Keelboat Open and Yeomen/ Kinsman Nationals

We look forward to welcoming you to our Keelboat Open on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June 2024. 

 As part of this Open Event we are delighted to be hosting the Yeoman and Kinsman Broadland National Championships.

Please note that for 2024 only there will be 5 races for al classes.

Programme as follows:

Briefing Saturday at 12pm, races at 12.30, 2pm and 4pm

Races Sunday 10.00am and 12pm

Open to all Yare and Bure One Design,Yeoman Kinsman and other keel boats

Entrants are sailing for the following Cups

Consortium Cup

Whelpton Trophy for the highest place NPC Member

NPC Mixed Keels Open Trophy

NPC Yeomen Open Trophy (if more than 5 boats)

Yeoman and Kinsman Trophies:

Moores Trophy                National Championship winning Helm

J & N Trophy                   National Championship winning Crew

Chairman Trophy            National Championship 2nd Place

Scott Salver                    National Championship 3rd Place

Alan Wheatley Trophy    National Championship highest placed boat not using a spinnaker 

                                        (by declaration on entry form or prior to the first race)

4 out of 5 races to count

Webcollect Booking: Norfolk Punt Club: Yeoman Nationals and Keelboat Open 2024 (webcollect.org.uk)

Webcollect booking: Norfolk Punt Club: River Cruiser Open 2024 (webcollect.org.uk)

Starts at Thurne Mouth/Oby Dyke, sailing up to near Womack, down to Upton and up towards St Benets.

Briefing at 12 noon and race starts at 12.30pm

Racing for the Athene Cup (handicap) and the Blackbird Trophy (first over the water).

Cost £10 with free tea and cakes – Punt Club style.

Come and watch or join in.