Round Britain and Ireland Race 2006
Round
Britain and Ireland Race is sponsored by Sevenstar.
On the 7th August the start gun will go off from the Royal
Yacht Squadron and
yachts from fully crewed IRC, IRM, Open
60s and multi hulls all coded to category 1
race certification under ISAF Special Regulations will blast over
the line.
The race is to be organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club and the approximate race distance around the British Isles is some 1750 miles. It is expected that the first yachts should cross the finishing line about ten or eleven days after the start.
Round Britain and Ireland on our Swan's
Note: This Price is £1000 less than our Competitors. We own the yachts.
Experience
Sailing experience is not compulsory, however due to the nature of this race, commitment and a willingness to race is essential.
Qualifications for entry
The skipper and at least 50% of the crew must have completed (in the yacht in which they will race the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race) in the 13 months preceding the start either:
1. The 2005 Rolex Fastnet Race, or
1. 500 miles of RORC racing including two races of over 150 miles, or
If the yacht is normally kept in a place without reasonable access to RORC racing:
2. One RORC offshore race of over 150 miles plus offshore racing* or a non-stop passage making a total of at least 500 miles proposed in writing and agreed by the RORC, or
3. other qualifications similar to (3) above proposed in writing and agreed by the RORC
Notes: *To qualify as "offshore racing" a race must be of at least 150 miles duration and include at least one night at sea.
A service yacht may qualify as above or submit written authority from her service establishment.
The acceptance by RORC of any experience qualification does not warrant suitability for the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race
The Safety and sea survival course
This course is the ISAF Offshore Race Crew Course and essential for any who sail and race offshore. The course includes theory on Survival techniques including a wet drill, basic first aid and heavy weather sailing tactics. The course will be run in May.
Round Britain and Ireland Campaign Breakdown
- ISAF Offshore Race Crew Course & sea survival
- Four RORC races (approx 10 to 12 days)
- Post race deliveries
- 4 days / long weekend of intensive offshore race coaching by Professional Race skipper
- Accommodation
- Food whilst training and racing
- Safety gear
- Crew clothing, shirts and hats.
- All race fees (excludes personal insurance)
Training and Coaching
Due to competing in classics like the Rolex Fastnet and the Swan European Regatta's our team of training coaches have a vast experience in helping crews gel and work efficiently as a team. Our skippers weekly sail and provide guidance on Team building sailing days with non-sailors; during our training weekend and throughout the RORC qualifying race campaign coaching and leadership of the highest level can be expected as a result.
Training package
- Preparation of Crew
- Preparation and set up of yacht for racing
- Introduction to racing rules and "Rules of the Road."
- Race strategy/tactics/weather/tides/equipment.
- Coastal and Offshore navigation
- Effective use of wind/speed/depth instruments along with GPS and radar.
- Starts
- Points of sail.
a)Upwind boat handling – tacking and trimming
b)Downwind boat handling – gybing and trimming including spinnaker work and boat trim - Watch systems day/night advantages and disadvantages.
- Heavy weather sailing.
Cost £2995.00 per person
Discounts are available if you have already completed a Swan Yacht Charter sailing race event and as a result do not need to take up the training.
For further details are provided in the Round Britain and Ireland Race