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ROYAL TORBAY

YACHT CLUB

YEARBOOK 2020

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WELCOME

Welcome to the Royal Torbay Yacht Club Yearbook

for 2020. Inside you will find details of our Club

Racing and Championship sailing programmes

for this year, along with lots of useful information

for members, prospective members, visitors or

those that are looking to make use of our facilities

for an event.

Last year was significant in the history of the

club; we started by winning the RYA Yachts &

Yachting Club of the Year Award and then went

on to receive international acclaim for hosting a

spectacular world championship for the J/70 Class.

The forthcoming year sees a slight change in

focus, a key element of which is our re-launched

Club Racing programme. Starting with the new

sailing season in April, increased co-operation

with other local clubs will see more participation

and competition with all weekend racing taking

place on Sunday mornings. Refreshments and

catering to meet the needs of sailors coming

off the water will be available in the clubhouse

afterwards.

We continue to invest in the clubhouse and

facilities. Our committees are already working on

a number of plans to bring further improvements

about. Building on our success of recent years, we

are always pleased to welcome new members.

We are one of the leading yacht clubs in

the South West and hope this yearbook has

encouraged you to be part of our future success.

If you have any questions please do get in touch

and we look forward to seeing you in 2020.

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History of the Club

Clubhouse and Facilities

Memberships

Club Racing

Club Racing Programme

Torbay Royal Regatta

Notice of Race

Sailing Instructions

Course Card

Junior Sailing

Torbay Youth Sailing Trust

Training

Other Activities

• Ladies Sailing

• Cruising

• Motorboats

• Paddle Boards

Social Life

Affiliated Clubs

Event Hosting

Visiting Yachtsmen

Events & Championships

Championship Dates

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CLUB

The first record of yacht racing in Torbay is in an

advertisement in the Exeter Flying Post of a race to

be sailed on Monday 11th September 1811.

Some years later, on 19th August 1863, a meeting

of 23 gentlemen under the chairmanship of Sir

Laurence Palk resolved to find premises and

founded a club known as “The Torbay and South

Devon Club Company Limited”. They purchased

premises on Beacon Terrace, and it is from this

beginning that the present Royal Torbay Yacht

Club can trace its origin.

In 1875, the Torquay Yacht Club was formed, and

the new Club granted an Admiralty Warrant to

fly the defaced Blue Ensign. Later in the year a

Royal Warrant was granted, with the Club’s name

changing to the Royal Torquay Yacht Club.

In 1885 the Royal Torquay Yacht Club merged with

the Torbay and South Devon Club and changed its

name to the Royal Torbay Yacht Club. The club was

connected to the telephone exchange and in the

following year, the freehold of the land on which the

Club premises stood was purchased for £650.

In 1886, the Club held its

“

first Regatta where the

prize money ranged from

£4 to £25 and within two

years the prize money had

increased substantially

to between £40 and £60.

The club was the recipient

of the last ‘Queen’s Cup,’ given by Her Late Majesty

in 1900, which was won at the club regatta in August

1900, by Colonel Bagot’s cutter Creole.

A milestone in the Club’s history was reached in

1932 when ladies were admitted to conditional

membership with limited access to certain of the

Club rooms.

Arrangements were made to hold the America

Cup trials in Tor Bay in 1934 and in 1935, six “J” class

yachts were racing in Torbay but with the death

of HM King George V in 1936, “J” class racing came

virtually to an end.

In 1937, an International Coronation Regatta was

held with an entry list of 292 yachts including six 12

metres, eight 6 metres and 15 yachts over 75 tons.

During the Second World War, the Club suffered

many difficulties including bomb damage. Urgent

repairs had to be carried out in 1944 on the billiard

room ceiling which had become dangerous. More

The Royal Torbay Yacht Club is not

just a yacht club; it is a way of life for

those who enjoy the sea and great

company and it continues to be so

after 150 years

seriously, because of the

war, in 1945 and 1946

whisky was rationed in

the Club with members

being restricted to two

single or one double

per day with no whisky

being served on Tuesdays

or Fridays!

In 1948, the XIV Olympiad Sailing Races were

held in Torbay, the Club subscribing £256 to the

expense account and also giving a cocktail party for

participants and Committee.

During the 1950s a bar was built (members

previously being served by staff in Club rooms),

the Festival of Britain Regatta was held, the

Club provided a room as an office for the GATT

conference and the Duke of Edinburgh Cup races

were sailed in Torbay.

In 1961, the Torquay Corinthian Yacht Club merged

with the Royal Torbay Yacht Club and the combined

unit continued to operate under the latter name.

This brought with it an

increased membership and

an additional Flag Officer, a

second Rear-Commodore.

When the Royal Torbay

Yacht Club celebrated its

centenary in 1963, indicator

trials were held during the

regatta, resulting in the selection of club crew Martin

Parry, Peter Reade and Colin Harris, who subsequently

finished fourth in the International Dragon class at

the Tokyo Olympic games in 1964.

In 1993, it was agreed that the members of Torquay

Rowing Club who had been neighbours in the

harbourside premises, should also become members

of the Club.

In 2013 the club was honoured

with the presentation of

a Blue Plaque by the

Torbay Civic Society to

commemorate the

150th Anniversary of the

Royal Torbay Yacht

Club and the 200th

Anniversary of

the Torbay Royal

Regatta.

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CLUBHOUSE & FACILITIES

Having received an award from the RYA for offering

“fantastic facilities” in 2019, our Grade II listed

Clubhouse sits proudly above Torquay harbour and

continues to offer a warm welcome for members

and visitors alike.

Our members’ bar and terraced garden with

panoramic views across the bay both provide

a wonderfully relaxed environment. Generous

function, meeting and training rooms (all with

easily accessible presentation screens) allow for

a wide range of different activities to take place

simultaneously. The club restaurant and in-house

chef provide high quality catering for club functions

as well as sailing championships and external

events.

FANTASTIC FACILITIES

We have changing facilities providing hot showers,

with secure storage available for your valuable items

during sailing events. Digital display screens provide

up-to-date information such as club activities or

race results. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the

building; coverage will be extended to the garden in

the spring.

Free Wifi

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Facilities

Great

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The club office is manned

throughout the week, while our

website provides lots of useful

information along with online

bookings for most of our events.


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ARCHITECTURE TO INSPIRE

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MEMBERSHIPS

Whether you are a racing sailor,

are looking to start sailing, improve

your sailing or just make some new

friends, Royal Torbay Yacht Club is

just the place for you!

Our doors are always open with a friendly welcome

to new and prospective members. The club officers

and staff will be only too pleased to talk you through

the benefits of membership, explain the application

process and suggest the most appropriate package

for you. If you fancy dropping in, they will give you a

tour of our club facilities.

Benefits of membership include:

• Access to our superb facilities, with the ability to

bring your own guests.

• Escape the crowds in town and enjoy a quiet

drink in our comfortable members' bar while

enjoying the view across the bay.

• Opportunities to learn new skills and get involved

in club events and major sailing championships.

• Discounts on our extensive range of RYA training

courses, from practical on-the-water sailing and

powerboat training to classroom-based navigation

marine radio courses and more.

• Low cost access to a fleet of dinghies (suitable for

both adults and juniors).

• Stand-up paddle boarding activities, including

training and inexpensive paddle board hire from

our base at Beacon Cove.

• An extensive social programme including

dinners, talks and parties.

• Exclusive discounts for yacht club members.

• Free winter membership of Torquay Tennis Club

(upon application).

For more information on joining

Royal Torbay Yacht Club visit our

website at rtyc.org/joinus where

you can find information on

membership fees and download

an application form.


CLUB RACING

The Royal Torbay Yacht Club offers some of the

most extensive, competitive and well managed

club racing to be found in the South West. The club

has a strong racing focus and is keen to attract

new sailors and boats to join our regular racing

programme running from April through to New

Year’s Day.

“

The club racing programme

for 2020 offers a whole range of

new and exciting opportunities

with more races scheduled, all

weekend racing now on Sunday

mornings, closer co-operation

with other local clubs and a new

20 race series for Junior Sailors –

read on for more details.

We offer a range of racing IRC Yachts, Cruisers,

Sportsboats, SB20s, PY Dinghies and Junior

Classes. There are many opportunities to get out

on the water and go racing with many boats

always looking to encourage new crew. The club

continually seeks to develop its existing classes and

introduce new classes where they complement

existing fleets.

The popular Wednesday Evening series for all

classes continues in the same format with 24

races over 4 series plus a Crews Race (June 24th)

scheduled.

New This Year for PY Dinghies - all weekend

racing takes place on Sunday mornings and by

joining up with Paignton Sailing Club everyone

can look forward to keen competitive racing

and in greater numbers. There are six series with

each club running two series and two series

shared; full details can be found in the sailing

programme. A total of 66 races are scheduled with

both combined and individual club results being

produced for each series.

It is intended that PY Dinghy racing takes place in

the bay equidistant from both harbours whenever

possible and conditions permitting. A Royal Torbay

Yacht Club RIB will accompany dinghies where

races are organised by Paignton Sailing Club. All

combined racing will be governed by the respective

club's NOR and SIs and whilst every effort will be

made to ensure a common approach, sailors are

advised to familiarise themselves with each club’s

publications available from their websites.

There are also great opportunities (and at no extra


cost) for members to join in the three Paignton

Sailing Club one-off races, all detailed in the club

racing programme. Also featured are two Sailing

South West events, the Torbay Tornado on March

21st and the 2.5hrs Pursuit Race on December

6th at Paignton. These two events are subject to

separate entry fees as are POSH and the two club

regattas.

All clubs in the bay have agreed to encourage

participation in the three regattas POSH May 9th –

10, Brixham Dinghy Regatta July 10th – 12th and

our own Torbay Royal Regatta August 21st – 23rd.

Junior Classes continue to race as part of the

Wednesday Evening series and we look forward to

seeing increasing participation during the year as

they gain both experience and confidence.

Sportsboat weekend racing takes place on Sunday

mornings, all racing organised by the Royal Torbay

Yacht Club with 6 series and a total of 62 races

scheduled plus Sprint Races.

IRC Racing takes place on Sunday mornings

from April to December. In addition to regular club

racing the IRC & CRUISERS (SWYTCS) participate

in a number of coastal races during the year

joining with other local clubs for the Combined

Clubs Coastal Series of 5 races; dates are included

in the club programme. These include our own

“Smugglers Run” to Teignmouth and weekend

races to Plymouth, Salcombe and Dartmouth,

NOR and SIs are available from the website of the

organising clubs.

Offshore Week, July 3rd to 11th is a popular and

sociable sailing week for both IRC and Cruiser

classes, where the fleet is joined by boats from other

local clubs. Racing includes the Channel Race to

St Peter Port and other races around the Channel

Islands and the ports of Brittany and Normandy.

Building on the success of the 2019 event the

Paddleboard Regatta 2020 takes place on

Saturday 25th July. Paddleboarding continues to

grow in popularity and we are looking forward

to even greater participation from our new

Paddleboard base in Beacon Cove.

The Torbay Royal Regatta 2020 takes place over

the weekend of August 21st – 23rd with racing for

all classes on three courses in the Bay, great socials

and family fun. Full details on Page 17 of this book.

The culmination of all club racing will be the

prizegiving evenings with the Squadron 13 event

on Saturday 10th October and the Annual Club

Prizegiving dinner on Friday 20th November for all

classes and the presentation of the much coveted

Champion of Champions Trophy.

Detailed information on all club racing can

be found in the Notice of Race and Sailing

Instructions on Pages 18 – 27 of this yearbook

and on the club website rtyc.org/racingdocuments/.

For further information email

sailing@rtyc.org

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2020 CLUB RACING PROGRAMME

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACING

All classes, racing run by

Royal Torbay Yacht Club

Spring Points – 6 Races

April 1 • 8 • 15 • 22 • 29

May 6

Early Summer Points – 6 races

May 13 • 20 • 27

June 3 • 10 • 17

CREWS RACE

June 24

Mid - Summer Points – 6 Races

July 1 • 8 • 15 • 22 • 29

August 5

Late Summer Points – 6 Races

August 12 • 19 • 26

September 2 • 9 • 16

SUNDAY RACING and other SPECIAL

EVENTS for PY DINGHIES

Royal Torbay Yacht Club & Paignton

Sailing Club combined racing

Torbay Tornado at Royal Torbay Yacht Club

March 21

Prince of Wales at Paignton Sailing Club

March 29

Spring Points – 10 Races at Royal Torbay

Yacht Club

April 5 • 12 • 19 • 26

May 3

Paignton Open for Single Handed Dinghies (POSH)

May 9 • 10

Paignton Round the Bay Race

May 16

Early Summer Points – 12 Races at Royal Torbay

Yacht Club and Paignton Sailing Club

May 17 (at RTYC), May 24 • 31

June 14 • 21 • 28 (all at PSC)

Brixham Dinghy Regatta

July 11 • 12

Mid - Summer Points – 12 Races at Royal Torbay


July 5 • 19 at RTYC

July 26, August 2 • 9 • 16 at PSC

August 21 - 23 Torbay Royal Regatta


August 21 • 23


Late - Summer Points – 10 Races at Royal Torbay


September 6 at RTYC

September 13 • 20 at PSC

September 27 at RTYC

October 4 at RTYC

Commodore's Race at Paignton Sailing Club

October 10

Autumn Points – 10 Races at Royal Torbay

Yacht Club

October 11 • 18 • 25

November 1 • 8

Winter Points – 12 Races at Paignton Sailing Club

November 15 • 22 • 29

December 13 • 20 • 26

Sailing SW Winter Series 2 ½ hr Pursuit Race at

Paignton Sailing Club

December 6

New Year's Day Race at Paignton Sailing Club

January 1 2021

SUNDAY RACING SPORTSBOATS

All racing run by



April 5 • 12 • 19 • 26

May 3

Sprints – Up to 5 Races

June 7

Early Summer Points – 10 Races

May 10 • 17 • 31

June 14 • 28


July 5 • 12 • 19 • 26

August 9


August 21 • 23

Late-Summer Points – 10 Races

August 16

September 6 • 20 • 27

Oct 4

Autumn Points – 10 Races

October 11 • 18 • 25

November 1 • 8

Winter Points – 12 Races

November 15 • 22 • 29

December 6 • 13 • 20

New Year's Day Race at Royal Torbay Yacht Club

January 1 2021

JUNIOR CLASSES (Squadron 13)

All racing run by


Saturday afternoon series – up to 20 races

January 18

February 8

March 14 • 28

April 25

May 30

June 27

July 4 • 18

August 15

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SUNDAY RACING IRC CLASSES

All racing run by



April 5 • 12 • 19 • 26

May 3

Smugglers Run (RTYC) – IRC and SWYTC

May 10

Gallon of Rum (RDYC) – IRC and SWYTC

May 17

Early Summer Points – 6 Races

May 17 • 24 • 31

June 14 • 21 • 28

Brixham – Salcombe Race (BYC) – IRC and SWYTC

July 4

Dart – Plymouth Race (RDYC) – IRC and SWYTC

August 8

Brixham Yacht Regatta

July 31

August 1 • 2


July 5 • 12 • 19 • 26

August 2 • 9


August 21 • 23

Exe Buoy Race (BYC) - IRC and SWYTC

September 25 (Friday)

Late - Summer Points – 5 Races

August 16

September 6 • 13 • 20 • 27

Autumn Points – 6 Races

October 4 • 11 • 18 • 25

November 1 • 8

Winter Points – 6 Races

November 15 • 22 • 29

December 6 • 13 • 20

New Year's Day Race at Royal Torbay Yacht Club

(SWYTC)

January 1 2021


TORBAY ROYAL REGATTA

August 21st – 23rd

One of the premier sailing regattas in the South

West, this year sees the introduction of new

initiatives to encourage diversity and increased

participation. We look forward to welcoming

competitors from near and far.

The regatta will be run on three separate courses

with competitive racing for IRC Yachts, Cruisers,

Sportsboats, Asymmetric /Non-Asymmetric PY

Dinghies, and Junior Classes. There will be racing for

all classes on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd followed

by a Gala prizegiving on the Sunday evening.

This year sees the return of the Spinlock IRC South

West Championship to Torbay as part of the Regatta.

Ladies sailing will be recognised with prizes in all

classes to encourage greater female participation

and in the IRC class the highest overall boat with

a predominately female crew will be awarded the

prestigeous Addison Gold Cup (see NOR for

full details).

“

We welcome enquiries from classes

interested in staging their Regional

or National Championships as part

of this prestigious event.

Short-handed sailing has increased in popularity

over recent years and prizes will be awarded to the

highest place double handed IRC boat.

New this year on the Friday evening will see the

introduction of fun races for all, followed by the

Commodore’s Welcome Party in the Corinthian

Room at the Royal Torbay Yacht Club.

On Saturday evening you will be able to enjoy the

renowned hospitality of the Royal Torbay Yacht

Club, it is sure to have a great party atmosphere

with music; entertainment and good company.

Torbay Royal Regatta is a real family occasion with

racing for all ages, offering free berthing and boat

parking, with quick and easy access to some of the

finest sailing waters in the world. It is a great value

regatta.

