Chichester Harbour Race Week is back - entries now open

After a year off because of Covid, Chichester Harbour Race Week is back on for August 2021.
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The regatta is one of the largest sailing dinghy regattas in the country and with many people choosing to take their holidays in the UK this year, it is expected to produce a bumper turnout of over 400 boats.

Based out of Hayling Island Sailing club, there is class racing for Fireballs, Flying Fifteens, D-Zeros, Aeros, Finns, RS200s, Foiling Moths, Solos, Lasers, RS Fevas, RS Teras and RS Elites as well as fast, medium and slow handicaps.

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A strong fleet is also expected for the asymmetric handicap.

For the first time ever there is a start for cruisers racing out in the bay under national handicaps.

The inter-club team trophy is keenly fought with the top five boats selected from each of the harbour clubs and several visiting clubs.

Off the water, the regatta has become well known for its social events.

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This year promises a steel band and beach barbecue, beer and skittles at the beautiful old mill-house at Emsworth Slipper SC, a pub quiz at Mengeham Rythe SC, and the perennial Hayling Island Sailing Club disco.

Event dates: August 9 to 13

Venue: Hayling Island

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Online entries: Open from now – with an early bird discount up to 30 June.

In addition to the class starts listed, if there are ten or more boats entered in a class by July 31, then you will get your own class prizes.

See chichesterharbourraceweek.sailevent.net for all the essential details.