Sailing Barge Association

Thames Sailing Barge Matches.

SWALE BARGE MATCH
23rd August 2003

PROGRAMME

Friday 22nd Aug 18.30 hrs
Briefing for Masters only in Hollowshore Cruising Club
Saturday 3rd August
High Water -Harty Ferry
Low Water -Whitstable Street
Start Classes 4&5 Staysail and Restricted Staysail Barges
tart Class 3 Bowsprit Barges
Start Classes 2 & 2a Large Gaffers LOA 25ft and over.
Gaffers 25ft and under.
Start Classes 1, 1a & 1b Smacks & Bawleys
Replica Smacks & Bawleys
Open Class for ex-fishing craft
Start Class 9 Traditional rigged Bermudan vessels
TBA Start Classes 2b, 6,7 & 8 Small Gaffers
Dutch Barges
Baltic Traders
Traditional steam and motor vessels
MATCH PROCEDURE
Classes 1, 1a, 1b, 2, 2a, 2b, 6, 7 and 9 will be sailed under IYRR Rules. Detailed notes are contained in Sailing Instruction for competitors. The relevant parts of the Match Regulations for Classes 3, 4, & 5 are contained in their Sailing Instructions.
START
A line from the start boat (Catamaran Columbine) anchored on the south shore projected through the Sand End Buoy on the north shore.
The course sailed will be announced at the briefing. In the event of Course 7 or 8 being used, a mark will be provided and details and location will be announced in the March instructions. The Mark used will be the KSA Mark.
FINISH
A line between Receptive (ex Wreck Buoy) situated towards the Western end of the Horse Sand, and the Catamaran Columbine.
PRIZEGIVING
19.30 in the Shipwrights Garden.
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