Car parking is just above the harbour and opposite

the Clubhouse, both are close to Torquay town

centre. There is a wide choice of accommodation

within walking distance.

For further information visit

the Royal Torbay Yacht Club

website rtyc.org or email

regatta@rtyc.org

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NOTICE OF RACE

The organising authority is the Royal

Torbay Yacht Club (RTYC).

This Notice of Race covers all Club Racing except

the Channel Race, Offshore Week and Torbay Royal

Regatta which will be covered by a separate Notice

of Race.

1 Rules

1.1 Racing will be governed by the rules as

defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing 2017-

2020 including Royal Yachting Association (RYA)

prescriptions.

1.2 Competitors should note that the Organising

Authority implements the RYA Racing Charter and

that they will be expected to sail in compliance with

it. The charter can be found in the front of the RYA

edition of the Racing Rules of Sailing or on the RYA

website rya.org.uk/racing/charter. .

1.3 The Equipment Rules of Sailing to the extent

they apply.

1.4 The applicable class or/and handicap system

rules, including for IRC boats IRC Rule 2020, Parts A,

B and C, but excluding rules 21.1.5(d) and (e) and rule

22.4. https://ircrating.org/irc-rule/

1.5 Torbay Harbour Bye-Laws.

2 Advertising

2.1 Boats may be required to display advertising

chosen and supplied by the organizing authority.

They shall display such material as instructed.

3 Eligibility and Entry

3.1 The race programme is open to all boats of

the following classes or handicap divisions.

3.1.1 IRC Boats holding a valid IRC Certificate and a

minimum SSS number of 8. (IRC classes 1 & 2).

3.1.2 Sportsboat Handicap Class- For boats with a

minimum hull length of 5.0m, an asymmetric rig

and a maximum hull length of 10.1m.

3.1.3 SB20 Class - One Design class.

3.1.4 Cruiser Class - includes all keel boats,

which do not have a valid IRC certificate, a

Portsmouth Yardstick Dinghy handicap or are

rated as Sportboats. This class applies only to the

Smugglers Run, Combined Club Races and all boats

competing in New Year’s Day Races.

3.1.5 PY Dinghy Handicap class - Dinghies with a

Portsmouth Yardstick Handicap Number.

3.1.6 Junior Handicap classes - Dinghies with a

Portsmouth Yardstick Handicap Number of 1175

to 1249 (Fast) and 1250 and above (Sports), sailed

by Junior crews who are under the age of 18 on 1st

January 2020.

3.1.7 The Organising Authority may, at their

discretion, add additional classes and allocate

divisions of the above classes according to handicap

rating and as designated in the Sailing Instructions.

Class starts may be shared.

3.1.8 The handicap split for IRC Classes will be

published by Sunday 22nd March 2020 on the club

website and displayed on the Official Notice Board.

3.2 A boat entering the SB20 one design class

will be automatically entered in the Sportsboat

handicap class. No additional entry fee is required.

3.3 Eligible boats may enter by completing

the entry form online https://rtyc.org/racingdocuments/

3.4 An entrant who changes a sail number,

boat or hull or substantive change that may affect

the racing, must notify the Organising Authority

in writing by completing a new entry online, no

additional fee will be payable.

3.5 Named helms are required to be declared for

each Junior Handicap Class series (see 9.9 – Scoring).

3.6 To score series points the helm of the entered

boat (except visitors) in at least 75% of the races

must be a Full Member of the RTYC.

3.7 By entering the 2020 Club Racing

programme covered by this Notice of Race, all

entrants agree to be placed on the Dutyman

Roster. For Juniors, the person signing the

parental consent form assumes the duty

obligations. If the entrant is unable to undertake

their duty they may pass this duty to one of their

crew, as long as the allocated person is suitably

qualified for the role.

4 Fees

4.1 Entry fees for the full programme of races

shall be as follows:-

Junior classes £40.00

All senior classes £75.00

Helms under 18 on 1st January 2020 £40

4.2 Entry fees for a single race will be £10 (£5

Juniors) or single series of races will be £20 (£10

Juniors), Juniors who are not Squadron 13 members

will be required to pay £10 for each race. There will

be no entry fee for Bill's Goblet, New Year's Day Race

and The Smugglers Run Race.

4.3 Non-Members wishing to race the whole

programme will be subject to a 50% surcharge on

entry fees described above.

4.4 Entries must be received by the Club no later

than 1200 on Friday before a Sunday race and 1200

on Wednesday before a Wednesday race.

5 Programme

5.1 The Club Racing Programme 2020 is available

on the club website www.rtyc.org/racing-documents

or in the 2020 yearbook available from the Club.

5.2 Races for the IRC, Sportsboat, SB20 and PY

Dinghy handicap classes will be on Wednesday

evenings and Sunday mornings, and for Junior


handicap classes on Wednesday evenings.

5.3 Coached Racing for Junior handicap classes

will take place on Saturday afternoon as per the

Squadron 13 sailing programme.

5.4 The first warning signal for the programme

will be 1815 on Wednesday, 1st April 2020. The

scheduled series will be as follows: -

5.5 All Classes

Spring Wednesday Series

6 races

Early Summer Wednesday Series 6 races

Mid-Summer Wednesday Series 6 races

Late Summer Wednesday Series 6 races

IRC Classes

Spring Sunday Series

5 races

Early Summer Sunday Series 6 races

Mid Summer Sunday Series 6 races

Late Summer Sunday Series 5 races

Autumn Sunday Series

6 races

Winter Sunday Series

6 races

Sportsboat Handicap Class and SB20 One

Design Class


up to 10 races

Early Summer Sunday Series up to 10 races

Mid Summer Sunday Series up to 10 races

Late Summer Sunday Series up to 10 races


up to 10 races


up to 12 races

Sprints Series

up to 5 races

PY Dinghies and Junior Handicap Classes


up to 10 races

Early Summer Sunday Series up to 12 races

Mid Summer Sunday Series up to 12 races

Late Summer Sunday Series up to 10 races


up to 10 races


up to 12 races

6 Measurement

6.1 A valid measurement or rating certificate

shall be held at all times by each boat for the class

for which she is entered.

6.2 Rating certificates for IRC may be changed

during any series of races. Any change of rating

from that declared on the entry form must be

notified to the Club not less than 24 hours before

the scheduled warning signal of the next race of the

series for which a change is required.

6.3 The South West Yacht Time Correction

System may be used by boats who do not hold

a valid IRC certificate for the Smugglers Run,

Combined Club Races and for all boats competing

in New Year’s Day races. Details on how to apply for

this free certificate will be posted on https://rtyc.org/

racing-documents/

6.4 Handicaps for all classes other than IRC and

Cruiser classes will be allocated according to available

published information and may be adjusted at the

discretion of the Organising Authority.

7 Sailing Instructions

7.1 Sailing Instructions will be available on

the club website at https://rtyc.org/racingdocuments/

and included in the club year book

and available from the Club by noon on the 28th

February 2020.

8 Courses

8.1 Courses will be fully described in the Sailing

Instructions.

9 Scoring

9.1 The Low Point System of Appendix A will

apply.

9.2 To constitute a series, a minimum of 2 boats

must have entered the Class and at least 66% of

the series races must have been contested by any 2

boats.

9.3 Rules A4.2 and A9 are changed to provide

that a boat that does not come to the starting

area (DNC) shall be scored number of starters plus

four points more than the number of competitors

starting in a race. Any other result will be scored per

the Low Point System.

9.4 Any boat that enters after a series has

commenced will score the number of starters,

plus four points for each race in which she did not

compete.

9.5 Each boat's series score will be the total of her

race scores with her worst score discarded if four or

more races have been completed. If six races are

completed in any series, the worst two scores are

discarded. If 9 races are completed in any series the

worst three scores are discarded.

9.6 All corrected times for handicap classes will

be rounded to the nearest second to determine

finishing place.

9.7 Any competitor who does not compete in

a race(s) to help with the race organisation, of any

Club event, will be awarded Series Average Points

(SAP), excluding Discards. Those wishing to claim

should fill in the form provided online at http://rtyc.

org/racing-documents/ and hand it in to the Club

Office. This should be done on the day, or within

seven days of the race.

9.8 Boats will only be scored for a Junior

Handicap Class series if there is a nominated helm

and unless a helm is nominated the boat cannot be

considered for a series prize.

9.9 An entrant, who changes their boat or hull

during the season, and within the same class, may

count the old boat scores or hull scores, together

with the new boat or hull scores, towards the Class

Championship. Individual Series Points are not

cumulative.

