Poole Harbour Guide 2011 - Poole Harbour Commissioners

Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2011
International Paints Poole Regatta
To celebrate in the millennium 2000 the
Combined Yacht Clubs of Poole organised
a keelboat regatta in which over 100 yachts
competed in some of the best yacht racing
areas to be found anywhere. The event
was so successful that it has since been
repeated biennially.
Since the 2006 event, International Paints
has become the title sponsor and with
their enthusiasm the 2010 event was
successful, enjoyable and well supported,
with almost 200 yachts participating.
The organisers were delighted that Toe in
the Water agreed to join forces. Co-funded
by Help for Heroes, they are a tri-service
initiative who aim to involve injured
servicemen in competitive sailing as part of
their rehabilitation.
A number of sailing classes hold Area,
National or European Championships as
part of this regatta, with racing being
tailored to individual class requirements.
Many types of yacht are catered for,
including 2.4 metre singlehanders
(competitors have used the event as
preparation for the Paralympics). Other
classes include IRC and local handicap
cruisers, Sigma 38s, J24s, Sonatas, XODs,
Flying Fifteens, Shrimpers and multihulls.
The Regatta is used by many skippers to
tune up both yacht and crew before the
Round the Island Race and Cork Week.
For the 2010 event, yachts from mainland
Europe and the Channel Islands were
offered sponsorship by International Paint,
who are keen to increase the international
flavour of the regatta. Local yacht clubs
have considerable facilities for visitors who
are always welcome to Poole.
Post-racing entertainment is always free
and is largely based at Parkstone and Poole
Yacht Clubs, with daily prize givings, live
music, bar extensions and food. The main
regatta prize-giving is held immediately
after racing at The Royal Motor Yacht Club.
In 2010 International Paint and their cosponsors
were extremely generous, and
the prize fund totalled in excess of £5000.
Join the Combined Yacht Clubs of Poole
for three great days of racing during the
Queen’s Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend.
Saturday June 2nd – Monday June 4th.
Three great days of racing in some of the
fairest and safest waters in the world – plus
a full social programme and excellent
facilities for visiting yachtsmen and women.
For further information please visit
www.pooleregatta.co.uk