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Dates: 2 -6 April 2026
Venue: Saldanha Bay Yacht Club
Organising Authority: Saldanha Bay Yacht Club with the consent of SA Sailing.
Regatta Centre: The regatta centre will be located at the Saldanha Bay Yacht Club
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NOTICE 10:
The Western Cape Dinghy Championships 2026 is open to all classes include 29er, 420, Mirror, Dabchick Association South Africa, ILCA, Sonnet, 505, Optimist, and more.
1 RULES
1.1 The event is governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules Of Sailing, 2025-2028.
2 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
The sailing instructions will be posted on the online official notice board no later than 24H00 on 15th March 2026 and will be available at registration.
3 COMMUNICATION
3.1 The online official notice board is located at www.sbyc.co.za.
3.2 On addition the organising authority and Race Committee will communicate with competitors via the 2026 Western Cape Dingy Championships WhatsApp group. Note that this is not the Official Notice Board.
4 ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
4.1 The regatta is open to all dinghy classes.
4.2 A minimum of 7 boats are required to constitute a Class. Fleets with fewer than 7 boats will sail in an Open class.
4.3 Eligible boats may enter by completing the entry form and submitting it, together with the fee, as directed on the website www.sbyc.co.za. Online registration is also on www.sbyc.co.za
4.4 To be considered an entry in the event, a boat shall complete all registration requirements and pay all fees.
4.5 Entries will be accepted until 24h00 on 25th March 2026. Late entries will be accepted until 09H00 on 03rd April 2026.
4.6 All competitors shall be members in good standing of SA Sailing and of a yacht club affiliated to and in good standing with SA Sailing (or their equivalent in the case of non-South Africans) and legally permitted to compete.
4.7 Proof of such membership shall be presented at registration.
4.8 The race office will be in the regatta centre located at the Saldanha Bay Yacht Club.
5 FEES
Entry fees are as follows:
Standard entry fees:
– Single Handed: R825
– Double Handed: R1 000
Late entry fees:
– Single Handed: R1 200
– Double Handed: R1 500
Head to our online registration page: complete the entry form and pay securely in one go—no separate bank transfers needed!
If you prefer, bank transfer details are below payable into the Saldanha Bay Yacht bank account. Be sure to complete the Entry Form below.
NAME: SBYC
Bank: First National Bank
Account Type: Current
Account Number:546 452 182 71
Branch Code: 250 655
Ref: Name & WCDC26
6 ADVERTISING
Boats may be required to display advertising chosen and supplied by the organising authority.
7 SCHEDULE
7.1 Registration: Thursday 2nd April from 16H30 – 19H00 and Friday 3rd April from 07H00 – 10H00 at the Saldanha Bay Yacht Club.
7.2 Dates of racing: 3 to 6 April 2026
7.3 The scheduled time of the warning signal for the first race on 3rd April is 12H00.
7.4 A maximum of 12 races are scheduled, and no more than 4 races shall be sailed on any given day.
7.5 On the last scheduled day of racing no warning signal will be made after 14H00.
8 MEASUREMENT
8.1 On request Each boat shall produce a valid measurement certificate as required by their respective class rules.
8.2 Boats shall be available for spot equipment inspection at any time during the regatta.
9 SUPPORT PERSON VESSELS
Support person vessels shall be marked with white flag. Support vessels are requested to please notify that they will be at the event via an e-mail to sailing@sbyc.co.za.
10 PRIZES
Prizes will be given to the top 3 in each class with 7 or more entries and to an open class for classes with fewer than 7 entries. Medals will be awarded in accordance with the SA Sailing Regulations for Regional Championships.
11 RISK STATEMENT
RRS 3 states: “The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone.” Competitors participate in this event entirely at their own risk. The organising authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta.
12 INSURANCE
Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover equivalent to the SA Sailing Intasure Insurance Policy.
13 FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information please contact Carika Rabe (Regatta Secretary) @ 0217700884 or email: sailing@sbyc.co.za.
Weather Forecast
Here is the weather forecast for Saldanha Bay, including wind direction, strength, and other key conditions for the event period (3–6 April 2026).
Venue Information
Designated event parking is available at Saldanha Bay Yacht Club. Additional parking is available at the designated area marked in green outside of the Saldanha Bay Yacht Club, accessible from the Main Road and Saldanha Road.
We are grateful to Blue Bay Lodge & Resort for kindly allowing us to host our event on their beautiful grounds. To ensure we remain respectful of the resort and its guests at all times, we kindly ask all event participants to observe the following:
Clearly marked sign-boards will be placed in key locations around the resort. For any assistance, please feel free to approach any of the event officials.
Your cooperation helps us maintain a positive relationship with the resort and ensures everyone can enjoy their time at Blue Bay Lodge & Resort.
Thank you for your understanding and respect.
Protest hearings for the Western Cape Dinghy Championships 2026 will be conducted in accordance with the Racing Rules of Sailing (Part 5). Details on protest procedures, downloadable hearing request templates, scheduled hearing times, and published hearing decisions/results will be made available here as they become available—check back for updates or refer to the official Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions.
Protest time limit for small boat course sailing area A is:
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Food & Beverages
Keep your energy up between races with our simple and tasty on-site food options! We’re offering a small but satisfying selection of freshly prepared favourites at the Saldanha Bay Yacht Club:
All items are cooked to order and subject to stock availability.
Beverages are also available at the Saldanha Bay Yacht Club, including soft drinks, water, and coffee/tea. No alcohol will be sold to persons under the age of 18.
Cashless payments are preferred.
The braai meat packs are available at the Saldanha Bay Yacht Club. All braai packs are subject to stock availability.
Accommodation
The accommodation options and booking platforms mentioned (such as Booking.com, Airbnb, LekkeSlaap, and others) are provided for your convenience only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in partnership with any of these companies or properties. All bookings and stays are arranged directly between you and the accommodation provider at your own discretion. We recommend reviewing each provider’s terms, cancellation policies, and reviews carefully before booking.
Media and Gallery
Relive the action from the Western Cape Dinghy Championships 2026 through our collection of images and videos. All media is proudly provided by the event photographers and videographers, and participants — credit is given where noted on each photo and clip.
Explore the full gallery here:
Entry Form
The easiest way to enter is to head straight to our online registration page: complete the entry details and pay securely in one go via PayFast – no need for separate bank transfers or follow-ups!
If you prefer to use the entry form below, please first review the full entry fees (including standard and late fees) and payment options in Notice of Race section 5: Fees above. Once you’ve completed and submitted this form, make sure to arrange payment separately (via bank transfer or as otherwise directed) to finalise your entry.
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