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Optimist Open - ESC

21st September, 12:00 - 15:00

Racing will be held in Chichester Harbour (Sweare Deep) for the main fleet and in the vicinity of Emsworth Sailing Club for the regatta fleet.

Up to four races are planned.

£20.00 entry includes competitors' tea

Chichester Harbour visitors fee (£3.50) must be pre-booked with entry.

Notices to competitors and other information will be posted on this page and communicated via the ESC Optimist Open Meeting WhatsApp group.

Entry under 'Tickets' below. Please make sure you select the correct 'Main' or 'Regatta' ticket for your entry.

Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions will be available under 'Downloads' below.

Breakfast options available to pre-book below.

ESC Opi Open - 21 September - Key Timings
HT 12.27
08:30Registration Opens - in front of club
09:00Safety boat briefing - up on balcony
09:30Main briefing (all) - in front of clubhouse
10:00Regatta Fleet briefing, straight after main fleet briefing
10:20Main fleet committee vessel and safety fleet launch
10:30Main fleet launch
11:00Main fleet not start before
11:10Regatta fleet committee vessel and safety fleet launch
11:15Regatta fleet launch
11:30Regatta fleet no start before
14:30No warning signal after
15:30Competitor Tea - in clubhouse
16:00Prize giving - in clubhouse

Downloads

Tickets

Chichester Harbour Visitor's Fee
£3.50
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Required for all boats not possessing an annual Chichester Harbour dues plaque

Optimist Main Fleet
£20.00
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Available until 21 Sep 2025 23:59

I agree to be bound by the rules that govern this event. I confirm that I accept the provisions in the Notice of Race and that my boat will conform to the requirements of the event. Parents/guardians of those under 18 at the time of the event confirm that they have read and accept the Parental Declaration in the NoR.

Participants may cancel and receive a full refund up to seven days after entering, or seven days before the event, whichever is earlier. After then, entry fees are non-refundable. If ESC cancels the event more than 24 hours before the planned start, a full refund may be given, less any non-retrievable costs. Should an event have to be cancelled part way through its duration, a partial refund may be given, less any non-retrievable costs.

Optimist Regatta Fleet
£20.00
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Available until 21 Sep 2025 23:59

I agree to be bound by the rules that govern this event. I confirm that I accept the provisions in the Notice of Race and that my boat will conform to the requirements of the event. Parents/guardians of those under 18 at the time of the event confirm that they have read and accept the Parental Declaration in the NoR.

Participants may cancel and receive a full refund up to seven days after entering, or seven days before the event, whichever is earlier. After then, entry fees are non-refundable. If ESC cancels the event more than 24 hours before the planned start, a full refund may be given, less any non-retrievable costs. Should an event have to be cancelled part way through its duration, a partial refund may be given, less any non-retrievable costs.

Cooked Breakfast
£8.95
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Cooked breakfast – bacon, sausage, hash brown, fried egg, beans & toast

Breakfast Bap
£3.95
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Breakfast bap – sausage or bacon & a hashbrown

Warm toffee & strawberry waffle
£5.00
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