SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
BARTON BUNNY – 19th APRIL 2025
The 2025 Barton Bunny Pursuit Race
The Norfolk Punt Club hosts the race on Barton Broad on 19th April
The Norfolk Punt Club is looking forward to welcoming club and visiting boats to Barton
for an afternoon of spring racing
Notice of Race
- Event Information
- The briefing will be at 12 noon on the NPC pontoon, Barton Broad
- The first signal will be at 12.20pm with the first start at 12.30pm
- Tow outs from the NPC moorings, Barton Turf, will be available at 11.30am
- Entries will cost £15 for single-handers and £20 for double (or more)-handers with all proceeds going to the NPC Centenary Fund
- Entries to be made via Webcollect https://webcollect.org.uk/npc until Friday 18th April 2025 at 8am or on the day in cash on the pontoon by 11am
- Tea and cake will be served from 1pm at normal NPC prices
- Eligibility
- Open to any class of dinghy with a Portsmouth Yardstick less than or equal to that of a Bittern (1381)
- Also open to Broads One Design keelboats (e.g. YBODs, BODs, Yarmouths etc.) and River Cruisers
- Non-members welcome
- Rules
- The race will be approximately 1.5-hour pursuit race, beginning with the slowest class
- Classes will be given start times on the day and these will be published beforehand on the pontoon
- The race will be sailed in accordance with the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing
- No boat will sail between the Dolphin mark and its nearest bank
- No boat will sail in the exclusion zone until the sound signal for the previous start
- All boats will finish at the sound signal 1.5hrs after the first start. Final positions will be as at that time. Full details to be given at the briefing
- Protests must be lodged within 15 minutes of the final boat finishing
- All visiting competitors will be deemed temporary members of the Norfolk Punt Club during the event and as such shall abide by the club’s rules
- Prize Giving
- Prize giving will commence at 2.45pm subject to the completion of any protest hearings
- Prizes will be awarded to
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed boats overall
- 1st Junior helm (aged under 18 on the day)
- 1st Junior crew
- 1st boats in classes with more than 4 entries
- Overall results will be published inside the Kon-Tiki hut at the end of prize giving and will also be available for viewing on the Norfolk Punt Club website
NORFOLK PUNT OPEN – 10th & 11th MAY 2025
The 2025 Norfolk Punt Open Weekend
The Norfolk Punt Club hosts the races on Barton Broad
on 10th and 11th May
The Norfolk Punt Club is looking forward to welcoming club and visiting Norfolk Punts to Barton for a weekend of racing
Notice of Race
Event Information
- Hosted by the Norfolk Punt Club on Barton Broad on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May 2025
- Tow outs from the NPC moorings, Barton Turf, will be available at 10.00am on Saturday and 9.30am on Sunday
- The briefing will be on Saturday at 11:00am on the NPC pontoon, Barton Broad
- The start sequence will be a 10 minute and a 5 minute with the first start at 12.00 on Saturday
- Entries will cost £20 for the weekend. To be made via Webcollect https://webcollect.org.uk/npc until Friday 9th May at 12pm or on the day in cash on the pontoon by 11am
- Tea and cake will be served from 1pm at normal NPC prices
- Join us after the racing on Saturday at the Barton and Ashmanhaugh Cricket Club for a drink and a burger
Eligibility
- Open to all Norfolk Punt boats
- Non-members welcome
- Entrants are sailing for the Ardea Trophy
Rules
- The race will be sailed in accordance with the RYA Rules and the Norfolk Punt Club Sailing Instructions
- Punts will be sailing on their handicap
- No boat will sail between the Dolphin mark and its nearest bank
- Protests must be lodged within 15 minutes of the final boat finishing
- 4 out of 5 races to count
- All visiting competitors will be deemed temporary members of the Norfolk Punt Club during the event and as such shall abide by the club’s rules
Prize Giving
- Prize giving will commence around 1.45 pm on Sunday subject to the completion of any protest hearings
- Overall results will be published inside the Kon-Tiki hut at the end of prize giving and will also be available for viewing on the Norfolk Punt Club website
RIVER CRUISER OPEN – 7th & 8th JUNE
The 2025 River Cruiser Open Weekend
The Norfolk Punt Club hosts the River Cruiser weekend on
7th and 8th June
The Norfolk Punt Club is looking forward to welcoming members and visiting River Cruisers to Barton for a weekend of racing. Results to count towards the Sabrina and Snowbird RCC trophies.
