To mark 60 regattas, we’ve delved into the archives and come up with no fewer than four interesting and informative articles*.
They all date from the Noughties but the principles of sailing and the ebb and flow of tides remain constant so they are as relevant now as they were back then.
Co-authored by the late, great Roger “King of the Harbour” Palmer and the redoubtable, and still very much with us, Keith Walker. Emphasising the importance of working the tides and being in the right place at the right time.
Racing in Fed Week, Tactics on the Ebb
Very pertinent. Roger again stresses the importance of tidal flow and how your strategy should adapt to wind direction.
Keith’s thoughts on where to position yourself on the course with real examples from Fed Week (now Race Week). And a cautionary tale to end!
By now you will have figured out that tide is all important when sailing in Chichester Harbour! The articles assume a level of local knowledge but fortunately Racing in Fed Week includes a chartlet of the racing marks (as they were then) so it should be easy enough to orient yourself. Though we now use inflatable marks the race area is exactly the same so, especially if you are a visitor, you may find it to your advantage to read and learn.
And also observe the differences, and similarities, in boats and gear between then and now!
Finally we have the legendary Jim Saltonstall’s take on the winds and tides of Hayling Bay. Not so relevant to this regatta but nevertheless an amusing read in Jim’s inimitable style.
*All articles are PDFs and were originally published in Chichester Harbour Conservancy newsletters.
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