The Classic Channel Regatta

[CliveG]

I am interested on entering this event.

The event links the Dartmouth Classic Rally with the Perros Classic regatta with a cross Channel race.

The boat we use (1972 Sagitta 35) has been accepted as eligible for the event by the Anglo-Breton Classic Yacht Association.

Has anyone any experience of any of these events.

We have only competed in the Main Dartmouth Regatta this year and have no experience of classic events.

Is it all very posh
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or are ordinary folk who are chartering and bringing 4 students along going to be welcome?

 

[alanhj]

hi clive,

not sure abt it being a 'posh' event, but we (Janessa Nic 36) are planning on taking part and we're not posh!!!!

hope to see you then

alan

 

[Woodentop]

Interesting Timing

If I have read the calendars correctly....

You should be going south just as the Tall Ships are coming up-channel from the west.

Could be fun - I shall watch out for you.

 

[burgundyben]

Re: Interesting Timing

I can confirm Alan HJ is definately not posh having sailed with him several times.

 

[pragmatist]

So please what constitutes a classic for this regatta ?

 

[Woodentop]

Something as recent as 70´s as long as the style is classic.
(pre 1975 GRP bermudan rig but classic shape is acceptable - does not need to be wood and gaff)

Details at :

http://www.abclassicyachts.org/

 

[CliveG]

Re: Interesting Timing

That sounds fun.
It would be excellent to see the tall ships at sea.

/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gifUnfortunately the channel crossing is mainly in the dark.
I think we start from Dartmouth in the late afternoon.

 

[CliveG]

Good to hear

Look forward to meeting you.

 

[pragmatist]

Thanks for that WoodenTop - sadly we're 6 yrs too late !