The Racing

The racing will take place on the sea outside Brighton Marina approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the East of Brighton town centre.

Race Area The race area will be within a mile of the entrance to Brighton Marina.

Courses We intend to have either windward/leeward, triangular or Olympic-style courses.

Number of Races 7 races in total, racing will take place on Saturday & Sunday with the races being back to back.

Trophies There will be two trophies – one for the spinnaker class and one for the non-spinnaker class. The overall regatta winner of the EuroGay Cup will go to the team with the lowest number of points.

Sailing Instructions                                Notice of Race

Currents The rising tide flows up the English Channel from west to east. On the flood (rising) tide, the current flows from Hove towards Brighton. About 90 minutes before high water, the direction of the flow changes. The current flows from east to west until about an hour before low water. It then changes again to flow from west to east.

The wind also has an effect on the current. Some times the wind may delay or cancel out the current altogether. The current also changes when you are close to the shore.

8th EuroGay Cup—Brighton, England

6th—7th September 2008

Organised by: The Sailing and Cruising Association, The home of Gay Sailing in the UK