How many ways are there to describe the start of a catamaran race? A pre-prescribed routine followed religiously by clubs the world over. I would say the ways are infinite (hope so anyway). The wide range of weather conditions, sea states, helms, crews, boats, and race officers not to mention the various methods employed to ensure a prime position on the line. There are the vagaries of interpreting a two-dimensional set of rules applied to a very three-dimensional activity. (Four-dimensional if you include Help-Dee-Aged). There are so many permutations and nuances and always a different perspective.

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2002 looks set to be a busy year for the Fast Handicap Catamaran fleet with up to eight boats taking part in Club racing, the Wirral Regattas, and the ‘Bootiful’ North Wales Cat Circuit sponsored by Bernard Matthews.

Dee SC has been awarded an event on the North Wales Cat Circuit for the first time. On the 21/22 September the top fast cat racers in the north will be competing at Dee SC.
Watch this space for further info or have a look at the NW Cats website.

Dinghy Park
A new surface has been laid in the dinghy park providing improved facilities and increased space. A berthing plan has been drawn up by the Class captains and is posted on the club notice board.

For information and/or queries please contact your class captain: