StartRacing
This is a new initiative to help encourage more sailors into racing it's a great way to try club racing for the first time. It will run on selected weekends and timings are subject to change on the day.
Made for newcomers
Your easiest way into racing.
Start Racing is a new initiative to help more sailors join in. It's relaxed, practical and designed to give you the confidence to try club racing for the first time. Please be aware that children under 16 must have a local parentis appointed and present.
Schedule
Start Racing Sessions
01Coaching briefing
Meet by the race box for a short briefing for the on-the-water coaching session.
02Pre-race coaching
A coaching session before the first race, aimed at new racers but open to everyone. Expect roughly 30-45 minutes on the water. Please be on the water for 10.
03Race briefing
An on-shore briefing from the race officer explaining the course and other relevant information for the day's racing.
04Novice start
We will run a separate start for novices only which you can choose to sign up to on the entry sheet (min three boats to run).
05Race clinic 1
An experienced racer will lead a short clinic of approximately 10-15 minutes during lunch, after race 1.
06Race clinic 2
An experienced racer will lead a short clinic of approximately 10-15 minutes during the break after race 2.
Ready to give racing a go?
If you have any questions now or on the day, don't hesitate to ask or get in touch with one of our race team.
Last updated 20:35 on 30 July 2026
