Swallows and Amazons - 25th to 28th June, 2026

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East Coast OGA's premier open boat event for everyone. Now in its 27th year!
Join us once again at the Walton & Frinton Yacht Club and Titchmarsh Marina to race around Horsey Island, and explore the backwaters.

We are repeating the very successful three day format of recent years, based at Walton and Frinton Yacht Club and using deep water moorings at nearby Titchmarsh Marina. The marina have generously agreed to discounted deep water pontoon moorings for the Friday and Saturday nights. These are included in the event entry. Launching and recovery will take place at Walton & Frinton Yacht Club and we will organise transport between the Yacht Club and marina as required. We have agreed to minimise the number of cars left at the marina.

Outline programme for the weekend is as follows:

• Thursday pm - Arrival to make the most of the three days
• Friday (HW 1000) - We will launch at Walton & Frinton Yacht Club and then explore the more remote creeks in the Backwaters taking lunch with us. We may have a BBQ on a beach in the evening, conditions permitting. We will return to Titchmarsh Marina and lifts will be arranged for the return to the Yacht Club, campervans and campsite.
• Saturday (HW 1050 - Lifts will be arranged to the marina for the race around Walton Backwaters. After the sailing we will return the boats to the marina. Arranged transport will return us to the Yacht Club for the Prize-Giving and dinner. Here is a separate booking form for the Saturday meal booking
• Sunday (HW 1130) - Lifts will be arranged to the marina for more exploring of the Backwaters. We will return to the Yacht Club in time to recover the boats.

Launching and Recovery

The Walton & Frinton Yacht Club generously clear a large space for us to store trailers and boats when out of the water. There are two slipways and there will be an army of sailors to help launch and recover 2-3 hours either side of High Water.

Campervans and Tents

Campervans will be able to park on 'Dolphin Square' overlooking 'The Pond' and the Wilberforces have very generously made there camping field available. 
There is no charge for either but space is limited so please book your space on the entry form.

Saturday Dinner

Walton & Frinton Yacht Club will provide a meal us for Saturday evening.  Meals can be booked through a separate form here.   

Racing

Please read the following documents for details of the Race on Saturday:

Notice of Race                                Sailing Instructions

All boats must have a valid handicap to take part. You can check the Handicap we hold for your boat here.  If your boat is missing or is flagged with a Status other than 'OK' please submit a Handicap Measurement Form.  You do not need to submit a form for a class dinghy if it meets class specifications. Please note that we have introduced a Smacks Boat class definition and standard handicaps for 'Light', 'Standard' and 'Heavy' Smacks Boats. We will be able to help with handicaps at the event if necessary.

Skippers of boats who are racing will required to agree to the 'Skipper's Declaration'.

The race will form part of the Class 5 Annual Points Series.

Safety

The safety of everybody ashore and afloat is important. Please read, assess and act on the East Coast OGA Risk Assessment.

Insurance

All boats taking part must carry Third Party Insurance for at least £3 million. This must cover racing if you plan to take part in the race on Saturday.