Dell Quay Sailing Club

DELL QUAY SAILING CLUB

RYA HONDA YOUTH RIB CHAMPIONSHIP

Friday 16 April 2010 at 11:30am

The RYA Honda Youth Rib Championship is a national championship for 8 - 16 year drivers to demonstrate their skills. Clubs hold local heats to determine who they put forward for their regional finals. There are two classes based on age (8-12 and 13-16) and the winners of our heat will represent the club at the regional finals, and the winners from the regional finals take part in the national final at the Southampton International Boat Show.

The competition takes the form of a time trial around a set of marks and the fastest time wins. The buoys are set between 2 and 4 boat lengths apart so that skill and control, and not necessarily speed, are the most important factors. The course starts with a slalom section, followed by a man over board exercise, then a reverse around a mark before crossing the finishing line. Each competitor should have two runs, one as a practice run and one as a times ‘hot lap’.

Our Chief Power Boat Instructor, John Nash, will give you an introduction on power boat driving and essential safety procedures before venturing on to the water, in the club safety boats to tackle the course.

To book you place on the DQSC heat you must complete an entry form which can be found in the Juniors section of the DQSC web site under RYA Youth Rib.  www.dellquaysc.co.uk

Please send the completed entry form to John Nash at DQSC, Dell Quay Road, Dell Quay, Chichester PO20 7EE  or by e mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Places are limited and will be allotted in order of entry received.

You must bring with you on the day a life jacket, warm windproof clothing and a packed lunch.

Checkout the action from the 2009 final on the RYA web site at http://www.rya.org.uk/programmes/hondaryayouthrib/Pages/VideoHondaYouthRib2009.aspx