Just add water!
The East Coast is home to a number of fiercely-competitive and fun events each year...
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ounded in 2002 and now firmly established in the UK classic yachting calendar as the largest event of its kind on the east coast, the Suffolk Yacht Harbour Classic Regatta is scheduled to take place from 12–14 June. This year’s regatta will include an additional race on the Friday evening and, for the first time, classic displacement motor yachts are invited to attend. The event is open to everyone from keen racers to social sailors who wish to compete in the fast, slow and Stella classes. Friday’s race is an optional, informal addition to the weekend and will take place in the River Orwell. This race will have separate prizes to the overall regatta and is followed by a three-race series on the Saturday and Sunday in Dovercourt Bay, Harwich Harbour, and the Orwell and Stour estuaries. On-the-water action is complemented by socialising in the on-site Haven Ports Yacht Club lightship, with a regatta party and live band on Saturday evening. Entry criteria for the regatta requires yachts to be either pre-1970 design of traditional construction, Bermuda or gaff rigged and built of wood or steel. Modern classic yachts with wooden or steel hulls are also welcome. •www.syhclassicregatta.co.uk Coastal Guide 2020
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