9.10 Any one design class with five or more entries

will be scored separately within overall handicap

classes.

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10 Personal Buoyancy

10.1 All competitors in PY Dinghy, Sportsboat

handicap and SB20 One Design classes and all

helms or crews under the age of 18 on 1st January

2020, shall wear personal flotation devices at all

times whilst afloat. Flag Y will not be displayed. This

changes RRS 27.1, Part 4 preamble, RRS 40 and

Race Signal Y.

11 Manual Power – IRC and Cruiser Class

11.1 Rule 52 and RRS B5 do not apply and the use

of automatic pilots, whether electronic or otherwise,

are allowed.

11.2 Boats using stored power for the adjustment

or operation of running rigging (e.g. backstays,

runners, checkstays, sheets, guys etc.), but excluding

the hoisting, reefing or furling of sails, shall declare

this to the RTYC sailing committee at time of entry.

12 Safety

12.1 All IRC and Cruiser class entrants shall comply

with their own Class and Handicap system safety

rules in addition to the following:

12.1.1 VHF Radio. Boats shall carry either a fixed or

portable working VHF radio capable of receiving

and transmitting on Channel 14, 16, 72 and 77.

12.1.2 Fire Extinguisher. Boats carrying engine or

cooking fuel shall carry a suitable fire extinguisher

and a stout bucket of 9 litres minimum capacity

attached to a lanyard.

12.1.3 Personal Buoyancy. Boats shall carry personal

buoyancy for each crew member at least sufficient

to comply with RRS 40. It is recommended that

personal buoyancy is worn by all crew members at

all times whilst racing.

12.1.4 Man Overboard. Boats shall also carry a

rescue quoit, or throw bag, with at least 15m of

floating line and, at least, one lifebuoy or life sling.

12.1.5 First Aid. Boats shall carry a suitable

waterproof first aid pack with instructions.

12.1.6 Anchor. Boats shall carry a suitable anchor

and a minimum of 50m warp to hold the boat in

15m depth of water.

12.1.7 Compass. Boats shall carry a suitable

compass – handheld acceptable.

12.1.8 Equipment. Fittings and engines shall be

securely fastened.

12.1.9 Propulsion. A means of propulsion, other

than the boats sails, is to be provided.

12.2 All Sportsboat Handicap and SB20 One

Design class entrants shall comply with their own

Class Rules and in addition carry the following safety

equipment:

12.2.1 VHF Radio. Boats shall carry either a fixed or

portable working VHF radio capable of receiving

and transmitting on Channel 14, 16, 72 and 77.

12.2.2 Compass. Boats shall carry a suitable

compass – handheld acceptable.

12.2.3 First Aid. Boats shall carry a suitable

waterproof first aid pack with instructions.

12.3 The crew of all dinghies and Sportsboats shall

wear clothing and safety equipment (including

harnesses) in the manner intended by the

manufacturer.

12.4 Long hair shall be restrained to avoid any risk

of entanglement with equipment.

13 Radio Communication

13.1 Except in an emergency, a boat that is racing

shall not make voice or data transmissions and shall

not receive voice or data communication that is not

available to all boats.

14 RYA Arbitration and RYA Rule Disputes

Procedures

14.1 The Post Race Penalty and the Advisory

Hearing and RYA Arbitration of the RYA Rules

Disputes procedures shall apply (for information

of the procedures, go to www.rya.org.uk/go/

rulesdisputes ). The outcome of an RYA Arbitration

can be referred to a protest committee, but an

arbitration cannot be reopened or appealed.

15 Rights to use name and likeness

15.1 Competitors automatically grant to the

Organising Authority, without payment, the right in

perpetuity to make, use and show motion pictures,

still pictures and live, taped of filmed television of or

relating to the Club Racing Programme.

16 Privacy Statement

16.1 The personal information you provide to the

organising authority will be used to facilitate your

participation in the event. If you have agreed to

be bound by the Racing Rules of Sailing and the

other rules that govern the event (the rules), the

legal basis for processing that personal information

is contract. If you are not bound by the rules, the

legal basis for processing that personal information

is legitimate interest. Your personal information

will be stored and used in accordance with the

organising authority’s privacy policy. When required

by the rules, personal information may be shared

with the RYA and/or World Sailing. The results of the

event and the outcome of any hearing or appeal

may be published. RTYC Privacy Policy can be found

at https://rtyc.org/privacy

17 Prizes

17.1 Except where stated in the Sailing

Instructions, trophies will only be awarded to

members of RTYC.

17.2 Prizes and trophies will be awarded for

each class, together with special races and Club

perpetual award trophies

17.3 Class Champion trophies will be awarded to the

boat with the best overall results adding up the points

achieved in each series, excluding the Winter Series.

17.4 The Wilkinson-Cox Trophy for the Club


"Champion of Champions" will be awarded to a

Class Champion based on the following:

17.4.1 A Class Champion who has been awarded the

Trophy in the previous two years for their current or

any other Class is not eligible to receive the Trophy.

17.4.2 All Club Series, except the Winter Series, are

included in this calculation.

17.4.3 Add up the points (points) that each of the

Class Champions have achieved in races in which

they were not DNC.

17.4.4 Add up the number of races (races) in which

points were achieved.

17.4.5 Any Class Champion who has races of less

than 25 is not eligible to receive the Trophy. The

sailing committee may, at a formally convened

meeting, decide to remove this restriction for a class

or classes in the event of special circumstances.

17.4.6 Find the largest number of races (mraces) any

Class Champion has sailed.

17.4.7 Calculate the average number of boats that

sailed in each of the fleet's races throughout the

Club racing (aveboats).

17.4.8 Find the largest number of aveboats in any

fleet (maveboats).

17.4.9 Perform the following calculation for each

Class Champion to create comparable scores

Performance = points x mraces x maveboats/(races

x aveboats).

17.4.10 The Trophy is awarded to the Class

Champion with the lowest Performance score.

18 Risk Statement

Rule 4 of the Racing Rules of Sailing states “The

responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a

race or to continue racing is hers alone.”

Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and

therefore involves an element of risk. By taking

part in the event, each competitor agrees and

acknowledges that:

18.1 They are aware of the inherent element of risk

involved in the sport and accept responsibility for the

exposure of themselves, their crew and their boat to

such inherent risk whilst taking part in the event;

18.2 They are responsible for the safety of

themselves, their crew, their boat and their other

property whether afloat or ashore;

18.3 They accept responsibility for any injury,

damage or loss to the extent caused by their own

actions or omissions;

18.4 Their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in

the event and they are fit to participate;

18.5 The provision of a race management team,

patrol boats, umpires and other officials and

volunteers by the organiser does not relieve them of

their own responsibilities;

18.6 The provision of safety boat cover is limited to

such assistance, particularly in extreme

weather conditions, as can be practically

provided in the circumstances;

18.7 It is their responsibility to familiarise

themselves with any risks specific to this venue or

this event drawn to their attention in any rules and

information produced for the venue or event and to

attend any safety briefing held at the venue;

18.8 They are responsible for ensuring that their

boat is equipped and seaworthy so as to be able

to face extremes of weather; that there is a crew

sufficient in number, experience and fitness

to withstand such weather; and that the safety

equipment is properly maintained, stowed and in

date and is familiar to the crew.

18.9 Inspections. The fact that the race committee

conducts inspections of a boat does not reduce the

responsibilities of each competitor set out in this

Notice of Race.

19 Insurance

19.1 Each participating boat shall be insured

boat is required to be insured with valid thirdparty

liability insurance with a minimum cover of

£3,000,000 per incident or the equivalent.

20 Further Information

Please contact


12 Beacon Terrace

Torquay

TQ1 2BH

01803 292006

sailing@rtyc.org or manager@rtyc.org

rtyc.org/racing-documents/

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SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

The organising authority is the

Royal Torbay Yacht Club (RTYC)

These Sailing Instructions do not include the

Channel Race, Offshore Week and Torbay Royal

Regatta which will be covered by separate Sailing

Instructions.

1 Rules

1.1 Racing will be governed by the rules as

defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing 2017-2020.

1.2 The prescriptions of the Royal Yachting

Association (RYA) apply.

1.3 Competitors should note that the Organising

Authority implements the RYA Racing Charter and

that they will be expected to sail in compliance with

it. The charter can be found in the front of the RYA

edition of the Racing Rules of Sailing or on the RYA

website rya.org.uk/racing/charter.

1.4 The Equipment Rules of Sailing to the extent

they apply.

