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GBR IRC Championships and IRC Nationals entry

by RORC Rating Office 14 Mar 2024 08:02 PDT
GBR IRC Championships and IRC Nationals entry © RORC Rating

Sailors are in for another treat this year with a wide selection of regional and National Championship events around the UK.

IRC's 40th year sees the GBR IRC National Championship leave the Solent for the first time; in 2024 it will be held at 'International' Poole Regatta over the spring bank holiday 25-27 May, with 3 days of racing in beautiful Poole Bay plus après race entertainment every day. Early bird discounted entry fees apply until 13 April so those wishing to be part of this special event are advised to enter soon!

NOR and Entry at pooleregatta.co.uk

Do you fancy a change from your local club racing? GBR IRC Championships offer a variety of opportunities to race within different fleets and discover exciting new racing venues and challenges, as well as have the chance to win Spinlock prizes.

In addition, GBR IRC Regional Champions have the opportunity to race for free at the following year's GBR IRC National Championship.

To whet your appetite, here is the 2024 Championship calendar:

May

IRC Welsh National Championship
Pwllheli, Cardigan Bay Celtic Regatta
17-19 May 2024
www.ircwelshchamps.com

IRC Double Handed National Championship
RORC, Cowes
18 May 2024 - De Guingand Bowl
25 May 2024 - Myth of Malham
www.rorc.org

IRC Scottish Championship
Tarbert, Loch Fyne; Clyde Cruising Club
24-27 May 2024
www.scottishseries.co.uk

IRC National Championship
'International' Poole Regatta, Combined Yacht Clubs of Poole
25-27 May 2024
www.pooleregatta.co.uk

June

IRC Bristol Channel Championship
Portishead: 15-16 June 2024
Cardiff: 29-30 June 2024
www.shanghaicup.co.uk

July

IRC Two Handed European Championship
RORC
5 July - Cowes to St Malo
11 July - Drheam Cup, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to La Trinité-sur-Mer
www.rorc.org

IRC South West Championship
Plymouth, Royal Western Yacht Club
12-14 July 2024
www.rwyc.org

August

IRC East Coast Championship
West Mersea, Mersea Week 50th Anniversary Regatta
18-23 August 2024
www.merseaweek.org

September

IRC Channel Islands Championship
Jersey Regatta
14-15 September 2024
jerseyregatta.com

November

IRC Inland Championship
Windermere Cruising Association
November 2024 - March 2025
www.windermere-winter-series.co.uk

More information and PDF list download

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