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September open meetings coming up at Salcombe Yacht Club

by Lucy Burn 27 Aug 2022 08:13 PDT
Salcombe RS Aero Open © Lucy Barrett Burn

After the busy and successful Salcombe Town and Salcombe Yacht Club Regattas, SYC are now gearing up for their upcoming Open Meetings.

The Topper Open is fast approaching on Sunday 4th September, and the Aero and Laser Open Meetings will be held on the 10th and 11th Sept.

There is also a special Topper training day on Saturday 3rd September which will be run by the GBR Topper South West team, this is fast becoming booked-up so if your are interested in participating or would like further information, please speak to the SYC Sailing Co-Ordinator, Jayne Morris, by emailing or see www.itca-gbr.co.uk/area-pages/south-west/topper-sw-2022-dates

South West Topper Traveller at Salcombe - photo © Graham Cranford-Smith
South West Topper Traveller at Salcombe - photo © Graham Cranford-Smith

SYC are particularly excited about this years Laser Open; It's the first time ever that the SYC have allowed entries from all rigs including the full-rig but, please note, this Laser event is not officially recognised by the ILCA. All Lasers will start together but will have separate classes for the results.

Please visit our website for NOR and SIs: www.salcombeyc.org.uk/page/racing

Salcombe Gin Salcombe Yacht Club Regatta - photo © Margaret Mackley
Salcombe Gin Salcombe Yacht Club Regatta - photo © Margaret Mackley

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