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2023 Annual Regatta
ENTRY FOR THIS EVENT IS IS NOW CLOSED
Due to exceptionally high interest and entries for this event, we’ve had to close entries early. It is essential that we have enough resources to keep everyone safe on the water and provide a great regatta. We apologise to anyone still wishing to enter that is not now able to do so.
Premier racing event of the KSSA calendar at Whitstable Yacht Club. This is a friendly competition open to all our youth sailors. Coaching will be provided for the back-markers.
ROOKIES: Please come and join in, even if its your first year of racing. You will have your own start/courses. Coaches will be on the water to help you.
NOTICE OF RACE: Click here to download
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Click here to download
ARRIVAL: Directions here. On arrival at the harbour car park (W entrance) unload boats/trailers in the area adjacent to the RNLI station. A WYC marshal will be present from 08.30. Road trailers can be left at the top of the beach between the council ramp and west quay; boats trollied on to the club beach. Car Parking is available in the nearby Gorrell Tank CP (ANPR) or side streets (free).
CATERING: Keith’s café in the club yard will be open to take lunch orders. Best pre-booked on arrival
REGISTRATION: From 08:30 in the club/boat park/rigging area.
BRIEFING: There will be a briefing TBA
ENTRY: You must enter and pay for this event online in advance using the WebCollect link below. Entry closes at midnight Wednesday 14th September.
Please note: In the event of cancellation entry fees will be refunded. (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 2023 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.
VENUE: For more information about the venue, please see the Whitstable Yacht Club web site.
Pre-enter with WebCollect
We use WebCollect to manage our subscriptions and events online. This is an online system, which enables you to update your details, and pay for your membership and event entry online.