Dinghies
Hardway Sailing Club’s members have been sailing and racing dinghies since its’ inception in 1945, when both handicap and class racing were encouraged. The slipway is ideal for launching and boat recovery at near high water, and the new pontoon end with ramps allows for launching and recovery at all states of the tide.
On Tuesday nights we have a growing fleet of handicap racing. We look forward to starting the 2024 season on the 16th April with a 18:30 start. The first three races will start at 18:30 to make the best use of the daylight hours, and from the 7th May racing will start at 19:00. Please see below for full details of the 2024 dinghy programme. Whether you are an experienced racer or learning the ropes, come and join us, and if you have any questions please contact the dinghy captain on the email address below.
There is a WhatsApp group for anyone who is interested in dinghy racing/sailing where members share pictures/videos of the dinghy racing and also the results from the races. If you would like to be included, please email dinghycaptain@hardwaysailingclub.co.uk with your mobile number. We will also endeavour to keep this page and the club social media accounts up to date for those who are unable to access WhatsApp.
Please keep an eye on the notice board and social media for any updates on training.
Junior week is an annual event where many on and off water activities take place. There is lot of fun to be had and the club comes alive with children and adults enjoying the week.
If you would like give any feedback about how the dinghy sailing is being run at the club or you have any new ideas, please contact the dinghy captain.
Contact the dinghy captain here: dinghycaptain@hardwaysailingclub.co.uk
2024 Dinghy Sailing Events
| Date | Day | Time | Event |
| 16/04/2024 | Tuesday | 18H30 | Early spring R1 (1830) |
| 23/04/2024 | Tuesday | 18H30 | Early Spring R2 (1830) |
| 30/04/2024 | Tuesday | 18H30 | Early Spring R3 (1830) |
| 07/05/2024 | Tuesday | 19H00 | Early Spring R4 (1900) |
| 14/05/2024 | Tuesday | 19H00 | Spring R1 |
| 21/05/2024 | Tuesday | 19H00 | Spring R2 |
| 28/05/2024 | Tuesday | 19H00 | Spring R3 |
| 04/06/2024 | Tuesday | 19H00 | Spring R4 |
| 11/06/2024 | Tuesday | 19H00 | Spring R5 |
| 18/06/2024 | Tuesday | 19H00 | Early summer R1 |
| 25/06/2024 | Tuesday | 19H00 | Early Summer R2 |
| 02//07/2024 | Tuesday | 19H00 | Early Summer R3 |
| 09/07/2024 | Tuesday | 19H00 | Early Summer R4 |
| 16/07/2024 | Tuesday | 19H00 | Early Summer R5 |
| 23/07/2024 | Tuesday | 19H00 | Summer R1 |
| 30/07/2024 | Tuesday | 19H00 | Summer R2 |
| 13/08/2024 | Tuesday | 19H00 | Summer R3 |
| 18/08/2024 | Sunday | 11H00 | Round the Mud Race |
| 20/08/2024 | Tuesday | 19H00 | Summer R4 |
| 27/08/2024 | Tuesday | 19H00 | Summer R5 |
| 01/09/2024 | Sunday | 11H00 | Hardway 100 |
| 08/09/2024 | Sunday | 11H00 | Dinghy Autumn R1 |
| 15/09/2024 | Sunday | 11H00 | Dinghy Autumn R2 |
| 22/09/2024 | Sunday | 10H30 | Dinghy AutumnR3 |
| 30/09/2024 | Sunday | 10H30 | Dinghy Autumn R4 |
Round Mud Island 2024 Course
Portsmouth Harbour Racing Chart
https://hardwaysailingclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Harbour-Chart-2020.pdf
Dinghy Racing Rules
Dinghy Racing Results:
Summer Series Fast:
Dinghy Spring Series Race 3 Results
Spring Series Fast:
Spring Slow (Short Series):
Dinghy Event:
HSC Owned Dinghy Vetting Process:
Please see the link below for the document on vetting users of dinghies owned by HSC.
Dinghy Captain Newsletters