RACES 2022

Two races a year are organised by the Club, the Round the Island Race and the Cecil Howard Race. Both races are open to all River Cruiser Class yachts.  If you have any queries, please contact our Vice Commodore.

Round the Island River Cruiser Race 
The Round the Island Race takes place each August and starts from Somerleyton. All River Cruiser Class yachts are welcome to enter and the event counts towards the RCC Sabrina Trophy.
Saturday 20th August 2022
Starting at Somerleyton
Entries:  Hand in start times to Mark Thorne Saturday morning before 9am to Mark Thorne OOD on the bank.  £10 fee
Briefing:  9am at the GWYC Bench on the bank
There will be no official post race supper however some will be eating afterwards at The Dukes Head.

 

Cancelled 2020 and 2021

2019 Round the Island Flyer– includes briefing point, where/when to hand in start times and details of the race supper.

GWYC – Round the Island Results 2019

For further details on the race course, history and results click here.

Cecil Howard River Cruiser Race
The Cecil Howard Race takes place each September, usually on the Sunday preceding the Yare Navigation Race. Racing starts at Cantley – The Reedcutter Inn and finishes at Coldham Hall.
Sunday 11th September 2022
Cantley to Coldham Hall
Entries:  8:00 – 8:30am 11th September outside Reedcutter Inn.  £10 fee
Briefing:  9:00am with assigned start times
There will be no official pre race supper at the Reedcutter although folks will be gathering the night before for socialising and dinner off the menu. Please contact Lynn to book.

 

Cecil Howard 2021 – Race Results

2021 Cecil Howard Race Flyer – includes briefing point, where/when to hand in start times and details of the race supper.

Cancelled 2020

This is an open event and yachts on provisional handicaps are not eligible for trophies.

For further details on the race course, history and results click here.