Sailing Events Calendar

GLORY is supporting the following regattas and rallies.

Date Event details
Friday June 27th 2008

Stonewall Sails - New York's Gay Pride Regatta
The Knickerbocker Sailing Association (KSA) invites you to participate in the annual regatta held over the Gay Pride weekedn. The organizing authority for the regatta is True North Sailing School at the Newport Marina in Jersey City, NJ.

The regatta will be sailed in J-24's provided by True North. 7 available boats with each boat having a crew of 3 or 4 people.
24 to 28 July 2008
EuroGames Regatta, Barcelona, Spain
For the first time ever, the EuroGames will include sailing. The regatta will be held in J24s with 3-4 people and will require one person from the organising club on each boat. For more information, www.panteresgrogues.org, email: vela@panteresgrogues.org .
6th—7th September 2008
EuroGay Cup, Brighton, UK
The 7th annual EuroGay Cup will be held in Brighton, England in 2007. The event will take place using the SailNetUK fleet of siz Sigma 8 yachts. Teams will have 4-5 crew and sail in spinnaker and non-spinnaker divisions around Olympic-style courses. In addition, The Sailing and Cruising Association (S&CA) will be organising a social event for other LGBT sailors alongside the regatta. More information from www.eurogaycup.org or email info@eurogaycup.org.
February 21st 2009

Mardi Gras Regatta, Sydney, Australia
We will be using the CYCA's Elliot 6s as raced in the 2002 Gay Games. After a successful trial run at the 2008 regatta, it will include spinnakers.

As an added attraction the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade and Party is the following weekend on February 28th.

A closing dinner and awards ceremony will follow the regatta. For more information, contact the ASCC at secretary@ascc.org.au or through the web site www.ascc.org.au

 

 

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