The Royal Torbay Yacht Club has been at the heart of sailing in Torbay for over 150 years and continues to meet the demands of the modern-day sailor. Offering a warm welcome to all visiting sailors and their guests. As one of the leading clubs in the South West, they have a strong racing focus with RYA British Youth Sailing Recognised Club status and an active Junior and Youth membership.

The historic Clubhouse sits proudly above the harbour within easy reach of the harbour and the town. The growing reputation of their restaurant has made the club the venue of choice in Torbay. The Clubhouse has a terraced garden with stunning panoramic views over Torbay and the race area. It is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy refreshments with friends after a day’s racing.

The sheltered harbour offers excellent facilities, berthing and pontoons. Carparking and space for trailers is conveniently located between the harbour and the yacht club. Pontoons with direct shoreside access with electricity on the northside of the harbour have been secured for the fleet between 2 – 9 August which is included in your entry. Craning services are available and can be booked by clicking here.

It is fast and easy to access the race areas, and the racing will take place in some of the finest sailing waters in the world. Torbay is an internationally renowned sailing venue hosting America’s Cup trials in the 1930’s, sailing events of the 1948 Olympics, the Cadet Class World Championships in 1997, the UK stopover for La Solitaire de Figaro in 2015, the prestigious J/70 World Championships in 2019, the Dragon Gold Cup in 2023 and numerous World, European and National Championships. Royal Torbay Yacht Club have a highly professional team of RYA qualified Race Officers, experienced Race Management and Mark Laying teams backed up by their first-class Event, Race and Results administration shoreside team.

Torquay is a spectacular venue, it is widely known as the English Riviera and is just a great place to be during August. Competitors and their families can be sure of a very warm welcome and will enjoy a friendly atmosphere, fabulous hospitality and great shoreside entertainment featuring Commodore’s Welcome Night, sailing suppers and the BBQ on the terrace.

Torquay is easily accessible by sea, road, rail and air. Motorway network right to the heart of the town, the Railway station is just a short distance from the harbour. Brittany Ferries operate from Plymouth, Poole, and Portsmouth with services to and from both France and Spain. International air flights operate from both Bristol and Exeter in addition to Birmingham, London Heathrow and London Gatwick.

The Royal Torbay Yacht Club is proud of it’s long and distinguished history of hosting major international events and is looking forward to welcoming the Half Ton Classics Cup 2025 to their Club.

The deadline for the Early Bird Entry fee – is Midnight on Monday 30 June 2025.
To enter click here.

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