Wednesday Evening Racing
Wednesday evening racing is a key part of our sailing calendar, providing a mix of competitive racing and social sailing for members of all abilities.
Schedule
- Start Times: Warm-up Race - 18:30, Main Race - 19:00 (or as soon as possible after the warm-up race, but not starting before 19:00)
- Number of Races: We aim for two back-to-back fleet races. Race 1 is short warm-up race lasting approximately 25 minutes. Race 2 is the main race lasting approximately 45 minutes.
- Season: Wednesday evening racing runs from May until the end of September. See the club calendar for details.
Race Management
- Course Setting: Courses are typically set and displayed from the committee boat, ensuring varied and challenging racing.
- Race Formats: Handicap fleet races with a single start.
Participation
- Eligibility: All full sailing members are welcome to race. Visiting sailors may be granted temporary membership for the day.
- Sign-On Procedure: Competitors must sign-on online before racing (https://www.drsc.co.uk/page/sign-on-for-club-racing)
- Boats: You can sail any monohull non-foiling dinghy with a valid Great Lakes handicap. Other craft may be raced with prior approval of the sailing committee.
Communication
- Notices and Updates: All race-related announcements, including schedule changes and important notices, will be posted on the DRSC Club Racing WhatsApp group. Members are encouraged to join and stay updated.
For full details see the Notice of Race (NoR) and Sailing Instructions (SIs)
We look forward to seeing you on the water and enjoying competitive, fun, and friendly Wednesday evening racing.
Last updated 09:23 on 20 February 2026