Round Canvey Island race

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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
 
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!
 
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