Dinghy Racing
Lasers, toppers, RS dinghies are all regularly raced in the dinghy races, which are handicapped to provide an even playing field. Enjoy the magnificent setting of the estuary itself, river or Wembury Bay and a flexible programme which includes two series in Spring and Autumn. The annual RNLI Passage Race provides the opportunity to join our other classes, yachts and dayboats racing from Plymouth to the River Yealm.
Yealm Regatta Dinghy Race – Sat 6th July 5.30pm
The Yealm Regatta Dinghy Race is on Saturday 6th July, at 5.30pm, to be followed by a Cadet-run Fundraising BBQ at YYC, so do come along to participate, or watch and support, and enjoy a burger afterwards!
There are trophies for Laser, Fast Handicap and Slow Handicap, so something for everyone. The online entry form is below. No participation without a completed form. Entry costs £2 for adults, £1 for children. Bring cash on the day.
https://forms.gle/6e6LSHKhtrdWwguB7
We will run a separate Optimist race on Thursday 8th August at 10am (the same day as the Treasure Hunt). Details to follow.
2024 – Combined Saturday Dinghy and Cadet Points Race Programme
| Date | Start Time | Session | High Tide | Height |
| Sat 27 Apr | 18:30 | Spring Series Dinghy Racing and Cadets Points Race 1 & 2 | 08:42 | 4.9 |
| Sat 04 May | 14:30 | Spring Series Dinghy Racing and Cadets Points Race 3 & 4 | 15:50 | 4.6 |
| Sat 11 May | 18:30 | Spring Series Dinghy Racing and Cadets Points Race 5 & 6 | 08:51 | 5.1 |
| Sat 25 May | 18:00 | Spring Series Dinghy Racing and Cadets Points Race 7 & 8 | 07:52 | 5.0 |
| Sat 08 Jun | 18:00 | Spring Series Dinghy Racing and Cadets Points Race 9 & 10 | 07:53 | 5.0 |
| Sat 15 Jun | 12:00 | Summer Series Dinghy Racing and Cadets Points Race 11& 12 | 13:07 | 4.1 |
| Sat 29 Jun | 11:00 | Summer Series Dinghy Racing and Cadets Points Race 13 & 14 | 12:27 | 4.6 |
| Sat 10 Aug | 09:30 | Summer Series Dinghy Racing and Cadets Points Race 15 & 16 | 10:06 | 4.7 |
| Sat 24 Aug | 09:30 | Summer Series Dinghy Racing and Cadets Points Race 17 & 18 | 10:02 | 5.3 |
| Sat 14 Sep | 14:00 | Summer Series Dinghy Racing and Cadets Points Race 19 & 20 | 15:24 | 4.5 |
A PDF version of the Calendar can be found HERE, all events are also shown on the YYC Home Page Google Calendar and an Excel Workbook containg all Dinghy and Cadet events can be found HERE
Documentation
- Dinghy and dayboat combined notice of race, sailing instructions and entry form (PDF) (MS Word)
- Dinghy & Dayboat Risk Assessment
- Dinghy & Dayboat Crisis Management Plan
- Safety Boat Risk Assessment
How it works
Race events are managed by the Race Officer and he or she is responsible for setting the course, which are timed to coincide with high water. Races are usually started at either the club slipway or on the water by the Mouthstone. In either case, the race course will be posted outside the race hut which is located on the club slipway.
Dinghy Storage
Limited boat spaces for adults & cadets are available at both the Club Slip and the Patch. Both are allocated at the beginning of the season and applications should be made via a YYC Dinghy Storage Application Form.