1.5 The applicable class or/and handicap system

rules, including for IRC boats IRC Rule 2020, Parts A,

B and C, but excluding rules 21.1.5(d) and (e) and rule

22.4. https://ircrating.org/technical-a-certification/

rule-a-definitions

1.6 Torbay Harbour Bye Laws apply.

2 Entries

2.1 Entries and eligibility are to be in accordance

with the Notice of Race.

2.2 An exception is the Crews Race where

eligibility shall be further limited to boats helmed

by a crew member who has crewed in not less

than 50% of the races that the boat which they

are going to helm has competed in during 2020.

Crews are not eligible if they have previously

helmed in more than 30% of the races that the

boat has competed in during 2020. This race is

a stand-alone race and does not count towards

a series.

3 Notices to Competitors

3.1 Notices to competitors will be posted on the

Notice Board located in RTYC Clubhouse and at

https://rtyc.org/racing-documents/

4 Changes to Sailing Instructions

4.1 Any changes to Sailing Instructions will

be posted at least 24 hours before the first race

affected by the change. IC Flag "L" will be displayed

ashore or on the committee boat before the

warning signal of the first race for each class to

which the change in Sailing Instructions applies.

5 Signals made Ashore

5.1 Signals made ashore will be displayed from

the flagpole at the base of Haldon Pier.

6 Schedule of Races

6.1 Races are scheduled in the Club Racing

Programme 2020 available at https://rtyc.org/racingdocuments/

and in the 2020 yearbook available

from the club office.

7 Schedule times of Warning Signals, Class Flags

and Time Limits for Series Racing

7.1 Sunday Series Racing

IRC Class 1 0955 Numeral Pennant 1


Sportsboat

handicap and

SB20 classes

PY Dinghy

handicap class

1005 Numeral Pennant 3


When two or more races are sailed the warning

signal for the next race will be displayed as soon as

possible after the finish of the previous race.

Time Limit for Sportsboats and PY Dinghies and

Juniors Classes 1 hour for each race

7.2 Saturday Junior Racing (Squadron 13)

1300 January to March

1400 April to September

Time Limit 45 minutes

Numeral Pennant 5 (Fast) & 6 (Sports)

7.3 Wednesday Evening Series Racing



Sportsboat

handicap &

SB20 One

Design Classes

PY Dinghy

handicap class

Junior

handicap

Classes




Time limit 2000. In September all times will be 15

minutes earlier.

8 Special Races

8.1 Pursuit Race for Bill's Goblet - Start Times

and Time Limits.

Note: Entrants will be handicapped by variation in

starting times. A list of starting times will be posted


on the RTYC Official Notice Board by noon on

Sunday before. Additional copies will be available to

competitors in the Clubhouse.

There is no entry fee for this race, but a collection

will be made in aid of the RNLI after racing.

1425 Red or Green flag with sound signal

(warning signal).

1426 Flag P with sound signal.

1429 P flag lowered.

1430 Red or Green momentarily dipped and

sound signal.

Thereafter 30 seconds before the next whole

minute the appropriate handicap start time will be

displayed on boards on the Committee Boat and

removed at the exact time (for example a handicap

start time of 1453 – "53" on boards will be displayed

for 30 seconds and at the actual start time the

"3" will be removed). There will be no recalls and

premature starters will be penalised by 5 minutes

for every minute or part of a minute by which they

start early.

Note: It is intended that race length shall reflect the

median handicap boat sailing approximately 100

minutes. The Committee Boat will display flag "S"

with two sound signals to signify that the finishing

line has been set.

8.2 The Smugglers Run - This race is for cruisers

with an IRC rating or SWYTCS Certificate.

Qualifying boats will start as one class with warning

signal (Numeral Pennant 1) at 0955. Starting

procedure will be as clause 12 of Sailing Instructions.

The course will be from the start to a mark,

identified by VHF Channel 72, from the

committee boat, together with whether it is to be

left to port or starboard. Then to RTYC mark 3 (leave

to port), then to the Teignmouth Sewer Outfall

mark (approx. 50°31.97'N, 3°27.76'W), (leave to port),

then to RTYC mark 2 (leave to starboard) and then

to the finish line between the RTYC flag pole at the

base of Haldon Pier and outer distance mark Green.

(approx. 50°27.29'N, 3°31.72'W). All boats will be

required to take their own finishing time and advise

this time by email to sailing@rtyc.org within 24

hours of the start of the race. Time Limit 5 hours.

8.3 New Year's Day Race – Scheduled time of

Warning Signal, Class Flag and Time Limit.

Cruisers - SWYTCS

Certificate

required

1055

Time Limit 2 hours

For all boats, there is no separate IRC Class

All other classes 1100

Numeral

Pennant 1

Numeral

Pennant 5

Time Limit 2 hour

9 Race Area

9.1 The racing area will normally be in Tor Bay as

shown in Appendix 1 Course Card 2020. Exceptions

may occur for coastal races for IRC and Cruiser

Classes.

10 Courses and Marks

10.1 Details of marks for can be found in

Appendix 1 Course Card 2020.

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10.2 The mark number, or letter, will be displayed

on a board on the committee boat in the order in

which they are to be rounded or passed.

10.3 IRC, Cruiser and Sportsboat Classes: These

courses may be broadcast on VHF Channel 72.

10.4 Junior handicap class may receive verbal

instructions from an attendant safety boat. This

changes SI’s 10.2, 10.6, 10.7 and Rule 41 Outside Help.

10.5 The first leg of the course is an intended

windward leg for Committee Boat starts.

10.6 A Red flag displayed on the committee boat

will signify that all marks are to be left to PORT. A

Green flag will signify that all marks are to be left

to STARBOARD. If neither Red nor Green flags are

displayed, the marks to be rounded will be shown

on a course board with a (P) or (S) to signify that

they are to be left to Port or Starboard.

10.7 The number of laps to be sailed will be

displayed on a board on the committee boat. The

course may be shortened for any reason at the

discretion of the Race Committee. This changes

RRS rule 32.1.

10.8 Course instructions for fixed line starts will be

broadcast on VHF Channel 72.

11 Areas that are Obstructions

11.1 The entirety of the Scallop Nursery beds,

forming an imaginary box including the yellow

beds marker buoys (flashing Y.2.5s) approximately

0.5nm south of Thatcher Rock, are an obstruction.

This obstruction can be passed on any side. The

coordinates that make up the corners of the bed are:

50º26.700’N 03º29.690’W 50º26.865’N 03º29.690’W

50º26.865’N 03º29.170’W 50º26.700’N 03º29.170’W

12 The Start

12.1 Races shall be started by using RRS 26 with

the warning signal made 5 minutes before the

starting signal. Times shall be taken from the

visual signals; absence of a sound signal shall

be disregarded. The warning signal for each

succeeding start shall be made with the starting

signal of the preceding class.

12.2 If an Orange Flag is displayed from the RTYC

Flag Pole at the base of Haldon Pier 30 minutes

before first warning signal of the day, the start

will be from Haldon Pier. The starting line will be

between the pole at Haldon Pier displaying an

Orange flag and outer distance mark R or G as

broadcast on VHF Channel 72.

12.3 When the committee boat is afloat, the

Starting Line will be between the mast on the

committee boat displaying an Orange flag and a

nearby mark or a white danbuoy with an Orange

flag (Mark A).

12.4 The committee boat may be positioned at

either end of the starting line at the discretion of the

Race Committee.

12.5 Boats whose preparatory signal has not been

made shall keep clear of the starting area and of all

boats whose preparatory signal has been made.

12.6 A boat shall not start later than 4 minutes

after her starting signal.

13 Change of Course after the Start

13.1 To change the next leg of the course, the

Race Committee will signal a change of course

by displaying Flag C with the class flag(s) for the

classes affected by the change, accompanied

by repetitive sound signals. If no class flag(s)

is displayed the change of course will apply to

all classes. The new course to be sailed will be

displayed on the board on the committee boat

indicating the marks to be rounded and the order

in which they are to be passed and whether they

are to be left to port or starboard. No compass

bearing of the next leg or +/- will be displayed. The

change of course will also be broadcast on VHF

Channel 72. This changes Rule 33.

14 The Finish

14.1 The finishing line will be between the mast

on the committee boat displaying an Orange

flag and a mark of the course or between a pole

on Haldon Pier displaying an Orange flag and an

outer distance mark R or G as appropriate to course

indicated. Boats may be asked to self-time their

finish. If doing so, they should record time of finish

and time of boats in front and behind if practicable.

This information shall be emailed to sailing@rtyc.

org within 24 hours of the start of the race.

15 Alternative Penalties

15.1 For the Sports Boat handicap and SB20

One Design classes RRS 44.1 is changed so that

the Two-Turns Penalty is replaced by the One Turn

Penalty, except that if the infringement is against

a boat competing in another class a two-turn

penalty shall be taken.

