Round Canvey Island race

[Keith 66]

Benfleet yacht Club are running the ist Round Canvey Island race for over 40 years tommorow the 3rd September.
Its a 14 mile race for Rowing & Sail & Oar boats, we have 15 entries so far ranging from sliding seat Coastal fours, Pairs, to Four oared Gigs, Pair oared Skiffs & luggers, Start from BYC 2:30 onwards staggered start, heres hoping for a good day.
Any last minute entries (this evening) can contact me on 07895 036766

 

[Keith 66]

The Inaugural 14 mile Round Canvey Island race took place from Benflet yacht Club today with 14 starters, 7 sailing dinghies & 7 rowing boats, the WSW wind made for rough wind against tide condoitions off canvey point up to Holehaven & the IYC Wayfarer "Hells bells" lost its mast forcing it to retire.
First boat home was Gravesend RC Ladies in a Coastal four. first sailing boat was a Hanningfied skiff from BYC, The Gravesend watermans Skiff the Stephan scott also put in a fast time. LTRC mens crew did well in their four oared Gig Dauntless.
Last boat home in over 4 hours was Nick & Jordan two 15 year old lads in an 11ft 6" lugsail sailing dinghy.
Bloody heroes!
Looks like we will run it again next year!