Abersoch Dinghy Week Invite 2023

Tony Simpson writes….

Abersoch Dinghy Week returned to SCYC in July 2022 after a two year break due to Covid, and the very stringent approach of the local authority to the running of events in North Wales.

We could finally celebrate the 50th running of the event, albeit 52 years after the first one !

The event followed immediately after the Solo Nationals at SCYC and there were several competitors who found the time to do both events., The heatwave and lack of breeze of the Nationals had moved on and we had great sailing weather with some mixed breezes which meant we were able to race every day.

After 49 years of a one race per day format with a club line start and long courses round the cans, the Club experimented with a new format of two races each day (back to back) with a committee boat start and shorter courses around set marks. This worked very well with excellent race management , and still left plenty of time to enjoy the beaches, family time, and the many attractions of the Lleyn Peninsula.

The event was won by Tim Lewis, followed by Jonathan Gledhill and Innes Armstrong in a generally breezy, closely fought week.

Looking ahead to 2023, the week is being run from 22nd - 28th July 2023. The club plan to use the new format in 2023 when conditions permit, with the use of club lines and round the cans as an option too.

Unfortunately there's a clash with the Nationals at Hayling this year, but if you're looking for a slightly more relaxing week, with some extremely well organised racing in a beautiful bay, and a full social programme, do come and join us.

Accommodation can be scarce, so book early. The Notice of Race should be available soon on the SCYC website.

Hoping to see both regulars and new faces in 2023.

Steve Cockerill has kindly given permission for us to publish some of his great Rooster Blogs.

This one explains the technique used to right your dinghy.