2026 One-off Sailing Events » Family Day and Commodore's Challenge
A day of fun for the whole family with beach/field games, an egg drop competition, dinghy and gig races, and a prize-giving followed by a BBQ.
Morning - from 10:30
- Tug of War in the water
- Rounders on the adjacent grass field
- Jenga on the patio
- An egg drop competition
Lunch - approximately 12:30
Remember to bring your own picnic lunch.
Afternoon - from 13:30
Dinghy Racing
The Commodore's Challenge will comprise two races run back-to-back. The intention is to get as many Club and member's double handed boats on the water as possible each crewed by an experienced sailor and a novice/cadet. This format will provide an opportunity for inexperienced sailors to get a feel for the fun of racing. It will also allow experienced helms who usually sail single-handed to remind themselves of the fun of sailing double-handed.
- Race One - Competent Helm and a Novice/Cadet
- Race Two - Novice/Cadet helms and the competent sailor crews
The final result will be the sum of the results of the two races.
Gig Racing
Each team will row "Rowsea" around two buoys and back to the shore. Teams will complete the course one after another; the winner will be the team with the fastest time.
Prize Giving and Barbecue - from approximately 16:30
On completion of racing, the bar will open and there will be a prize giving.
At 18:00, there will be a barbecue. For details of the barbecue and to book, go to WebCollect (here) by Wednesday 8 July.
HW: 08:54 and 21:30
Last updated 4:26pm on 5 July 2026
