The South Gippsland Yacht Club will once again host the Regatta, now in its 10th year, over the weekend of the 17th and 18th of February for classic dinghies of all classes.

The Inverloch Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta is for the display and racing of historic and classic dinghies of a type typically sailed prior to 1985 that used to be once a familiar sight at beaches around Australia. These will be principally of wooden construction and traditional rigging with timber or aluminum spars, however boats with a hull incorporating composite materials plus timber deck (eg. NS14) may also be considered at the discretion of the organizing committee. A brief history of the boat (and optional photo) should be provided as part of the entry documentation and organizers will arrange a display of information for public appreciation.

The Regatta includes social activities, a series of 4 races and a relaxed display of classic boats, however in response to entrant feedback; there will be less emphasis on static boat judging. Sailors entering their classic or historic wooden dinghy in one or more of the scheduled races will be eligible for a range of awards and prizes. Awards for boat presentation will be based on voting by a mix of entrants, SGYC members and event sponsors or ambassadors. A scoring system will be developed and advised prior to the event. All participants will receive a commemorative plaque and a regatta shirt per paid boat entry.

Young sailors participating in at least 2 races during the Regatta will receive a cash award courtesy of Bendigo Bank, Inverloch and are eligible for the overall “Best Youth Sailor” Award.

An informal Regatta dinner comprising pre-dinner nibbles, main and desert will be held on the Saturday evening and participants are encouraged to return their entry form and book early to ensure availability.

ELIGIBILITY

The Regatta is open to members of yacht clubs affiliated with Australian Sailing who will sail a dinghy that complies with these rules.