Friday 17th July – Sunday 19th July 2020
Sponsored by Champagne Taittinger
in association with River Yar Boatyard & Wight Marine
Race Organisation
All classes will have two races on Saturday and one race on Sunday.
Racing is anticipated for the following classes:
- Contessa 32
- Folkboat
- 4 x IRC Divisions (0.780 to 1.360)
- IRC Classic Cruiser
- IRC Swan
- J70/80
- J109
- J111
- 2 x RYA NHC Classes
- SB20
- Sigma 38
- VX One
- XOD
- YOD
There will be two Committee Boat start lines.
For full details please refer to the Notice of Race.
To view a list of the trophies awarded to the winners in the Taittinger RSYC Regatta, please click here.
Book Online
Before entering the Taittinger RSYC Regatta, please read the corresponding documentation:
To register for this event, please use the BOOK NOW button on the Taittinger RSYC Regatta page. You may interrupt the booking process and return to complete it later if necessary. Payment may be made online via Debit or Credit Card. Please telephone the Office on 01983 760256 to enquire about using a different payment method.
Once you have completed your booking you will receive a Booking Confirmation email. You may access your booking at a later date to make changes, for instance, to book more suppers. To re-access your online booking, please click on the EVENT BOOKINGS link in the left navigation menu and log-in using the email address and password that you used for the initial booking.
Please note that there will be no refunds for cancelling or amending any part of your booking for this event.
If you have any queries please telephone the Royal Solent Yacht Club on 01983 760256 or email our Sailing Secretary, Jeremy Willcock, at sailing@royalsolent.org
Early & Late Fees
If you enter online by 3rd June 2020 you will receive approximately 40% off the standard fee with the Early Bird registration fee.
Late entry fees will be charged from 7th July 2020 and entries will close on Monday 13th July 2020, or when the regatta is deemed by the Royal Solent Yacht Club to have reached full capacity if this is an earlier date.
For full details please refer to the Notice of Race.
Yarmouth Harbour Moorings
Please book moorings for both Friday and Saturday* nights via the Regatta online booking form as we have negotiated a special discounted rate for Regatta entrants. You may also book your tender or accommodation vessel.
Walk ashore moorings (some with optional electric hook-up) and a limited number of Finger Berths (all with optional electric hook-up) may be booked in advance.
Please note that a £4 charge is payable by the boat owner/helm direct to the Harbour Office for electric hook-up.
*If you wish to book additional nights, please book these extra nights direct with the harbour (tel. 01983 760321) and mention that you are taking part in the Taittinger RSYC Regatta.
All moorings must be vacated by 17:00 on Sunday 19th July 2020.
Please contact the Sailing Office on 01983 760256 to enquire about moorings for boats more than 18m in length.
Social Events
Taittinger RSYC Regatta entrants are granted a number of complimentary tickets for the Taittinger Champagne Reception on Friday evening – 4 tickets for each Keelboat entry and 2 for each Dayboat entry. This is a sell-out event so be sure to specify the number you require in advance and please do not book more than you need!
A limited number of extra tickets are available for Regatta entrants to purchase in advance at £20 each.
Please book all your meal requirements in advance – Friday and Saturday Supper (£16), Saturday and Sunday Breakfast (Bacon or Sausage Baguette with Tea or Coffee £6.50), as well as the Sunday afternoon Hog Roast (£6.50).
Tickets for the popular Towers Party on Saturday night, which is raising funds for the RNLI, are £20 for adults and £10 for children (aged 13 and under).
New for this year on Friday night is an outdoor cinema screening of the film ‘Maiden’ in aid of the RNLI in the garden of ‘The Towers’ adjacent to the RSYC.
The dress code for all social events is smart/casual.
Friday 17th July
16:00 – 18:30 Registration
18:30 – 19:30 Champagne Reception (please arrive on time to avoid disappointment!)
19:00 – 21:00 Club Supper £16*
To 00:00 Bar Extension
*Main Course: Lasagne or Fish Pie both served with Crusty Bread & Green Salad.
Dessert: Mixed Berries & Cream.
There will be 50/50 availability of the two main supper courses each evening. If you have a preference, please arrive early to guarantee choice. Vegetarian option available on request – please specify any dietary requirements in advance.
Saturday 18th July
07:00 – 09:00 Breakfast (Bacon or Sausage Baguette with Tea, Coffee or Orange Juice) £6.50
08:00 prompt Skippers’ Briefing (First Floor)
08:00 – 08:30 Registration (First Floor)
10:00 First Start
11:00 – 23:00 Bar Opens
12:00 – 14:30 Club Lunch
19:00 – 21:00 Club Supper £16*
20:30 – 01:00 Towers Party – Adults £20, Children (aged 13 & under) £10
*Main Course: Chilli con Carne or Chicken in a White Wine & Tarragon Sauce, both served with Rice.
Dessert: Mixed Berries & Cream.
There will be 50/50 availability of the two main supper courses each evening. If you have a preference, please arrive early to guarantee choice. Vegetarian option available on request – please specify any dietary requirements in advance.
Sunday 19th July
07:00 – 9:00 Breakfast (Bacon or Sausage Baguette with Tea, Coffee or Orange Juice) £6.50
10:00 First Start
11:00 – 17:00 Bar Opens
12:00 – 14:30 Club Lunch
13:00 Hog Roast £6.50
Not before 14:30 Prize Giving
Taittinger RSYC Regatta Champagne Exclusive
Polo Shirts
The official Taittinger RSYC Regatta 2020 Polo Shirt in Mid Blue is available to preorder now for £19.50.
Local Accommodation
To view a list of local accommodation, please click here.