Howth Dinghy Regatta Just Before Kids Go Back to School

26th August 2015

#dinghyregatta – Howth Yacht Club's annual Dinghy Regatta takes place this Sunday coinciding with the end of the summer holidays and the children's return to school. The north Dublin club promises lots of entries from HYC Lasers, Toppers, Optimists, 420s as well as from visiting clubs.

In addition to the traditional racing categories, there will also be some fun races for the Optimist 'Regatta fleet' – providing a great opportunity for the younger sailors to get back on the water after their summer courses!

Registration at HYC is from 9:00 on Sunday and the first wanring signal for the commencement of three scheduled races will be at 10:55

Published in Youth Sailing

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