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Get ready for regatta week
SATURDAY sees the start of the 153rd Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club Regatta in Bridlington.
Over 20 boats have been entered for the annual event, with sailors from Scarborough, Whitby and the Humber Yawl clubs, coming to the bay during the week to take part in what is always a very enjoyable and successful event.
The fleet review starts the week at 8am from the end of the North Pier, which gives the club's Commodore, Steve Stanton, chance to cast his eye over the fleet before racing starts.
This is followed by the first race of the week, the ladies' race, in which all competing boats must be helmed by a female – a tradition which has taken place for well over 30 years.
Racing starts at 10am the following day for all boats across four different classes.
The Cruiser and Contessa classes head off on coastal routes while the Squib and Yorkshire One Design classes stay in the bay for three races throughout the day.
Last year's winning boats Starchick, Ghost, Blackie and Daisy Dog, will relish the opportunity to retain their trophies.
The remainder of the week sees plenty more racing in individual classes through to Friday, with the week culminating in the Guy Shackles Memorial Race at 1.30pm on Saturday, August 7, where all boats are entered into one race together.
Cadet racing across all fleets follows on Sunday, August 8.
A RYYC spokesman said: "The club would like to take this opportunity to thank East Riding of Yorkshire Council for their continued support over the years, and all of the individual sponsors whose support has allowed us to continue to run this event. "
For further information about the regatta or future events, including race start times, membership and contact details, visit the RYYC's website at www.ryyc.org.uk, or telephone 672041.
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Weather for Bridlington
Thursday 09 February 2012
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Light snow
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