Helensburgh Sailing Club Runs an extensive race programe for dinghies of all classes. Racing is held almost all year round. including  a winter series for the stalwarts, followed by Spring and summer racing on Sundays and Wednesday evenings through until September and then as the evening light fails, an Autumn series on Sundays bringing the season to a close with prize giving in Early December

Racing Sunday April 12 2009

Dinghy Racing is held either directly off the club or to the South East towards Helensburgh Pier where the winds are steadier and the seas can be more challenging

 

Our club racing courses are predominantly (but not exclusively) Windward Leeward.

 

Racing for dinghies is on a Wednesday evening (19.15) from late April as the light improves to the end of August when the light fails us again and on Sunday afternoons (13.40) from the beginning of April to the end of November with two races from May till Mid November. We have 3 dinghy starts for Dinghy Handicap, Cat Handicap & a Topper Class start. A Novice start will remain to help those keen to race but still a little wary of the start line.

 

We continue to have a thriving dinghy racing scene, but each year the mix of boats changes. This year we anticipate ... ??? will be the dominant monohull. And for the CATs Hurricane 5.9, Dart 18 will still all be sailing

 

In addition we have traditional June and August regattas which usually include Travellers and Scottish Championship events.

 

One thing is certain ... for dinghy sailors we will continue to give excellent, value for money. For club members it works out at about 50p a race.

 

Club Dinghy Racing:

Every Wed  Apr10 - Sep10

Every Sunday Apr10 -  Nov10

 

Other Trophies/Races:

Ladies & Crews

Junior & Hirta

Lucy Ashton & Over 55

MacGregor - Champion of Champions