There are only a few days to go until the discounted entry fee for the RC35 two-day event at Royal Ulster Yacht Club on Belfast Lough ends.
Before 30th April, it is £100; after that and before 17th June, it’s £125.
Last year Bangor Town Regatta welcomed several Scottish competitors, but it is not clear if they will sign up for the two-day event this year.
It has prompted the question will Scottish RC35s warm up on Belfast Lough at the inaugural RC35 weekend less than two weeks ahead of the biggest IRC battle of the season in the 25-boat IRC Class One at Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta? Or will they go direct to Dublin Bay? Or do both?
On Belfast Lough, there will be five races over the two days, 24th and 25th June and Event Organiser Rory Flannigan is keen that the event is a success. “The event is for yachts falling inside the IRC classes. As well as prizes for IRC 1, IRC 2 and IRC 3, there will be separate prizes for those yachts which are part of the RC35 class. With three races planned for Saturday and two for Sunday, we are hoping for high-octane racing around a windward/leeward course followed by a barbeque and social on the lawn overlooking the entirety of Belfast Lough. At a very affordable price, any yacht from any port or yacht club is welcome.”
The Notice of Race has been published on the Royal Ulster website (Royal Ulster Yacht Club, Bangor, Northern Ireland | RUYC) and is downloadable below.
For further information, please contact: [email protected] for Rory Flannigan’s attention.
