Team Racing at Bitter End — 06 November '10

06 November –13 November

Rum punch and Virgin Islands, plus a bit of sailing: what could be better?

RTYC has received an invitation to enter the New York Yacht Club Bitter End Team Racing Regatta.

 

The venue is the Bitter End Yacht Club, British Virgin Islands (www.beyc.com ). Bitter End is on the North Sound of Virgin Gorda - beautiful, remote and protected, 12 miles from Tortola.  The resort has always focused on sailing and water activities with numerous boats of all shapes and sizes available to guests as well as snorkeling and diving.

 

The regatta takes place on 6th-13th November 2010. 

 

This event is intended to combine good sailing, camaraderie, and leisure activities. The goal is to have fun and significant team racing experience is not required. Teams are encouraged to have men and women. In addition, this has always been a favorite event for non-sailing companions.

 

The format of the event is three boat teams representing four to six clubs will compete in one or more seeding round robin followed by elimination and consolation series to determine final standings. Races are intended to be umpired, and numerous short races will be held close to shore. It is intended that teams will race either mornings or afternoons leaving time to enjoy the resort when not racing.

 

Boats will be IC 24s without spinnakers. If there is interest, team racing will also be held in Hobie Wave catamarans and/or Lasers during the week.

 

Crew - Numbers and weight will not be restricted. Generally four or five crew, including helm with a total weight of 700 lbs. to 750 lbs. (315 kg 340 kg.) is ideal.

 

Umpires - Each club will be required to supply at least two umpires, one of whom can be a participant.

 

NYYC intends to have a coach on site who will be available to help all the teams.

 

The likely costs – NYYC has arranged a rate for a North Sound Suite (air-conditioned) of $3,080 plus 18% tax and service for seven nights and eight days. Standard Beachfronts (non-A/C) are $35 additional per night. Premium Beachfronts (which are close-in and air-conditioned) cost an additional $100 per night. Each of these rooms accommodates two people, and three meals per day and the use of the various boats at the resort are included in the rates, but drinks are extra. Each club that books a minimum of six rooms will also be entitled to one room (for two people) at $1,540 for use of their designated umpire. Participants are responsible for their own airfare.

 

Other Activities - Windsurfing, evening Laser & Hobie racing, snorkeling, various parties and final night awards dinner.

 

This is a great event to go and members interested in attending this event should email racing@royalthames.com or contact the secretariat.