16 Time Limit

16.1 If one boat sails the course as required by RRS

28.1 and finishes within the time limit, the time limit

shall be extended by 30 minutes for all boats in the

same class.

16.2 If no boat in a class has finished within the

time limit, but at least one lap of the course has

been completed the result for that class may be

decided on the positions of boats at completion of

the last complete lap or the last recorded position

provided at least one lap has been completed.

16.3 When a boat ceases to race before expiry

of the time limit, and no other boat of the same

class completed a further round, the boat that

has ceased to race will be recorded as finishing in

accordance with Sailing Instructions 16.2.

17 Protests and Requests for Redress

17.1 Protests for all classes shall be delivered to the


Race Officer or RTYC club office within 24 hours of

the start of the race.

17.2 The date and time of Protest Hearings will be

notified to all parties as soon as possible after the

lodging of a protest form.

17.3 The Post Race Penalty and the Advisory

Hearing and RYA Arbitration of the RYA Rules

Disputes procedures shall apply (for information

of the procedures, go to www.rya.org.uk/go/

rulesdisputes ). The outcome of an RYA Arbitration

can be referred to a protest committee, but an

arbitration cannot be reopened or appealed.

18 Scoring

18.1 Scoring will be in accordance with paragraph

9 of the Notice of Race.

19 Equipment and Measurement Checks

19.1 On the water, a boat can be instructed by

a member of the Race Committee to proceed

immediately to a designated area for inspection.

Ashore, equipment may be inspected or measured

at any time.

20 Radio Communication

20.1 Except in an emergency, a boat that is racing

shall not make voice or data transmissions and shall

not receive voice or data communication that is not

available to all boats.

20.2 The Race Committee will use VHF Channel 72

for communication with competitors in IRC, Cruiser

and Sportsboat classes. Such communication may

include sail numbers recalled OCS, course changes

and safety matters.

20.3 Boats called by the Race Committee, either by

name or sail number may respond and under such

circumstances will not be in breach of SI 20.1. This

changes RRS 41.

20.4 Failure to broadcast by the Race

Committee or time it accurately, or failure to receive

a broadcast by the Race Committee will not be

grounds for redress. This changes Rule 62.1 (a).

21 Prizes

21.1 Trophies and/or prizes will be awarded in

accordance with paragraph 17 of the Notice of Race.

21.2 Except where stated in Special Sailing

Instructions trophies will only be awarded to

members of RTYC.

22 Special Safety Instructions

22.1 A young competitor shall be any person

under the age of 18 on the 1st January 2020 who

intends to race on a boat in any race to which these

Sailing Instructions apply and on which there is

no crew member over the age of 18 years on 1st

January 2020.

22.2 No young competitor shall leave the harbour

at any time until released by the Beachmaster.

22.3 No PY Dinghy handicap class shall leave the

harbour before the warning signal of the race in

which she intends to compete during the Winter

Series unless a safety boat is underway.

23 Further Information

Please contact


12 Beacon Terrace

Torquay

TQ1 2BH

01803 292006

sailing@rtyc.org or manager@rtyc.org

rtyc.org/racing-documents/

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COURSE CARD 2020

BUOY POSITIONS

Courtesy of Torbay Council Marine Services

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Green

Red

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Club Racing Mark Positions 2020

Green 50 27.29 003 31.72 White Buoy Green Flag

Red 50 27.18 003 31.39 Yellow Buoy Red Flag

1 50 26.97 003 30.71 Red Buoy Orange Flag

2 50 26.58 003 30.83 Yellow Buoy Yell/Black Flag


4 50 26.55 003 32.17 Yellow Buoy Yellow Flag


6 50 27.16 003 32.21 Yellow Buoy Yellow Flag

A Laid mark White Buoy Orange Flag

M 50 26.74 003 31.42 White Buoy Blue Flag

T 50 27.25 003 29.74 Red Buoy Orange Flag

X 50 25.29 003 32.82 Red Buoy Orange Flag

Y 50 27.40 003 28.17 Orestone Rock

Z 50 24.42 003 31.33 BYC Pink Buoy Red Flag

1

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Z

Fairway

Buoy

A Special (only placed when needed)

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TORBAY YOUTH SAILING TRUST

Our mission statement

To encourage the children of

Torbay and the surrounding area

into sailing

Founded in 2007, the Torbay Youth Sailing Trust

(TYST) operates under the umbrella of Royal

Torbay Yacht Club (RTYC). Our aim is to provide

the young people of Torbay and surrounding area

with opportunities to access water-based activities

via affordable training courses and low-cost

equipment rental.

Our friendly and qualified RYA Instructors follow

the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) syllabus,

providing a widely recognised structure to

our training courses. The safety of children is

paramount; all our instructors are DBS checked

and trained in handling emergency situations. We

aim to provide a positive learning environment

for children and young people of all ages and

abilities. Our low instructor to pupil ratio enables

us to encourage learning at a pace appropriate

for each individual child. We provide a complete

package with all equipment supplied by TYST on

our courses.

Courses include Junior membership of the Royal

Torbay Yacht Club, allowing access to the Club

Racing Programme once they have completed

their training.

Torbay Youth Sailing Trust is pleased to offer

a selection of dinghies including the RS Tera,

and stand up paddle boards for low-cost hire

exclusively to Royal Torbay Yacht Club members.

Juniors must be accompanied by a safety boat,

adults may sail at their own risk without a safety

boat present. If parents are hiring equipment

for juniors, it is their responsibility to arrange

appropriate safety boat cover.

Adults hiring dinghies must have RYA Level 2 or

above and juniors must have RYA Stage 2 or above.

Torbay Youth Sailing Trust offers formal RYA Stages

1-4 dinghy training.

For more information

call 01803 292006

email tyst@rtyc.org

or visit www.tyst.org.uk

Torbay Youth Sailing Trust is a charity registered with the

the Charity Commission, registration number 1123442


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Marine Electronics Engineer

for all Electrical & Electronic works including

for all Electrical & Electronic works including

Navigation, AIS, VHF, RADAR, Lighting,

Navigation, AIS, VHF, RADAR, Lighting,

Entertainment Systems Battery Systems.

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Tel: 07387 669266

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TRAINING

As a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Recognised

Training Centre and British Stand Up Paddle

Association (BSUPA) Recognised School, Royal

Torbay Yacht Club prides itself on offering the

highest standard of tuition across a broad range

of courses. Our qualified instructors are passionate

about sailing, have a wealth of experience and aim

to provide a safe, fun and enlightening learning

experience for all.

The club has enviable training facilities, including

access to a fleet of dinghies, powerboats,

paddleboards and a range of flexible spaces

available for shore-based tuition. Once you have

completed your training and are competent you

can then take advantage of low-cost access to our

dinghy and paddleboard fleet.

Detailed information on each of our courses with

course content, dates, costs and online bookings

can be found on our website at rtyc.org/training

Don’t forget that Royal Torbay Yacht Club members

receive discounts on all RYA training courses!

Our range of courses includes:

Sailing Tuition (Adults) – including RYA Levels 1-3

We offer a range of options for adults seeking to

start sailing in either dinghies or keelboats. If you

are looking for a structured pathway to a sailing

qualification, then RYA Levels 1-3 will take you from

a complete novice to a basic level of competence.

If you wish to try sailing for the first time, we can

also offer taster sessions with our instructors. The

more experienced sailor can take one-to-one time

with our instructors to hone their skills or even take

some race coaching.

Sailing Tuition (Juniors) – including RYA Stages 1-4

We offer a broad range of opportunities for juniors,

including structured RYA dinghy courses starting at

RYA Stage 1 through to RYA Stage 4.

Our junior sailing group, Squadron 13 is active most

Saturday mornings throughout the year either

on the water or in the classroom having fun and

learning valuable skills. Membership of Squadron 13

is via an affordable fixed monthly direct debit, which

includes Junior Membership of Royal Torbay Yacht

Club. For more information and details of Squadron

13’s calendar of activities visit our website at rtyc.org/

squadron13 or page 29 of this publication.

RYA Powerboat Level 2

Our most popular course and often the minimum

requirement to purchase insurance to operate a

motorboat. RYA Powerboat Level 2 (PB2) is delivered

across two days of tuition, with most of the course

being on the water gaining hands on experience. If

you start a PB2 course with no experience of driving

small motorboats our aim at the end of the two

days is to have you confidently in control of the boat

in coastal waters.

RYA Day Skipper (Shore-based)

RYA Day Skipper introduces you to the more

technical aspects of navigation, with the intention

of equipping you with enough knowledge to

navigate familiar waters by day. The course also

includes a basic knowledge of lights and an

introduction to night cruising.

