Racing
Racing Classes
The racing is run on a handicap basis using the RYA Portsmouth Yardstick system and is split into two classes.
Class 1 is for the faster boats and currently includes International Canoes, Phantoms, Hadron H2s, Aeros, Supernovas and Lasers.
Class 2 is for the slower boats such as Laser 4.7s, Picos, Topazes, Toppers and the local Jewels. The Jewel is a traditional 14′ clinker-built 2-person dinghy built for the Club in the 1950s by James and Stone of Brightlingsea.
Click the map image for a full size map of the race marks.
This year we decided to enter the Walton and Frinton dinghy regatta sailing 3 up in our Wayfarer dinghy. We will cut straight to the chase, we had a fantastic time. Easily the most welcoming and friendly club we have been to in a very long time so join us for day 1 and race 1, as we try and find our way around the Backwaters in Essex.
61 boats made up the bumper entry to this year's Walton and Frinton Yacht Club Dinghy Week with five days of competitive racing taking place in the extremely picturesque Walton Backwaters.
It is with great sadness that I write the following, having received the news that John Apthorp died in his sleep on 10th July.
Walton and Frinton Yacht Club training centre would like to raise funds to be able to provide part and fully funded courses for disadvantaged children in our local area.
