There are a number of 'Fun' Races.
Prizes and Trophies are at stake.
15/06/08 (Sun) Dinghy rowing race - Around the moorings
10/07/08 (Thur) Medway regatta evening race - Open to all classes
An Open event hosted by USC from the Club line, and run by the Medway Regatta 2008 committee, on Wednesday 18th July.
The race is followed by a Barbecue at the Clubhouse.
26/07/08 (Sat) Round the Island Race
A Club fun race from the USC line to a transit in line with the Concrete Barge at Queenborough. Start when you like on the day of the race and go which ever way around the Isle of Sheppey that suits you. Record your boat's time on the special form available from the Clubhouse or Race Captain.
A Club Barbecue takes place in the evening.
10/08/08 (Sun) Race Day - Wreckers Race
A Club fun race from the USC line to the Bulwark buoy and back, open to all USC yachts.
10/08/08 (Sun) Single Handed Race
A Club event open to all USC yachts.
The use of auto-pilots is allowed, and a second person may be on board for safety reasons, but he/she must take no part in the sailing of the yacht (including sitting out and offering 'advice' to the skipper).
25/08/08 (Mon) Passage race
Start when you like on race day and record your boat's time on the special form available from the Clubhouse or Race Captain.
This popular weekend event is an ideal opportunity for less experienced crews to make a day passage in company.
14/09/08 (Sun) Ladies Race - Queenborough Spit to USC line
A Club event open to USC yachts skippered & helmed entirely by a lady. (Female impersonators will be disqualified.) The Course is from Queenborough Spit Buoy to the USC line. Crew to be allocated on the day.
The Race Captain will always be glad to answer any queries about the various aspects of this important element of Club activities.
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