EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER

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, 13^th September 2025

Times – High Tide details for Porthmadog: 12:55 at 4.54m

Registration – closes PROMPT at 10:45am

(can be done via email beforehand as well, to be received by Thursday, 11th September 2025)

Cox briefing – 11am
From Porthmadog to Buoy 15 at Borth y Gest at 11:30am
Starting at 12 Noon

Location – Madoc Yacht Club & Harbour, Porthmadog with race start at Buoy 15 and finish at Borth y Gest

Launching the boats from the slipway in Porthmadog harbour and making our way to Buoy 15, Borth y Gest for the start
Once everyone at the finish, make our way back to the Harbour
Food, drinks & presentation back at Madoc Yacht Club. Address – Madoc Yacht Club, Pencei, Porthmadog, LL49 9AT

Additional notes:

* This year, Porthmadog Harbour is celebrating its 200year anniversary.

As such, we are extending the course and picking up 2 additional items (to the normal 1) on route. First boat to finish to hand/show all three items to a designated person on the beach.

Cost – £5.00 each, including cox and pilot per boat (£30). Any profits from the day will be donated to MIND
Tea & coffee will be available before hand, with some bacon baps
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 slip
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