smokeaterc Posted August 11, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Is anyone familiar with the BYRA races that are held every Wednesday evening? If so, do they race out as far as Dockyard? Where would be a good place to view the racing from shore? We will be in Bermuda on Wednesday 8/30 and I would love to watch ... I'd actually love to crew! Here's a link that I found for the event .. http://www.byra.bm/wednesday-night-racing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted August 11, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 11, 2017 From the link provided - The racing starts on Wednesday night with a start line off the Hamilton Princess Hotel ....... the boats make their way through Two Rock Passage and out to the Great Sound. Courses are set using Government Navigation marks, islands, or racing marks, and boats end up finishing back in Hamilton Harbour. The chart they provide indicates it could get out to the Dockyard but it would depend on the prevailing wind at the time of the start. For viewing, go to the Hamilton Princess for the start/finish. Scaur Hill Fort Park on Somerset Island may provide a view; also, Spanish Point Park should give a view. But when I raced, people said watching a sailboat race is like watching grass grow, boring! To crew, what experience can you offer? The host club is listed as the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club. I would contact secretary@RHADC.BM to find out if you could get a spot on one of the sailboats. SBtS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted August 11, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 11, 2017 For viewing, go to the Hamilton Princess for the start/finish. Scaur Hill Fort Park on Somerset Island may provide a view; also, Spanish Point Park should give a view. But when I raced, people said watching a sailboat race is like watching grass grow, boring! SBtS In my opinion sailboat racing is mostly boring unless participating. If not participating the start/finish lines is the best place to be. If they decide to try any of the places you mention to view from I advise them to bring binoculars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeaterc Posted August 13, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Thanks for the responses .. certainly participation is where the action is, but the view of a fleet heading downwind with spinnakers up is a beautiful sight. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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