Torbay Royal Regatta 2019 - Preview
by Bob Penfold 11 Jul 2019 19:35 BST
24-26 August 2019
Torbay Royal Regatta © Jean Border
The Royal Torbay Yacht Club is looking forward to the opportunity welcoming sailors from around the country to this popular and prestigious regatta, one of the oldest such events in the country and once again taking place over the Bank Holiday weekend at the end of August. The Regatta has been a highlight of the summer season in Torquay for over 200 years and was the first yachting regatta in the country to be granted royal patronage.
There will as always be a real buzz of activity around the harbour with three great days of racing for IRC and Cruisers, Sportsboats, PY Dinghies and Junior Classes all taking place on the fine sailing waters of Torbay on the English Riviera.
Racing will take place on three separate courses spread across the bay all organised by the Race Teams of the Royal Torbay Yacht Club.
Free berthing for yachts and dinghies is included in the entry fees and from the sheltered harbour, there is quick and easy access to the race areas. The town offers an enviable range of accommodation within walking distance of the club and harbour. The town centre, bars, restaurants and car parks are all nearby.
Further information including the Notice of Race and On-Line Entry can be found at rtyc.org/event/torbay-royal-regatta-2019
The regatta will this year be enhanced by the presence of the J/70 UK Class National Championships being held at the same time. Racing takes place on its own course area and is already attracting entries from International J/70 sailors, keen to spend time in Torbay in preparation for the J/70 World Championships, also in Torbay during the following week. Entries already include multiple world champions, Olympians and local teams all set to compete against the worlds best. The J/70 Class is the fasting growing Sportsboat fleet in the world sailed in 25 countries
For further information visit rtyc.org/event/j70-uk-national-championships
The bay will be brought alive with top class racing sailors from around the world, don't miss the opportunity of being part of such a great event.
The Royal Torbay Yacht Club has gained an enviable reputation in the hosting of major National and International Sailing Events over many years. The club during 2019 is hosting five National championships, a European Championship and a World Championship and place Torbay and as one of the top sailing venues in the country.
The club's achievements and progress over recent years were recognised when they were awarded the RYA Yachts and Yachting "Club of the Year 2019" at the RYA Dinghy Show in March.
Torbay offers a spectacular venue and The English Riviera is just a great place to be during August. Competitors and their families can be sure of a very warm welcome and will enjoy a friendly atmosphere, cordial hospitality and great shoreside entertainment featuring regatta welcome night and other themed party nights.
Find out more at rtyc.org/event/torbay-royal-regatta-2019