LNTM 13-24 – Classic Channel Regatta – 17th to 20th July.

Effective from 17/07/2022 to 20/07/2024

All mariners are advised that Dart Harbour is hosting the Classic Channel Regatta between Wednesday the 17th of July, and departing on Saturday the 20th of July.

Up to 80 Classic Sailing yachts of various sizes will be berthing with us, and heading out for daily racing in Start Bay. Mariners should be aware of the increased number of visiting vessels during this week, particularly when the race fleet are outbound or inbound from racing.

Visitor berthing will be limited, with the event taking priority on the majority of the walk ashore pontoons on the Dartmouth Side. Visiting vessels that are not part of the race fleet may be directed to move berths in the lead up to the event.

Mariners are advised of the following events:

Wednesday July 17^th
- Registration day. It is likely that the harbour will be incredibly busy with vessels arriving on this day.
Thursday July 18^th
- 10:30 – Parade of Sail – the Classic Channel Regatta fleet, will depart their berths, and join a parade of sail. The classic yachts will queue on the Kingswear (eastern side) of the river, south of the Higher Ferry, turn and head down river outwards for their first day of racing.Please follow the directions given by the River Team during this parade.
- 12:00 – Dartmouth Classics Races – first start in Start Bay. Vessels will return when racing finishes.
Friday July 19^th
- 10:00 – Dartmouth Classics Races – first start in Start Bay. Vessels will return when racing finishes. Vessels will return when racing finishes.
Saturday July 20^th
- Time TBC – Classic Channel Regatta fleet depart for the race to St Peters Port.