We offer Day Skipper courses in both the traditional

weekend format over two weekends in the autumn,

or as evening classes to fill those long winter nights.


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Unwind in the state-of-the-art Thalgo Cary Spa with its waterfall hydrotherapy pool, sauna,

steam room, experience shower, gymnasium and three treatment rooms.

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TRAINING

RYA Diesel Engine

A short beginners’ course to help you prevent and

solve diesel engine failure. The course teaches you

the basic principle of how your engine works, basic

maintenance checks and procedures and how

to get your engine started again in the event of

a breakdown. This course could not just save you

money, it could save your life.

RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship

Ideal for anyone interested in almost any on-thewater

sport, a highly informative short-course that

provides an insight into basic navigation, charts,

safety, tides, weather forecasts, anchoring and more.

The course ideally complements the RYA Start

Sailing courses, Powerboat 2 and is an excellent

precursor to a Day Skipper course.

RYA First Aid

A potentially lifesaving one-day course, designed

to give a working knowledge of first aid for anyone

taking part in activities afloat. Covers the same basic

topics a regular First Aid course would, but from a

boating perspective.

RYA Marine Radio

This course is the minimum qualification required to

operate a VHF radio on a UK flagged vessel. Course

content includes using the Digital Selective Calling

(DSC) features of your radio, selection of the correct

VHF channels, distress and emergency procedures,

ship-to-shore communications and more.

RYA Sea Survival

Sailing is a very safe sport. However, in the unlikely

event you are ever placed in an emergency

situation, the skills learnt as part of this course could

be a lifesaver. An important part of the course is

a pool-based session which allows you to put into

practice the theory learned. Course content includes

life rafts and their equipment, survival techniques,

use of lifejackets / buoyancy aids, medical aspects of

surviving at sea and search & rescue procedures.

RYA Yachtmaster (Shorebased)

RYA Yachtmaster takes knowledge learned as

part of a Day Skipper course to the next level,

equipping you to navigate safely on coastal and

offshore passages. Course content includes position

fixing, course plotting, tides, use of almanacs and

admiralty publications, GPS, weather forecasts,

plotting weather systems, predicting weather

by use of barometers and observation, collision

regulations and customs and excise regulations.

BSUPA Ready to Ride Level 1 - Stand-Up

Paddle Boarding

Stand-up paddle boarding is an increasingly

popular, low cost, easy way to

get access to the water. Ready to Ride Level 1 gives

you an excellent introduction to stand-up paddle

boarding including paddling techniques, stance,

turning, carrying your board, self-rescue, falling

safely as well as how the weather can affect you and

planning short trips.

Royal Torbay Yacht Club provides low-cost access to

paddle boards to members.

For more information visit

rtyc.org/training


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OTHER ACTIVITIES

LADIES SAILING

Our ladies sailing group aims to encourage ladies

to get involved and share our love of sailing in a fun

and sociable way. The Tiller Girls meet on Monday

evenings during the summer months and at other

times throughout the year for social events and

evening talks with guest speakers. All ages and

abilities are catered for, from complete novices to

experienced sailors.

During the last year, the group took full advantage

of some really great weather and engaged in a wide

range of activities both on and off the water. A visit

to the Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth, a

Paddleboard evening, RIB evening, Tiller Girls Quiz

Team, Summer BBQ and Christmas Party were

amongst the most popular; and of course lots of

Monday night sailing.

Experience time on the water with like-minded

sailors helping to build your knowledge and

confidence and enjoy the opportunity to meet

other members and get involved with the club.

If you fancy just messing about in boats in relaxing

company, why not come and join us? Just bring a

life jacket or buoyancy aid, splash proof clothing

and non-slip shoes.

We are always keen to welcome

new members; to find out more

contact the club office 01803

292006 or email tillergirls@rtyc.org

PADDLE BOARDS

Paddle boarding is now one of the fastest growing

watersports in the country and enjoys a wide

appeal to all age groups. The club is now able to

offer Paddle board hire through the TYST website

https://tyst.org.uk/equipmenthire/ and has storage

facilities in Beacon Cove, the perfect location for

safe launching. We have also become members of

the British Stand Up Paddle Association (BSUPA)

and are able to offer introductory courses with

qualified paddle board instructors.

To find out more contact the club

office Tel 01803 292006 or email

admin@rtyc.org


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Call 01803 217642

With thanks to all our local supporting law firms

Registered Charity No: 282723

OTHER ACTIVITIES

CRUISING

The South West coastline of Devon, Dorset and

Cornwall is renowned as one of the most beautiful

and popular cruising areas in the country, with

the Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly and coasts

of Normandy and Brittany all within comfortable

cruising range for both sailors and motorboaters.

The club is keen to encourage members to take full

advantage of the many cruising opportunities from

our wonderful base in Torquay.

Groups of members are always looking to

encourage new participants to join in cruising trips

and related social events. Cruising in company can

offer reassurance and peace of mind to the less

experienced and great camaraderie for all who

participate. Whether you are new to cruising or

experienced sailors, you will be made very welcome.

Winter talks at the club often include or specifically

relate to cruising activities of interest to all; details

will be announced by club email, website and

noticeboards.

MOTORBOATING

The many club members with motorboats are

always seeking to encourage new members

with motorboat interests. Activities take place

throughout the year both on and off the water.

Talks and practical training including boat handling,

engine maintenance and other topics of interest to

motorboat owners are open for all.

The club is always keen to welcome prospective

new members who are motorboat owners and

encourage them to participate in the many

training, social and on-water activities available. We

aim to ensure new and prospective members who

are motorboat owners, are welcomed to the club by

a motorboat user and encouraged to participitate in

the RYA Training Courses offered by the club.

For more information on either

Cruising or Motorboating please

call the club office 01803 292006

or email admin@rtyc.org


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NUMBER SEVEN

FISH BISTRO

Sample the Bay’s freshest fi sh and shellfi sh in

our family-run bistro with harbour views

Wine @

Upstairs - Panoramic Views • 90+ Wines by the Glass

Wine Flights • Gins • Oysters • The place for wine!

To book your table call

Call 01803 295055 to book

Next to the yacht club at

7 Beacon Terrace, Torquay TQ1 2BH

www.no7-fi sh.com

SOCIAL LIFE

The social scene is vital for any club and we

place great importance on our social calendar;

a wide range of functions and events throughout

the year means there is always something for

everyone. As well as organised social events, our

Members’ Bar is of course open throughout the

week, at lunchtimes and evenings and all day

at weekends.

Wednesdays are a permanent highlight of

the week throughout the year. During sailing

season Wednesdays are dedicated to “après

sail” with hearty, home-cooked sailing suppers

available in the restaurant and the Members’

Bar full of post racing discussion. During the

colder winter months our ever-popular quiz

night takes over, where teams pit their greymatter

against one another. New participants

and teams are always welcome.

In 2020, the last Friday of each month will see a

variety of social events from hilarious comedy

nights, great party nights, a sophisticated Jazz

and Gin evening and much, much more. Our

restaurant offers a regular Sunday Carvery; this

provides an excellent opportunity to bring family

and friends into the club for a superb roast at a

great price.

“

In 2020, the last Friday of each

month will see a variety of social

events from hilarious comedy

nights, great party nights, a

sophisticated Jazz and Gin

evening and much, much more...

Special occasions and major sporting events

also feature in our calendar: Ascot Ladies Day, Six

Nations Rugby, Mothering Sunday, Valentine’s

Day and the 2020 Olympics are just a few

examples. The festive season starts with our

Christmas Carol Concert followed by the everpopular

club Christmas Lunch and of course a

fantastic New Year’s Eve party with an especially

exciting theme planned for 2020.

We keep our members fully informed on club

social events through our weekly newsletters,

website, social media channels, digital display

boards and posters in the clubhouse. Details of

our upcoming social events can be found on the

web at rtyc.org/social, where you will find not

only the social calendar but online bookings for

those events that require advance booking.


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AFFILIATED CLUBS

TORQUAY ROWING CLUB

Founded in 1869, Torquay Rowing Club is one of the

oldest sporting clubs in Torbay; although boats and

equipment have changed dramatically during its

long history, the aims of the club remain the same,

to foster the sport of amateur rowing and to provide

amenities for its members.

The club has been affiliated to the Royal Torbay

Yacht Club since the early 1980s and enjoys

the same access to the club’s facilities as other

members. Rowing facilities available to members

include the use of the Fine and Coastal boats

for racing and training, together with rowing

machines and other training equipment under the

guidance of the Club Captain and club coaches.

