The Royal Thames Yacht Club is inviting entries to an open
regatta to be held during the Tullett Prebon London International
Boat Show on 10th and 11th January. Entrants
will race One Metre radio-controlled model boats around the indoor
Watersports Action Pool, which is one of the show’s major visitor
attractions.
Two independent one day competitions are open
to all yacht clubs. Entrants simply need to bring their own One
Metre class yacht, and up to 10 people who can take turns to drive
it. Each regatta lasts for around 90 minutes, with up to 27 teams
taking part each day. Teams will be seeded and will compete for a
place in the daily final.
The winning team will take home a stylish
glassware trophy and £500 prize money, whilst the second placed
team will also receive a trophy and prize money of £200, with prize
money of £100 going to the third placed team. The entry fee for the
event is just £15, which includes 10 complimentary tickets for team
supporters, plus a car parking space at ExCel, so entrants are
saved from having to negotiate public transport whilst carrying
their yacht!
Entry forms and the Notice of Race can be
found online at http://www.royalthames.com/event/272
Entries will be accepted up until the deadline
of 17th December.
The Royal Thames Yacht Club has worked closely
with National Boat Shows Ltd in organising the competition, and it
is hoped that it will become an annual event.
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