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Spirit 2021 Regatta: Event Details Event Overview SPIRIT 2021 REGATTA: EVENT DETAILS EVENT OVERVIEW: A SIX RACE SERIES AMONGST A PROGRAMME OF VARIED SOCIAL EVENTS EXCLUSIVELY FOR SPIRIT YACHTS WHEN: SATURDAY 14TH AUGUST – SATURDAY 21ST AUGUST 2021 WHERE: ST. PETER PORT, GUERNSEY Hosted by Spirit Yachts & Guernsey Yacht Club LBG. In partnership with Supported by SAILS RACING & SOCIAL PROGRAMME DATE ACTIVITY Regatta office open for registration from 12pm. Regatta office located upstairs in the marquee at Guernsey Yacht Club Saturday 14th August 6pm – 8pm: Welcome drinks sponsored by Locate Guernsey at Candie Gardens, to include regatta briefing 8am: coffee & croissants in the regatta marquee, followed by briefing at 9am Sunday 15th August Races 1 & 2. First warning signal 10.30am 7pm: Hattiers Rum tasting & BBQ at Guernsey Yacht Club 10.30am: briefing in the regatta marquee Monday 16th August Race 3 (30nm passage race). First warning signal 12.00pm Free evening 8am: coffee & croissants in the marquee, followed by briefing at 9am Race 4. First warning signal 10.30am. Post-racing dockside dark & stormies by Hattiers Rum Tuesday 17th August 3pm: Fun, charity Optimist racing on the yacht pond in front of Guernsey Yacht Club to raise funds for Guernsey Sailing Trust 7pm: Dinner at Guernsey Yacht Club Rest day (no racing, or rescheduled racing if required) Wednesday 18th August 6pm: Sunset drinks and BBQ at The White House Hotel on Herm Island, to include regatta briefing for Race 5 8am: first warning signal for Race 5 (round Guernsey race) Thursday 19th August Free evening 8am: coffee & croissants served in the marquee, followed by briefing at 9am Friday 20th August Race 6. First warning signal 10.30am 7pm: Regatta prize giving dinner at Old Government House hotel Saturday 21st August Regatta office open from 9am, yachts depart RACING The Spirit 2021 Regatta racing schedule has been designed to provide a variety of passage, long inshore, round the cans and windward/leeward courses to suit Spirit yachts of all sizes. Quality of racing is key and the race committee The race committee is hoping to include two aims to be flexible depending on the tides and passage races (one around Guernsey and one weather to ensure the best possible course around Sark) as well as a mixture of short and setting throughout the week. The programme long inshore courses in the Little Russell channel. includes a ‘lay-day’ to give competitors the opportunity to explore the Channel Islands but There will be daily morning briefings to provide also to allow for re-scheduling of races if required. an explanation of the day’s racing, tides and weather, as well as the opportunity for skippers and crew to ask any questions. ENTRY & BERTHING The regatta entry fee shall be £35 per metre for each Spirit yacht. Berthing has been reserved in Guernsey Harbour on the ‘walk ashore’ pontoons from 12pm on Saturday 14th August to 12pm on Saturday 21st August. Berthing fees are shown below and further details can be found on the separate entry form. YACHT LENGTH OVERALL BERTHING COST PER 24 HRS Up to 7.99m £16.50 8m – 9.99m £20.25 10m – 11.99m £25.50 12m – 13.99m £28.50 14m – 15.99m £33.00 16m – 17.99m £36.00 18m – 19.99m £39.00 20m – 21.99m £47.25 22m – 23.99m £51.00 24m – 25.99m £56.25 26m – 39.99m £99.75 The above costs are specifically for Spirit yachts during the regatta. Any additional berthing will be charged at Guernsey Harbour’s prevailing rates. SOCIAL EVENTS The social programme for the Spirit 2021 Regatta is designed to offer a balance of camaraderie with the fleet and opportunities to independently explore Guernsey and the surrounding islands. Highlights include welcome drinks overlooking The marquee will also be the venue for morning the Little Russell channel, rum tasting and breakfasts and briefings, as well as mid-week an evening ferry trip across to Herm island social events. for a sunset BBQ. A spectacular three course dinner and prize-giving at the prestigious Old Thanks to a combination of the support from Government House hotel will round off the regatta partner Locate Guernsey and our event week in style. The regatta headquarters will be sponsors, as well as contribution from Spirit Yachts, in a marquee on the outdoor deck of Guernsey the cost of social events for competitors (excluding Yacht Club LBG, overlooking the Little Russell, the regatta prize-giving dinner) is included in the Castle Cornet and Havelet Bay. entry fee. See entry form for details. RUM TASTING CASTLE CORNET SUNSET ON HERM ISLAND OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE WHERE: GUERNSEY YACHT CLUB LBG TRAVEL Guernsey is easily accessible from the UK, France and further afield. Currently, the authorities in Guernsey plan to full open the island’s borders from 1st July. By sea: By air: Condor Ferries provides services to Guernsey There are regular flights from several UK and from Portsmouth and Poole in the UK. European destinations to Guernsey. Guernsey The car and passenger ferry from Poole