Members are encouraged to represent the Torquay

Rowing Club at both Fine and Offshore regattas in

the West of England and further afield. The club

hosts the rowing event of the Torbay Royal Regatta

and the coastal rowing Thatcher Rock 8K race.

Social activities are a strong part of the club and

these include the Crab Supper, BBQs, bowling

nights and the renowned annual Holly Ball. Club

training is on Thursday evenings and Sunday

mornings.

Find out more at:

www.torquayrowingclub.co.uk

TORQUAY TENNIS CLUB

Royal Torbay Yacht Club is pleased to offer its

members free affiliate membership of Torquay Tennis

Club. This provides the benefit of free use of Torquay

Tennis Club outdoor courts from September through

to March each year.

Boasting five clay courts, four astro grass and three

indoor acrylic courts along with a fantastic licensed

bar with large viewing balcony, Torquay Tennis Club

is one of the South West’s leading Tennis Clubs. There

is something for players of all ages and standards at

Torquay Tennis Club. If you are new to the game, they

have a variety of coaching opportunities so that you

can learn in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.

Find out more at:

torquaytennisclub.co.uk


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you full factory warranty back-up on:

Honda, Mercury, Mariner

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New & Used Boat

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HOST YOUR EVENT AT


The Club offers a distinctive, flexible venue to host

your event, large or small. Our room hire rates are

competitive and our staff will do everything they

can to ensure your event goes smoothly, from

offering advice on room decoration and layout to

booking you a disco for a party.

Ample parking for your guests is available in the

Council car park immediately opposite the Club.

The Corinthian Room – up to 200 guests

Ideal for larger private parties, training sessions,

corporate functions, wedding receptions and wakes.

With its stylish décor, the Corinthian Room can

accommodate up to 110 guests for a formal seated

meal, 150 guests for a conference style function or

200 guests for a standing-only function. Featuring

a fully stocked bar, permanently installed projector

with a roll-down 100” cinema-style screen, PA

system with wireless microphones, Sonos speaker

system for background music, and a dancefloor

with disco lights, the Corinthian Room is a great

space for your event.

The Corinthian Room also offers easy access to our

terraced garden, providing a spectacular panoramic

view over Tor Bay.

The Billiard Room – up to 50 guests

Ideal for smaller social functions, training sessions,

private dining and small corporate gatherings.

This newly refurbished function space is tastefully

decorated in a style sympathetic to its history.

The Billiard Room offers a quiet, private space

accommodating up to 50 guests for a standing

function and 40 seated. Ideal for anything from

a small yoga class, a family dinner or a corporate

training session, the room features a wall-mounted

4K display for presentations, and a Sonos speaker

system for music.

Restaurant

Private dining for up to 40 guests

Our restaurant, with its sophisticated décor and

spectacular views over Torquay Harbour is a

fantastic venue for your dinner or break-out session

from a larger event in the Corinthian Room.

Catering

Serving anything from a simple finger buffet to a

multi-course gala dinner, our in-house chef prepares

delicious home-cooked food; the emphasis is on

consulting with you to find the ideal menu for your

event. Alternatively, for corporate events, we offer precosted

standardised menus for refreshments and

food to suit all budgets and types of event.

The Committee Room – up to 10-12 or

20 attendees depending on layout

Perfect for smaller business meetings, seminars

or training sessions. Our recently redecorated

Committee Room provides a comfortable, private

and quiet space for your business meeting.

Featuring a board room table seating 10-12

attendees, or more if using conference style

seating. The wall-mounted 4K display is ideal for

presentations. The Committee Room is perfect for

smaller break-out sessions from a larger event in

the Corinthian Room.


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Europe’s only coastal zoo

Fun above and below the waves

Walk amongst our penguins

www.livingcoasts.org.uk

Registered charity number 1099076

VISITING YACHTSMEN

A welcome to Torquay and to

the Royal Torbay Yacht Club

The club is ideally located, sitting just above the

harbour, opposite Beacon Quay car park, and a

short walk from either your boat or car. You are

welcome to use our facilities and enjoy a drink in

the bar or a meal in the restaurant.

Clubs and Class Associations looking to bring

their rally to Tor Bay will be assured of a warm

welcome. Rally lunches, suppers and dinners can

be arranged to suit the needs of the group.

For further information or to

make a booking please call us

on 01803 213910 or by email

admin@rtyc.org

The town centre of Torquay is within easy walking

distance of the harbour and yacht club, where you

will find a number of banks, bureaux de change,

cash points and other local facilities. Torquay has

a lively night life with bars, clubs, award-winning

restaurants and cafes surrounding the inner harbour.

Torquay Harbour lies on the north shore of Tor Bay.

Haldon Pier to the south and Princess Pier to the

west, give shelter to the enclosed harbour facilities.

The Harbour has large events pontoons and

berthing to accommodate visiting sailors.

Beacon Quay provides access to a modern and userfriendly

slipway, accessible at all states of the tide.

The quayside businesses include a pub/restaurant,

shops, a small chandlery and cafes. Princess Pier is a

popular promenade, with views across Tor Bay, Torre

Abbey Sands, Paignton and beyond.

The outer harbour comprises of a 170-berth

pontoon facility managed by Tor Bay Harbour

Authority where visitor berths are generally

available throughout the year.

Torquay

Harbour

N 50° 27′ 45

W 003° 31′ 73

For further information call

01803 292429, VHF Channel 14 or

visit www.tor-bay-harbour.co.uk/

visitors/

A 440-berth marina operated

and managed by MDL Ltd offers

berthing and facilities for visiting

yachtsmen Tel 01803 200210 or

visit http://www.mdlmarinas.

co.uk/mdl-torquay-marina/


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EVENTS & CHAMPIONSHIPS

TORQUAY

A World Class Championship & Event Venue

Come to THE ROYAL TORBAY YACHT CLUB for your next Championship

and enjoy the hospitality of the 2019 RYA Yachts and Yachting Club of the

Year, racing in some of the finest sailing waters in the world.

Our historic clubhouse sits proudly above the

harbour and has recently undergone significant

refurbishment. The growing reputation of our

restaurant and stylish function room is rapidly

establishing the club as a venue of choice in Torbay.

Torquay is a world-renowned sailing venue hosting

America’s Cup trials in the 1930s, sailing events of

the 1948 Olympics, the UK stopover for La Solitaire

de Figaro in 2015 and numerous World, European

and National Championships. In 2019 the club


hosted the hugely successful and prestigious J/70

World Championships.

• Fast and easy access to the race areas

• Pontoons and berthing for up to 100 yachts

and keelboats

• Good harbourside facilities with berthing

ashore for 100+ dinghies

• Modern slipway and cranage

• Unrestricted sailing waters

• RYA qualified Race Officers, experienced Race

Management and Mark Laying teams

• First class Event, Race and Results

administration

• Committee and meeting rooms for Race Office,

Protest and Media

• Top class restaurant and function room

• Our members' bar and terraced gardens with

panoramic views over Tor Bay and the race area

are there for all to enjoy

• Harbourside Car Parking opposite the club

• An enviable range of hotels and self catering

accommodation can be found within close

proximity to the town and harbour.

• Torquay is a thriving and popular resort with

an unrivalled range of harbourside cafes,

restaurants and bars.

• The town comes alive at night and visitors will

be assured of a memorable experience.

Contact us now to discuss or book your event. Enquiries can be

made by email to events@rtyc.org or telephone 01803 292006

We are always ready to assist.

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CHAMPIONSHIP DATES 2020

March 21

Torbay

Tornado

August 1 – 7

Firefly National

Championship

May 23 – 25

SB20 Southern

Championship

August 21 – 23

Torbay Royal

Regatta

June 7 – 19

Yachting Monthly

Triangle Race

August 22 – 23

IRC South West

Championship

June 19 – 21

RS 500 National

Championship

August 29 – 31

RS Tera National

Championships

June 20 – 21

RS Summer

Regatta

September 10 – 13

K6 National

Championship

September 11 – 13

H2 Hadron

National

Championship


Every child has something special to offer...

at Abbey School we find it and make the most of it.

We offer challenges which children thrive on and we attain outstanding academic

results through the hard work and positive support of our dedicated teachers,

all achieved in the cheerful and purposeful environment that is Abbey School.

This year our 11+ pass rate was an amazing 100%.

We are ranked 24th in the top 100 Independent Prep Schools.

We offer nursery places from birth to 4 years and accept funding

for 3 and 4 year olds (both 15 and 30 hours).

We provide a wide range of extra-curricular activities,

making the most of our indoor heated pool and climbing wall.

We’re open all year round with our thriving holiday club running in all school holidays.

If you have young crew to educate,

why not come and visit us?

We look forward to welcoming you to Abbey School

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