Stephen Probert Event Details:
PILOT RACE INFORMATION
Background Information:
As some of you may be aware, our Celtics are based on pilot gigs where a Pilot was rowed out to an incoming vessel.
At the time, the pilots would compete with each other for the work; with the fastest gig crew to get their pilot onboard first would get the job.
We have based our Fun Race on this – crews rowing out along a course, with a passenger (the Pilot) to fetch some treasure, before heading back. Start and finish are both at Borth y Gest.
Previously (and weather permitting) the water pistols come out to drench the Pilots on the beaches.
We then parade back down the trots, to put the boats away before getting some food (and drink), and then onto the Prize giving.
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Date – Saturday, 25th May 2024
Times – High Tide details for Porthmadog: 10:16 at 4.63m
- Registration – closes PROMPT at 845am
(can be done via email beforehand as well, to be received by Thursday, 23rd May 2024)
- Cox briefing – 9am
- From Porthmadog to Borth y Gest at 915am
- Starting at 930am
Location – Madoc Yacht Club & Harbour, Porthmadog with race start and finish at Borth y Gest
- Launching the boats from the slipway in Porthmadog harbour and making our way to Borth y Gest for the start
- Once everyone at the finish, make our way back to the
- Food, drinks & presentation back at Madoc Yacht Club Address – Madoc Yacht Club, Pencei, Porthmadog, LL49 9AT
Additional notes:
- Cost – £5.00 each, including cox and pilot per boat (£30)
- Tea & coffee will be available before hand, with some bacon
- Food is being provided at the Yacht Club after the Race (included in the entry price) Please let us know of any dietary requirements.
- Parking
- Cars – there are limited spaces at the Yacht Club car park but there are council parking facilities nearby. NOTE – there is a camera system in Unless we have registrations in a timely manner, a fine will be issued by the operating company which we have no control.
- Celtics & trailers can be kept on the green, by the
- Fancy dress – crew and boats in pilot and/or pirate attire
- Changing facilities available at the Yacht Club
- Race viewing spots – Borth y Gest, along the beach and further along on the coastal path by the Pill box
The Yacht Club is open all day so everyone is more than welcome to stay for a drink or two afterwards.
If you would like names of camping or B&B options, please let us know when you confirm you are attending.
Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/05/2024 | 9:00 am | WSR Challenge Races 2024 | 2024 |
