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Classic and Vintage Racing Dinghy AssociationBowmoor Sailing Club Rally 29th July/ 30th July 2023It’s that time of year again so Bowmoor Sailing Club will againbe hosting an event for the Classic and Vintage Racing Dinghy Association (CVRDA) over the weekend of 29th July/ 30th July.
The 2022 event saw the CVRDA make a welcome return to the club after a period ofabsence due to Covid. This attracted a wide variety of interesting boats including several International Moths, two Mirrors, an Albacore, a GP14, a classic Merlin Rocket and a Europe. Three of the boats that took part, a GP14, a Europe and a wooden Mirror were from Bowmoor and this year it would be really great to increase the number of home boats competing if possible. So, if you have a boat that might be eligible (I know of at least a dozen in the boat park that qualify) then why not dust off the cobwebs, evict the spiders and come and join in the fun.
The event has been won by Enterprise number 452 in the past so don’t worry if your boat is not pristine and up to full racing spec, in fact the more original it is the more favourable handicap it is likely to attract. For example, wooden spars and cotton sails would give you an extra handicap allowance.The principle aim of the CVRDA is to get older boats out on the water doing what they were designed to do even if they are no longer competitive on the open circuit. We pride ourselves on the fact that the overall emphasis is on being inclusive rather than exclusive |