takes airport is a ten-minute drive from St. Peter Port. three hours and brings you directly into St. Peter Port. Alternatively, a seven-hour ferry from Regatta sponsor Oceanskies is able to arrange Portsmouth runs during the day to St. Peter Port aircraft charter on request: [email protected] and overnight on the way back to the UK. ACCOMMODATION There is a range of accommodation in Guernsey, but availability is limited and early booking is advised. Under the current circumstances, some providers are taking reservations but will wait until nearer the summer to accept deposits. Please contact [email protected] if you have any accommodation queries. RECOMMENDED HOTELS (SEE NEXT PAGE FOR SELF-CATERING): Old Government House Hotel & Spa: the only La Collinette Hotel: three-star boutique hotel five-star hotel on Guernsey. A beautiful building with self-catering apartments and cottages on steeped in history with sea views. 10min walk to site; a 15min walk to the harbour. the pontoons in St. Peter Port. Duke of Normandie Hotel: three-star, modern St Pierre Park Hotel: four-star hotel situated in hotel located 75metres from St. Peter Port High 35 acres of grounds with a spa and golf course on Street and a 5min walk to the harbour. site. 30min walk or 10min drive to the harbour. Best Western Moores Central Hotel: three-star The Duke of Richmond Hotel: four-star, hotel in a picturesque building right in the heart contemporary hotel located next to Cambridge of St. Peter Port town; 10min walk to the harbour. Park, a 15min walk to the harbour. La Michèle Hotel: simple, comfortable, family-run Fermain Valley Hotel: four-star, secluded hotel, hotel located in Fermain Bay. Approx. 10min drive 30min walk or 10min drive to the harbour. and 25min walk to St Peter Port. Best Western Hotel de Havelet: four-star, Georgian hotel with views over the harbour, 10min walk to the harbour. SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION Whilst Guernsey has some lovely self-catering properties, there are limited options for large groups. Crew may need to be housed across multiple properties and early reservation is essential. BELOW ARE SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR SELF-CATERED PROPERTIES, ALL OF WHICH ARE LOCATED IN THE ST. PETER PORT AREA. AS WITH CERTAIN HOTELS, PROPERTIES VARY IN THEIR APPROACH TO THIS SUMMER AND MAY ONLY CONFIRM BOOKINGS NEARER TO AUGUST. Grange Lodge Hotel Self Catering Apartments: [email protected] Albany Self Catering Apartments: [email protected] Ilex Lodge: [email protected] La Collinette Hotel Cottages and Apartments: [email protected] For a more comprehensive list of options, please email [email protected] A TASTE OF GUERNSEY RESTAURANTS From high-end to low-key, there are plenty of restaurants serving delicious food on Guernsey. TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: Octopus: a stunning venue on the south side of Havelet Bay in St. Peter Port, offering fantastic views of the Little Russell out towards Herm, Jethou, and Sark. Vibrant atmosphere, outdoor terrace and an international menu including fresh local seafood. Gusto: informal, quintessentially Italian with delicious food and friendly service in the heart of St. Peter Port. Copenhagen Bar & Grill: located on the ground floor of a former Coach House with views of St. Peter Port, Castle Cornet and Havelet Bay from the restaurant and outdoor terrace. Mediterranean food and an extensive cocktail menu. The Slaughterhouse: modern restaurant and bar right on the harbour with views over St. Peter Port and Havelet Bay. Informal with a varied drinks/cocktail menu. Le Nautique: fine dining seafood restaurant with views of St. Peter Port harbour. The Boathouse: low key restaurant located right next to St. Peter Port harbour serving delicious food and drinks all day. The decking at the back is ideal for breakfast or lunch in the sunshine, or dinner overlooking the marina. Reservation for all restaurants is advised to avoid disappointment, especially if the booking is for a large number of people. EXPERIENCE GUERNSEY ACTIVITIES The focal points of the Spirit 2021 Regatta are the racing and socialising with fellow Spirit owners and crew. However, a rest day has been included in the programme to allow entrants to take time out and explore Guernsey and the surrounding islands. TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: - Visit one of the island’s 27 beaches: Petit Port, - Gin tasting at Bella Luce Distillery Moulin Huet Bay, Pembroke Bay and Cobo Bay all come highly recommended - Hauteville House: home to famous French writer Victor Hugo, during his time in exile - Explore the island by walking one of the from France many footpaths along cliff paths, rural lanes and coves - Walk the 400m causeway at low tide to Lihou Island, a small tidal island off the west coast - Watersports: surfing, kayaking, stand up paddle of Guernsey with an official population of boarding and coasteering one person - Take a day trip to Sark or Herm on the ferry.
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