Greetings,

The Eastern Cape All Class Provincial Regatta previously held at Swartvlei is taking place at the Mossel Bay Yacht during the first weekend of the school holidays from 26 till 29 September 2008.

This annual regatta has always been a fantastic event enjoying support from all over South Africa and with Mossel Bay Yacht Club enjoying one of the best beachfront locations in South Africa this years event will be great for both sailors and their families.

Oppies Sailing in front of the MBYC - venue for the 2008 E.Cape all class provincials.

Registration for entrants is from 15h00 on Friday 26 September at the MBYC. The first race is scheduled for 11h00 Saturday 27 and the last race around noon on Monday 29 September followed by prizegiving.

Rob Holden has arranged for discounted rates at the Mossel Bay Protea Hotel that is a short walk from the MBYC clubhouse. Alternatively camping facilities are been made available at the Milkwood Primary School and a large selection of B&B's is able to booked via Mossel Bay Tourism or 044 6912202

As the Protea Hotel has only 31 rooms it is important that you book now if you plan to take advantage of their special offer. To book please telephone them on +27 (0) 44 6913738 and ask for the MBYC regatta special offer.

Redhouse Yacht Club has cleared their sailing calendar for this weekend to allow all our members the opportunity of participating. Please diarise this weekend now, support it and help ensure RYC is fully represented at this regatta.

I am collecting a list of trailers available for loan that weekend to get your boat there and back. If you do not have your own trailer and would like to borrow one please contact me a.s.a.p.

Yours in sailing

PAUL PETTITT
Commodore
041 581-5394

Additional Information:

Official Notice of Race

Redhouse Yacht Club Website

The Regatta Secretary
Glynis Baer
Cell 0828937905
baer@global.co.za

Accomodation & Regatta Enquiries:
Rob Holden robholden@mweb.co.za Tel. 083 320 6362
Dave Manley DManley@samsa.org.za