Venue

Duver Boat Park, Seaview, Isle of Wight. PO34 5AJ

w3w.co/graph.junction.driftwood 

Organising Authority

Sea View Yacht Club (SVYC), Seaview, PO34 5HB

01983 613268

[email protected]

www.svyc.org.uk

 


Date

Saturday 6 July 2024

 


Tides

Portsmouth (BST)

LW   05:33 1.1m 

HW  12:42  4.4m

LW   17:54 1.2m


Events

 There will be two events:

1.    Sprint time trial, held off the beach from the Duver Boat Park, whereby competitors will race individually against the clock around a short course (less than 500m) with a leader board showing results per Class through the day.

2.    A morning-only Coastal Cruise in Company from the Duver Boat Park to Seagrove Bay and back – a total distance of approximately 3.5km (2 Nautical miles)


Eligibility

Eligible participants will be those people that have registered their entry with Mountbatten and have provided their names and emergency contact details. 

Competitors in the time trial will be divided into Classes based on their gender and age, in line with the GBSUP CIC Competition Rules 2024.

Eligible boards will be recreational Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP) no longer than 14 foot in length.

Spectators

Participants are welcome to bring family and friends to spectate from the Duver beach. Spectators are also welcome to visit the Sea View Yacht Club for food and refreshments.


Programme                                                                  Time

Briefing at the Duver Boat Park                                     0900 – 0930

Coastal Cruise in Company start                                   0945

Course opens for time trial                                             1000

Buffet Lunch at SVYC between                                     1200 & 1400

Course closes for time trial                                             1530

Prizegiving at SVYC                                                       1645

Close of Regatta                                                            1730


Time Trial Rules

The course will be explained at the briefing but will involve a Water Start between two buoys around a short course and a Water Finish between two buoys back at or near the Start Line.

The time will be taken from the moment that the first part of the Competitor’s body crosses the Start Line until the first part of the Competitor’s body crosses the Finish Line.

False starts or not going around the course will result in the time not being recorded. 

Competitors can take part in more than one time trial; in which case the results will be based on their fastest time.


Conditions of Entry

The Organising Authority may alter the timetable or format of the Events or cancel one or both Events altogether if conditions are unsuitable.

In any case, it is the responsibility of each participant, whether in the Time Trial or the Coastal Cruise, to determine whether they are fit to participate in the conditions in which he or she will find themselves. By going to sea, the participant confirms their equipment is fit for those conditions and that he or she is competent to take part in them.

Prizes & Scoring System

A prize will be awarded to the winner of each Class, so long as there has been more than one entry in that Class.

The results of the Time Trial for each Class will be based on the fastest times recorded during the day.

Safety Equipment

Each participant, whether in the Time Trial or the Coastal Cruise, shall be connected to their Boards by a Leash and wear a personal flotation device at all times whilst afloat. These will be available if you need to borrow one.

Accommodation and Travel

Each participant will be responsible for arranging their own transport requirements. If coming from the Mainland, Wightlink Car Ferries run from Portsmouth to Fishbourne and Passenger Ferries run from both Portsmouth and Southsea to Ryde. Car ferry bookings should be made as soon as possible. It is also recommended that you check the passenger service timetable prior to travelling by telephoning Wightlink on 0871 3761000 or Hovertravel on 0239 2281 1000. Passengers using the Hovertravel or Wightlink services to Ryde can pre-book taxis from Ryde to Seaview by calling Ryde Taxis on 01983 811111.


Moorings for Cruising Yachts

A limited number of visitors' moorings are available off Seaview for yachts of up to 15 tons T.M. These should be booked in advance by contacting the Secretary of Sea View Yacht Club at the above address.


Sea View Yacht Club Rules

The SVYC has few strict Rules. However, the House and Premises Committee would like to inform guests and visitors that:

1.    No dogs (except guide dogs), pushchairs or prams are allowed inside the Club but may be left on the wooden staging;

2.    Bare feet are not allowed inside the Club or on the wooden staging;

3.    No children are allowed in the immediate bar area; and

4.    Mobile phones should only be used on silent mode.


Refunds

Entries to this event are non-refundable, but can be transferred. Please notify organisers of any transfers ahead of the day.

Correspondence 

Please address any queries relevant to this event to: 

Charlotte Hornblow, Mountbatten Fundraising Manager: [email protected]