Dinghy Week 2025

25th - 29th August 2025

Welcome to a week of dinghy racing at the Walton and Frinton Yacht Club

A very warm welcome to all dinghy sailors, young or old, experienced or novice, to this year’s Walton and Frinton Yacht Club Dinghy Week.

This year’s Dinghy Week will run from Monday 25th until Friday 29th August inclusive.

We will again separate the fleet into three classes to give the less experienced sailors some good racing away from the stronger tides, while still allowing more experienced crews to enjoy more challenging courses.

We are delighted this year to welcome some of our more experienced Cadets to Dinghy week following their successes at Cadet week.

More details about Class divisions are given below.

On behalf of WFYC and our very generous Sponsors

Adnams

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Compton's Kitchens

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Hadron Dinghies

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Hasty’s Adventure Farm

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NFU Mutual Colchester

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Parker's Nurseries

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Tide’s Fortune Gin

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Titchmarsh Chandlery

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Walton and Frinton Yacht Trust Ltd

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Adnams - Compton's Kitchens - Hadron Dinghies - Hasty’s Adventure Farm - NFU Mutual Colchester - Parker's Nurseries - Tide’s Fortune Gin - Titchmarsh Chandlery - Walton and Frinton Yacht Trust Ltd -

Programme

Please note that this may be subject to alteration as necessary

+ Two Days will have 2 races, chosen from Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Start times given are for the first start of the sequence. The number of starts and the interval between starts will be given at the briefing .

This programme is subject to alteration as necessary. Daily briefings will take place at the above times by the clubhouse.

Boats should be rigged, you should be signed on, and you should be ready to go on the water prior to attending the briefing.

Please allow at least 30 minutes to get from the Club to a start line near the Spit Buoy in the Twizzle.

Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions - Please Read

📄Download the PDF here📄

DINGHY WEEK DIVISIONS we will have three classes, each with courses set in areas of the Backwaters most suitable for the weather and competitors sailing in each Division. The Divisions may be subject to adjustment depending on the numbers of entrants in each class but will be fixed for the week.

Less experienced competitors who sail a class 2 boat may request a move to class 3 (move only with approval of the race committee)

Division 1 - PN 900 to 1129 Long Course - Challenging courses, going past Stone Point

Division 2 - PN 1130 to 1299 Medium Course - Courses will only go past Stone Point in good conditions.

Division 3 - PN 1300 to 1450 (Includes Toppers, Mirrors, Picos, Teras etc) Shorter Courses for less experienced sailors which stay closer to the club and in the Wade.

Sponsors

We are very grateful to our sponsors. Their generous contributions have helped to ensure the success of Dinghy Week, both afloat and ashore. Thank you.

We hope that everyone involved will have a very enjoyable week and will want to continue supporting this annual event.

Supporters

The Sailing Committee would like to thank all those involved with making sure that Dinghy Week runs as efficiently as possible. Without this help (mostly from volunteers) we would not be able to run a race week (or our other racing programmes).

A special thanks to the Race Officers, Race Management Team, safety boat crews and shore crews. Not forgetting the organisers of the outside bar and evening entertainment, all of whom have given freely of their own time, to make this a successful Dinghy Week.

Volunteering for Race Officer/Assistant or Safety Boat Duties?

The Club is always looking for additional help to run the race box, committee boat and the fleet of support craft.

Some prior experience is useful but not essential. Training will be given where necessary.

If you do not have your own boat, this is a great way to get involved in the club’s racing activities and to also meet new people.

If you are interested, please get in touch. We would love to hear from you. Please email the office office@wfyc.co.uk

2024 Media

Charlie Inskip (@seaeyeci) Dinghy Week 2024 Photo Gallery. Click the image to view.

Day 1, race 1

Day 3, race 4

Day 2, races 2 and 3

Day 3, race 5 plus off the water entertainment

2024 Results