News from Clubs & Classes
Menai
Strait Regattas 2013
The results for the 2013 Regattas are now on line click
here
WHAT ON AT PLAS RHIANFA
Join us at a number of events throughout August to make
the most of the sunshine and the fantastic Plas Rhianfa Menai Strait Regatta.
As the main sponsors of the regatta this season we have put together a
host of events that will perfectly complement this fantastic sailing showcase.
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August Regatta Breaks
To celebrate the regatta in absolute luxury enjoy a 2 night stay in
one of our superb classic rooms, and on one night you can enjoy the
amazing 'By the Sea' dining experience. Find
out more... |
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'By the Sea' Dining Experience
Join us at Plas Rhianfa for the Plas Rhianfa Menai Strait Regatta
season for a new nautical themed Chateau dining experience. Complete
with props and champagne this luxury event is not one to miss. Find
out more... |
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'Al fresco on Anglesey' Dining Experience
This sumptuous afternoon dining experience offers the freshest fish
and most succulent steaks. But it doesn't stop there, there is a chance
to indulge in sweet strawberries and refreshing cream. Find
out more... |
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Helmsman's Hog Roast
To celebrate the day that the boats sail past this fantastic venue
we are hosting our luxury 'al fresco' dining experience with the added
decadence of a hog roast. Find
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'Pimms and Paddles' Prize Giving Party
After an eventful two weeks of quality sailing due to come to a triumphant
close, see the regatta come to a spectacular end with Plas Rhianfa's
Pimms and Paddles prize giving evening! Find
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PLAS RHIANFA MENAI STRAIT REGATTA - 2013

Time to Enter- NOW!!!!
Entry forms for 2013 are now available (click here
) for this year's Regatta and early entry does assist us in the planning
and preparation of the event. So please enter ASAP, and encourage members
of your club and class, to enter.
"GREAT NEWS WE HAVE SECURED SPONSORSHIP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PLAS
RHIANFA"
Saturday 3rd August |
Round Anglesey Race organised by MBBC, starting and
finishing at Menai Bridge. |
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Please return all trophies as early as possible
to the Regatta Office especially those for the first few regattas.
See Anne Wilson or Shaun McLoughlin and please clean the trophies. |
Sunday 4th August |
Long Distance Race for Dinghies Beaumaris to Red Wharf
Bay RWBSWC 10.00 |
Monday 5th August |
Regatta starts with Royal Dee YC at Beaumaris, and
later RDYC Cocktail Party. |
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Group Starts. The option to use Group Starts (see
SI 6.3) applies to all regattas except the starts for the Race To
Caernarfon and the Beaumaris Town Regatta, which are covered by
SI 7.1. |
Wednesday 7th August |
Race through from Beaumaris to Caernarfon. A coach
will be available for return
to Beaumaris. Please book your places on the notice board in RAYC |
Thursday 8th August |
Singing after racing at Royal Welsh YC. Food available.
Dinghies at Caernarfon. No more dragging your boat over the
foreshore, we have been allowed access to Menai Marine Victoria
slipway. You can rig your boat and the bridge will be lifted for
access to the marina.
Dock Mooring The Harbour Master will again kindly allow us
to moor against the sea wall. Please follow instructions. |
Friday 9th August |
Race off Caernarfon and back into the dock. Sail to
PD the following day. |
Saturday 10th August |
Dock opens 10.18 for sail down to Port Dinorwic for
regatta.
Coach available from Beaumaris to Port Dinorwic.
Tides suggest that after racing at PD we return to our moorings
and then sail through on Monday 12th for Menai Bridge BC- crews
can make their own choice but must let boatmen know. |
Sunday 11th August 11am |
Church Service for all sailors and their families.
Followed by RAYC reception entry by ticket. |
Monday 12th August |
racing starts again hosted by Menai Bridge. First
week and MBBC prize giving held
1800 hrs at Hotel Victoria, Menai Bridge. |
Wednesday 14th August |
West KirbySC Dinner at Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris |
Thursday 15th August |
Royal Mersey YC Cocktail Party |
Friday 16th August |
Fife Class party venue to be confirmed. |
Saturday 17th August |
Final night party and prize giving at Plas Rhianfa
Venue and Hotel |
Sailing Briefings will not be held this year keep an eye on
Notice Board in RAYC.
Moorings. If your class requires them, they should be booked
early via Shaun McLoughlin, Regatta Secretary or on your Entry Form.
Protests. David Taylor is the Protest Chairman. We are again
using the RYA Best Practice Rules Dispute Arbitration as an alternative.
Full details will be on the notice board in RAYC.
Weather forecasts available from Mesoscale via Regatta web page
link
2014 Regatta Saturday 26th July to Saturday 9th August. First
race Monday 28th July 2014.
We look forward to your company again. It's a great
place to meet and renew friendships.
Regatta Chairman Richard A Booth 0151 677 1264 e-mail: Chairman@Menaistraitregattas.org.uk
Regatta Secretary Shaun McLoughlin 01248 810354 e-mail: semcloughlin@gmail.com
Menai
Strait Regattas 2013
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Sailing with the Stars and that yellow hat...
Sophie and Susan Renshaw in the 2012 Regattas
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Click
here to download the 2013 regatta poster
Royal Mersey Yacht Club 
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1925 - Florenian - RMYC Restricted Class
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1925 - Ikinoo off the Gazelle Hotel - RMYC
Restricted Class
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1925 - Jack Gerard at the helm of Ikinoo
off the Gazelle - RMYC Restricted Class
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1925 - RMYC Restricted Class with other
classes
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1926 - Avis, Myfanwy Bach and Florenina
at Caernarvon - RMYC Restricted Class
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1926 - Mixed fleet start at Caernarvon
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1926 - Florenian - RMYC Restricted Class
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1926 RMYC Restricted Class beating off Beaumaris
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1926 Knox Gores 8 meter Sheevra
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1926 Puffin, Florenian and Frossette running - RMYC
Restricted Class
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