London Regatta returns to Greenwich
by Clive Reffell on 1 Sep 2013
Sailing action from a previous London Regatta Clive Reffell
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At the Greenwich Yacht Club, the biggest competitive sailing event of the year for dinghies in London and the South East is on Sunday sixth October.
Over 100 entries are expected from a number of London-based clubs and sailing centres. This year the London Blind Sailing Association at Erith is also involved. Fully-abled and less-abled sailors will compete together on the same courses.
The annual test of a full closure of the Thames Barrier from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. that day will make the River Thames a temporary non-tidal waterway with no through traffic.
This means dinghy sailors without the Royal Yachting Association Tidal Endorsement qualification can enjoy a once-a-year experience of competitive sailing on the Greenwich stretch of the River Thames.
Races for different classes of boats will take place simultaneously on a number of courses laid out between the Thames Barrier and the O2 Arena at North Greenwich.
GYC welcomes further entrants in the London Regatta. All competitors must be members of an RYA-recognised sailing club or centre. Enquiries can be e-mailed to Race Director Hal Andrews at halandrews@yahoo.co.uk.
Non-sailing spectators are welcome on the day at Greenwich Yacht Club, Peartree Way, London SE10 0BW to watch the action. Refreshments will be available, though parking will be severely restricted. Directions are available at
Greenwich Yatch Club website
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