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Early-bird entry for this year’s Chichester Harbour Race week (August 21-25) closes at midnight on 30 June.

Already more than 50 boats have signed up, with competitors ranging from Musto Skiff to Chichester Scow, from Firefly to Flying Fifteen. Strong entries in single-handed and youth classes mean there will be lots of Solos, Finns, RS Fevas and Lasers racing in an event that showcases both classic and the most modern dinghy designs. A limit of 425 boats has been set for 2017 – last year 401, from 53 clubs, competed.

The event is run by a team of volunteers from Chichester Harbour Federation clubs and is hosted by Hayling Island SC. Racing is on the wide stretch of water at the harbour mouth, at the top of the tide and each of the three courses has its own committee boat.

Once the racing is over, a busy social programme kicks in, with live music, a steel band, discos, an expert-led discussion on single-handed sailing, a quiz and more.

http://chichesterharbourraceweek.sailevent.net

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