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Start the season with some Dragon racing at the Medway Regatta

 Let’s Go Racing Again!     

The Medway Dragon Fleet and Medway Yacht Club are very pleased to announce that they are holding a Dragon one design two-and-a-half-day series of racing during the Medway Regatta over the forthcoming late May Bank Holiday.  

British Dragon keelboats racing in Kent

Event Dates

Friday 28th May                  Launching (before 2pm or previous day)

Saturday 29th May             4 Windward / Leeward Races

Sunday 30th May                4 Windward / Leeward Races

Monday 31st May               1 Round the Cans Race and Lift-out

On The Water

  • Committee Boat starts with our experienced race team + RIB safety boat team
  • Race Officer – Richard Stone (MYC Commodore)
  • The River Medway can provide one mile beats in any direction

Off The Water

  • Launch and recovery with MYC travel lift and RIB support to and from your mooring
  • Ideal tides for lifting out after racing on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon
  • Shore team to store and recover your trailer when launching and lift out
  • Shore side Social & Accommodation:
  • MYC bar and galley plan to be open – Covid Regulations and risk assessment covering inside catering and outside (in covered marquee).
  • Bar and Galley open during the whole event from Friday evening to Monday evening.
  • Local hotels are open for business at very competitive prices

Price

Regatta entry fee £40
Lift in/out and mooring £50

Great value at £90 total for one of the first events after lockdown!  

Entry

Contact Trevor Cox, Medway Dragon Fleet Captain
Email: medwaydragoncaptain@gmail.com

For more Dragon and Classic racing events coming up this year visit our Dragon Racing Calendar.