First regatta of the season at Herne Bay Sailing Club. This is a friendly competition open to all our youth sailors. Coaching will be provided for the back-markers. Rookie fleet for newer racers with own start and shorter course.

NOTICE OF RACE: Click here to download.

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Click here to download.

ARRIVAL: Boats can be dropped off at the club from 8am. Access to the Sailing Club for dropping off boats can be found at the end of East Cliff Parade, which is located at the end of Canterbury Road as you join the sea front. Boats and trailers can be left on the sea wall but all vehicles must be parked on the public road. The closest point to the club is Beacon Hill. Directions to the sailing club can be found at: http://www.hernebaysailingclub.co.uk/contact–directions.html

REGISTRATION: on arrival in the boat park/rigging area.

LUNCH: Bacon Rolls, Tea and Coffee will be available in the club on arrival and lunches should be pre-ordered.

ENTRY: You must enter and pay for this event online in advance using the WebCollect link below. In order to take part, you must have a paid KSSA Membership for 2024 (see below). Entry closes at midnight on the Wednesday before the event.

In the event of cancellation entry fees will be refunded. If you’re not able to attend, please let us know by 10AM the day before the event (please refer to our refund policy).

KSSA MEMBERSHIP: All sailors need to be a member of KSSA. if this is your first KSSA event of 2024 you will need to join or renew your membership for the year. This costs just £10 for a family (Parents/Guardians, plus any number of sailors aged 18 or under on 31st August in the current year). It enables you to enter KSSA training and racing events this year. To join, please go to our MEMBERSHIP page and follow the instructions. You can pay online with your event entry.

For more information about the venue, please see the Herne Bay Sailing Club web site.