Notice of race
Event Information
- Hosted by the Norfolk Punt Club on Barton Broad on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June 2025
- Four races; 2pm and 4pm on Saturday, 10am and 12pm Sunday
- The briefing will be on Saturday at 1.00pm on the NPC pontoon, Barton Broad
- The start sequence will be a 10 minute and a 5 minute with the first start at 2pm on Saturday
- Entries will cost £20 for the weekend. To be made via Webcollect https://webcollect.org.uk/npc until 6pm on Friday 6th June or on the day in cash on the pontoon by 12.30pm
- Tea and cake will be served from 1pm at normal NPC prices
- Subject to the weather we hope to be able to offer a ‘bring your own’ barbecue from 6.30pm on the Saturday evening
Eligibility
- Open to River Cruisers
- Non-members welcome
- Entrants are sailing for the following trophies:
- The White Horse Trophy for the overall winner of the weekend
- The Barton Broad Cruiser Challenge Trophy for winner of the A fleet
- The Moonshadow Knob for the winner of the B fleet
- The Achievement Trophy for the highest placed yacht on a handicap of 0 or higher
Rules
- Races will take place in accordance with RYA rules and the Norfolk Punt Club Sailing Instructions. The NPC has been asked by the RCC Committee to make clear that ‘For the purposes of the definition of ‘Start’ and ‘Finish’ and rules 21.1, 29.1, 30 and 44.2 of the RRS (but not any other rules) the term “hull” includes a boat’s bowsprit in its normal position’
- No boat will sail between the Dolphin mark and its nearest bank
- Protests must be lodged within 15 minutes of the final boat finishing
- All 4 races to count
- All visiting competitors will be deemed temporary members of the Norfolk Punt Club during the event and as such shall abide by the club’s rules
- Prize Giving
- Prize giving will commence around 1.45pm on Sunday subject to the completion of any protest hearings
- Overall results will be published inside the Kon-Tiki hut at the end of prize giving and will also be available for viewing on the Norfolk Punt Club website
WHITEBOAT AND KEEL OPEN – 14th & 15th JUNE 2025
The 2025 YBOD Open and Keel Boat Open Weekend
The Norfolk Punt Club hosts the races on Barton Broad on
14th and 15th June
The Norfolk Punt Club is looking forward to welcoming club and visiting YBODs and keel boats
to Barton for a weekend of racing
Notice of Race
Event Information
- Hosted by the Norfolk Punt Club on Barton Broad on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June 2025
- Tow outs from the NPC moorings, Barton Turf, will be available at 10.30am on Saturday and 9.30am on Sunday
- The briefing will be on Saturday at 11.00am on the NPC pontoon, Barton Broad
- The start sequence will be a 10 minute and a 5 minute signal, with the first start at 12.00pm on Saturday
- Entries will cost £20 for the weekend. To be made via Webcollect https://webcollect.org.uk/npc until Friday 13th June at 6pm or on the day in cash on the pontoon by 1pm
- Tea and cake will be served from 1pm at normal NPC prices
- We invite all competitors to join us at the Barton and Ashmanhaugh Cricket Club for a drink and a burger after racing on the Saturday
- Those wishing to stay afloat have use of the Punt Club BBQ
Eligibility
- Open to all Yare and Bure One Design and other keel boats
- Non-members welcome
- Entrants are sailing for the following cups:
- Dixey Trophy
- Consortium Cup
- Whelpton Trophy for the highest place NPC member
- NPC Mixed Keels Open Trophy
- Helios Trophy
- Rules
- The race will be sailed in accordance with the RYA Rules and the Norfolk Punt Club Sailing Instructions
- No boat will sail between the Dolphin mark and its nearest bank
- There will be separate starts for YBODs and keel boats
- No keel boat will enter the exclusion zone until the YBOD start has been sounded
- Protests must be lodged within 15 minutes of the final boat finishing
- 4 out of 5 races to count
- Prize Giving
- Prize giving will commence around 1.45pm on Sunday, subject to the completion of any protest hearings
- Overall results will be published inside the Kon-Tiki hut at the end of prize giving and will also be available for viewing on the Norfolk Punt Club website
All visiting competitors will be deemed temporary members of the Norfolk Punt Club during the event and as such shall abide by the club’s rules.
NORFOLK PUNT CHAMPIONSHIPS – 16th & 17th AUGUST 2025
The 2025 Norfolk Punt Championships Weekend
The Norfolk Punt Club host the races on Barton Broad on
16th and 17th August
The Norfolk Punt Club is looking forward to welcoming club and visiting Norfolk Punts to Barton for a weekend of racing
Notice of Race
- Hosted by the Norfolk Punt Club on Barton Broad on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August 2025
- Tow outs from the NPC moorings, Barton Turf, will be available at 10.30am on Saturday and 10.00am on Sunday
- The briefing will be on Saturday at 11:00am on the NPC pontoon, Barton Broad
- The start sequence will be a 10 minute and a 5 minute with the first start at 12 noon on Saturday
- Entries will cost £20 for the weekend. To be made via Webcollect https://webcollect.org.uk/npc until Friday 15th August at 8am or on the day in cash on the pontoon by 11am
- Tea and cake will be served from 1pm at normal NPC prices
- Drinks Party for competitors and a guest on Saturday 16th August 2025 at 8 Bittern Close, Barton Turf from 6.30-8.30pm
Event Information
Eligibility
- Open to all Norfolk Punt boats
- Non-members welcome
- Entrants are sailing for the Punt Championship Cup, Hardchine Trophy, Cuckoo Cup, Progress Challenge Cup and the Broads Haven Trophy
Rules
- The race will be sailed in accordance with the RYA Rules and the Norfolk Punt Club Sailing Instructions
- Punts will be sailing on their handicap
- No boat will sail between the Dolphin mark and its nearest bank
- Protests must be lodged within 15 minutes of the final boat finishing
- 4 out of 5 races to count
- All visiting competitors will be deemed temporary members of the Norfolk Punt Club during the event and as such shall abide by the club’s rules.
Prize Giving
- Prize giving will commence around 1.45 pm on Sunday subject to the completion of any protest hearings. Overall results will be published inside the Kon-Tiki hut at the end of prize giving and will also be available for viewing on the Norfolk Punt Club website.
BARTON REGATTA – 23rd & 25th AUGUST 2025
See link to dedicated page
BARTON REGATTA – NORFOLK PUNT CLUB
ATHENE CUP – 11th OCTOBER
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.
