Race Notice: Toronto Hydroplane and Sailing Club

On July 19 and 20, 2014 the Toronto Hydroplane and Sailing Club celebrates its third annual Summer Blast Regatta, open to all white sail boats with valid PHRF certificates.  Fleets accepted.

It will be a blast indeed!  A panorama of on shore festivities will surround two full days of racing with seven races scheduled for each of the one-design classes. PHRF boats will sail three scheduled course races and a medium distance race.

TH&SC aims to create the regatta experience of the summer at a reasonable cost with a long list of inculded highlights.

Entry Fee:  $50 prior to July 11
$55 after July 11

Rear Commodore Glen Eddie personally guarantees great racing and a boatload of hoospitality: “You’ll have a blast!”

www.thsc.ca

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