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Royal Torbay Yacht Club at the virtual RYA Dinghy Show

by Bob Penfold 26 Feb 2021 10:25 PST 27-28 February 2021
Torquay Harbour © www.Sportography.tv

A regular and enthusiastic exhibitor at the RYA Dinghy Show over many years the Royal Torbay Yacht Club are pleased to be participating in the 2021 virtual RYA Dinghy Show.

The club has a busy season ahead and will be welcoming the RS Aeros, RS multi-class Summer Regatta, 2000s, Finns, SB20s, K6s, Squibs also choosing Torquay as their 2021 venue.

Torquay is a world-renowned sailing venue hosting America's Cup trials in the 1930's, sailing events of the 1948 Olympics, the UK stopover for La Solitaire de Figaro in 2015 and numerous World, European and National Championships. In 2019 the club hosted the hugely successful and widely acclaimed J/70 World Championships.

A superb championship and event venue for both dinghies and keelboats with experienced race management and shoreside teams. Torquay is a sheltered harbour with fast and easy access to the racing areas.

A friendly and welcoming location overlooking the fine sailing waters of Torbay. The club has fantastic facilities with bar, terraced garden and first-class catering. Its prime location is close to the harbour, car parking and the town centre. A wide range of accommodation is available, all within easy walking distance We are looking forward to meeting up with Class Associations looking for a venue for future championships and events.

"Bring your Championship to the Royal Torbay Yacht Club and enjoy the hospitality of the 2019 RYA Yachts and Yachting Club of the Year with racing in some of the finest sailing waters in the world."

Always keen to welcome new members, the club is an RYA Training Centre, RYA OnBoard Club and British Youth Sailing Recognised Club, offering a busy racing programme and a wide range of other activities.

Torquay Harbour - photo © www.Sportography.tv
Torquay Harbour - photo © www.Sportography.tv

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