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Ramsgate Week 2008 is the Royal Temple Yacht Club annual regatta and is widely recognised as the friendly regatta and the alternative to Cowes.
You get to meet all the competitors in the marquee, the town is only a 5 minute walk from your berth and there is now an abundance of bars & restaurants in the town (no you don't need to book 3 months in advance either!) See latest news.
Ramsgate Week 2008 will accommodate IRC classes 0-4, one design classes & 2 cruiser classes - one white sails only.
Ramsgate Week 2008 - Sailing programme 11th to 16th August 2008
Note new web site www.ramsgateweek.com Download our 2008 flyer click here
Ramsgate Week is making changes for 2008 in order to create a new and highly flexible format that accommodates those that want to have a full weeks holiday and those that can only take a couple of days off. We believe we have created a very special format for 2008 and look forward to welcoming both old and new competitors to our very special regatta week.
In 2008 our racing programme has been amended to provide a gap between the end of Cowes Week and the start of Ramsgate Week. We are also putting a UK IRC East Coast Championship in as a series running from Thursday to Saturday requiring only 2 days away from the office to come and participate in what is the friendliest & least expensive regatta in one of the most up and coming holiday towns in the UK.
Competitors are now able to select the races they wish to enter from the menu options below:
IRC Mid week series – IRC Classes 1-4 series of 3 special and coastal races, 1 race per day from Monday to Wednesday with the Wednesday race being round the Goodwin sands. This is a warm up series to the main IRC Championship series and competitors will be treated to some of the most scenic waters with races extending to Botany Bay, the shingle beaches off Deal and the wildlife around the Goodwin Sands.
IRC East Coast Championship, supported by SailEAST – IRC Classes 0-4 series of 7 Championship races with 3 races on Thursday, 2 on Friday and 2 on Saturday. This series starts on Thursday and finishes on Saturday.
SailEAST - IRC Classes 1-4 a highly competitive 7 race series of SailEAST qualifying races as both part of the IRC East Coast Championships & SailEAST Regatta. The SailEAST Regatta series starts with 3 races on Thursday, 2 on Friday and 2 on Saturday. This series starts on Thursday and finishes on Saturday.
X-35 Class - East Coast Open Championships, results to be extracted from IRC classes 1. Series of 7 Championship races with 3 races on Thursday, 2 on Friday and 2 on Saturday. This series starts on Thursday and finishes on Saturday. The X-35 class will sail under IRC with all boats using the class handicap. IRC Crew limits not class weight limits will apply.
Class 5 Cruiser This is intended for the less serious racer with non high tech sails and the use of spinnakers is prohibited. There will be 2 divisions in this class, gold & silver fleets. Boats competing in this Class that do not hold a current valid IRC certificate will be issued an RTYC Handicap TCC figure by the Race Committee. Boats that hold a current valid IRC certificate will race with a TCC figure equal to the IRC certificate TCC (NOT the non-spinnaker TCC).Handicaps may be adjusted to maintain the spirit of this class.
The Cruiser class 5 series starts on Monday with 1 race each day finishing on Saturday.
Class 6 Cruiser This is intended for cruiser sailors or racers who may be shorthanded for the week. There are no sail restrictions for this class. Boats competing in this Class that do not hold a current valid IRC certificate will be issued an RTYC Handicap TCC figure by the Race Committee. Boats that hold a current valid IRC certificate will race with a TCC figure equal to the IRC certificate TCC (NOT the non-spinnaker TCC).Handicaps may be adjusted to maintain the spirit of this class.
The Cruiser class 6 series starts on Monday with 1 race each day finishing on Saturday.
Entry fees - in 2008 we have not increased any entry fees but have added further value by including a dinner for your entire crew on Thursday evening at no charge for the food. (Hope you like curry). See web site for full details on entry fees.
Entries for the Monday to Saturday & Thursday to Saturday inclusive IRC Championships will be eligible for discounted berthing fees provided they have entered and paid the regatta entry in full by 31st May 2008.
Harbour discounts for Ramsgate 2008
For entrants who register before 31st May and pay in full on arrival will get a 50% discount on mooring fee's for a maximum period of 2 weeks, the two weeks must include the full period 11th to 16th August. {the discounted period must be in complete weeks, either 1 week or 2 weeks} All other entrants will get a 25% discount on 1 weeks mooring fees as long as they pay on the day of their arrival.
