2008 sees the 26th Keelboat Week atAbersoch. The Regatta will also be the North Wales IRC Championships and will be raced under the burgee of SCYC.

Racing will be held for IRC1 and 2, PYS, SB3s and Sportsboats. The success story of 2007 will continue with the 'Gentlemens Class' for those who may not wish for the serious competition. This series will comprise of daily coastal races. One design classes with more than 10 entries will have their own start. With new and simplified courses, round the cans and a coastal race for all classes, 2008 once again promises to have some great racing.

Keelboat Week has been enjoying increased entries in recent years, with standards well up with racing keen and well organised. SCYC enjoys a reputation for excellent race organisation and Cardigan Bay has to be one of the best yachting venues in th UK.

Visiting yachts can be assured of a warm welcome. Visitors can choose between a marina berth at Hafan Pwllheli - Pwllheli Marina Complex or can have a visitors mooring in the sheltered waters off South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club. The Clubs full facilities are open to visiting yachtsmen and their families.

The venue offers pristine sailing waters with no commercial traffic. Tides, such as they are, are fair, local knowledge will not play a part in this Regatta. For families left ashore, the beaches offer clean sand with warm and clear waters. On calm days you may even see dolphins playing close offshore.

The Social arrangements are now in place with a variety of events planned. There should be something for everyone here

Please note - The Entry form can be found at the end of the Notice of Race.

We have heard rumours that Keelboat Week will not be happening this year. Please be re-assured that this years event is taking place, and has been improved on previous events, with better social events and an improved computerised entry and results system. The On-the-water will be just as good as ever. See you there!

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