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.

2026 Autumn / Winter Dinghy Racing Dates

Fun Races/Training/Warm-up

Sat 03 Oct @ 1100
Sat 10 Oct @ 1600

Winter Series

Sun 18 Oct @ 1100
Sun 01 Nov @ 1000
Sat 07 Nov @ 1400
Sun 15 Nov @ 0930
Sat 21 Nov @ 1400
Sat 05 Dec @ 1400
Sun 13 Dec @ 0900
Sun 20 Dec @ 1230

Sun 27 Dec @ 0930 Boxing Day Race

Frostbite Series

Sun 17 Jan@ 1200
Sun 31 Jan @ 1200
Sat 20 Feb @ 1600
Sun 28 Feb @ 1000
Sat 06 Mar @ 1500
Sun 14 Mar @ 0930
Sat 20 Mar @ 1600
Sun 28 Mar @ 0930

  • Results will be posted here once the series has been set up in Halsail

Documentation

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 YYC Members (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 the online Dinghy Storage Application Form HERE – please sign into the membership system when prompted and then follow the green “Register” link.