Sailing programme
Day |
Date |
Class 5 |
Class 6 |
IRC Mini Cup |
IRC East Coast Championships |
SailEAST |
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Cruiser 5 |
Cruiser 6 |
IRC 1-4 |
IRC 0-4 |
IRC 1-4 |
Monday |
11th |
1 x C |
1 x C |
1 x S |
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Tuesday |
12th |
1 x C |
1 x C |
1 x S |
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Wednesday |
13th |
1 x C |
1 x C |
1 x S |
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Thursday |
14th |
1 x C |
1 x C |
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3 x S |
3 x S |
Friday |
15th |
1 x C |
1 x C |
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2 x S |
2 x S |
Saturday |
16th |
1 x C |
1 x C |
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2 x S |
2 x S |
Class information |
Start times |
Qualifying races |
Cruiser 5 White sails |
11.30 |
6 races 2 discards after 5 races |
Cruiser 6 Plus Spinnaker |
11.30 |
6 races 2 discards after 5 races |
IRC Mini Cup |
11.00 |
3 Race IRC series - no discard |
IRC East Coast Championships supported by SailEAST |
10.30 |
UK IRC East Coast Championships 14th - 16th August - any boat with an IRC certificates may enter 7 races 1 discard after 5 races |
SailEAST |
10.30 | SailEAST Regatta 14th - 16th August Classes 1-4. 7 races best 3 to count for SailEAST points |
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10.30 |
X-35 Uk East Coast Open Championships Regatta 14th - 16th August 7 races 1 discard after 5 races. Level class rating, crew limits under IRC 8 + 2. Extracted results from class 1 |
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Why choose Ramsgate?
Fantastic sailing waters: Ramsgate benefits from excellent sailing conditions, with numerous racing buoys, set out in constant depth and unprotected yet sheltered water. The start line, be it our usual club line or from a committee boat, is just minutes away from the harbour entrance.
200 berth marina with excellent facilities: The marina, set in the historic royal harbour, offers 200 berths with water and electricity provided. Lifting and repair facilities are available. The toilet, shower and laundry block are next to the marina. The Royal Temple Yacht Club has formed a close relationship with Ramsgate Harbour and will co-ordinate the event. Free parking during the regatta.
A championship venue: Having hosted many championships, including the X99 Worlds, X332 Nationals and the Impala Europeans to name but a few, The Royal Temple Yacht Club is adept at organising such events.
The new format Ramsgate Week: Running such a prestigious sailing event alongside the established Ramsgate Week means the event will benefit from the expert international Racing Officers, a results office and jury room set up by the marina and a waterside marquee with après sail drinks and entertainment every evening. Not to mention the host of trophies to be awarded including the coveted Gold Cup and the QEII cup, the only yachting cup ever to be presented by the Queen.
Royal Temple Yacht Club: The club is renowned for its facilities, including two bars, a billiards room, TV room, reasonably priced accommodation and a 90 seat restaurant serving a carvery every night.
August – a prime time: Ramsgate Week (11th to 16th August 2008) is an ideal time to hold a regatta. Families can enjoy the regatta as part of a summer holiday, with Ramsgate boasting fine sandy beaches. European holidays in August also make it easy for competitors from the continent to come over. Competitors can also take advantage of the music festival taking place in the neighbouring town of Broadstairs.
The delights of Ramsgate: The marina is a few minutes walk from Ramsgate town centre, with lots of bars, restaurants and a local supermarket. There are a number of affordable hotels and B&B’s and advice on arranging crew houses is available.
Fantastic transport links, both by land and sea: Ramsgate is ideally situated for boats travelling from the south or east coasts, or indeed from France, Belgium or Holland. With the ferry from Oostende, good train links from London and simple routes via motorway from the south, the east or London, Ramsgate is an easily accessible venue.
For further information contact:
Mr R Smith, Rear Commodore Sail
Royal Temple Yacht Club
6 Westcliff Mansions
Ramsgate
Kent CT11 9HY
Tel: 01843 591766
Fax: 01843 583211
E-mail: info@rtyc.com
Website: http://www.ramsgateweek.com