Musto Skiff
2024 Worlds
Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA)
Weymouth & Portland, UK
14 July – 20 July 2024
ACO 13th Musto Skiff World Championship 2024
WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND, UK
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EVENT DETAILS
Event Dates
Sunday 14th July 2023 to Saturday 20th July 2024.
Event Location
Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA), Weymouth & Portland, UK.
The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a centre for the sport of sailing on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, on the south coast of England.
View event location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4yHWPEGXeXfuLYEP6
Host & Venue
Sailing club address:
WPNSA
Osprey Quay
Portland
Dorset
DT5 1SA
Sailing club website: https://www.wpnsa.org.uk/
If English is not your native language, you can use the language options on the website. Alternatively, you can translate most pages and content on the sailing club website by viewing the page using Google Chrome as your browser. To translate website content with Google Chrome, see here.
The Organising Authority: On behalf of Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy in conjunction with the International Musto Skiff Class Association (IMSCA).
EVENT DOCUMENTS
Notice of Race (NOR)
The NoR will be made available on the official notice board of the WPNSA website.
Sailing Instructions (SIs)
The sailing instructions will be available close to the event start date on the official notice board of the WPNSA website.
ENTRY FEES & REGISTRATION
Entry Fees
The entry fee for the ACO 13th MUSTO Skiff World Championship 2024 is:
- Early Entry Fee (GBP) (before 15 May 2024) = £435
- Entry Fee (GBP) (from 15 May until 15 June 2024) = £480
- Late Entry Fee (GBP) (from 16 June 2024) = £520
Youth Discount:
Competitors who are aged 25 and under on 1st January 2024 will receive a discount of 50% on entry fees.
Included in Entry Fee:
- Access to all organised social events (1 x ticker for Opening Ceremony, Dinner, Casual Evening BBQ, and Prize Giving.)*
- Access to all organised MSCA races over 14 – 20 July 2024.
- Access to on-shore areas for boat storage during the event.
- After sailing snacks for all entrants at the end of each race day.
- All event entrants will also receive an exclusive event branded t-shirt provided by class sponsor, Musto.
Entry is not accepted until payment is made in full. Refer to the latest Notice of Race before entering for the confirmed entry terms and latest entry fees and entry closing date.
* Extra social event tickets for partners and family will be made available to purchase on a first come basis. All social activities may be subject to change.
How to Register
You can enter via the event entry registration button below.
NOTE:
- Details on how to make payment for entry is provided in the Notice of Race (NOR). See the Event Documents section here >>
- The entry and payment page is in English. If required, you can translate website content to another language using Google Chrome, see here.
- You must be a current Musto Skiff class association member to participate in the 2024 Worlds. More details on class membership can be found here >>
RACING SCHEDULE
The provisional schedule for racing is as follows, with final details to be confirmed in the Sailing Instructions:
Practice Races - 2024 Pre-Worlds
- Sunday 14th July – 1 Day (2 races)
Championship Races - 2024 Worlds
- Monday 15th July – Race Day 1 of World Championship (3 races)
- Tuesday 16th July – Race Day 2 of World Championship (3 Races)
- Wednesday 17th July – Lay day (flexible based on weather conditions)
- Thursday 18th July – Race Day 3 of World Championship (3 races)
- Friday 19th July – Race Day 4 of World Championship (3 races)
- Saturday 20th July – Race Day 5 of World Championship (2 races) (Prize-giving)
The race schedule may be subject to change. Please check the latest version of the NOR and Sailing Instructions before the event starts, which is available on the official notice board on the WPNSA website here >>
Prize Giving Ceremonies
In addition to trophies, prizes will be provided by long-term Title Sponsor of the class, Musto, with prize giving ceremonies planned for both the Pre-Worlds – on Sunday 14th July – and the Worlds, at the close of the event – on Saturday 20th July.
Musto will provide several prizes from their extensive range of cutting-edge performance apparel and dinghy kit, and there will be plenty of opportunities to win a prize with several categories planned for the regatta, including Overall Winners, Silver, Youth, Master, Grand Master, and Legend.*
*Categories pending entries.
CREW ADMIN
INSURANCE
Refer to the Notice of Race (NOR) for information on required boat insurance for all entrants.
In addition, we recommend that all entrants arrange suitable travel insurance.
BOAT ARRANGEMENTS
The international committee is on hand to provide extra support to assist those further afield that may require help with getting access to boats to commit to this event. If you would like to enquire about options for borrowing boats for the event, please contact Paul Molesworth at worlds@mustoskiff.com
In the meantime, let others know if you need to borrow a boat by sharing a post on any of the class Facebook groups. Class members are always willing to help each other where they can to ensure everyone can get involved.
EVENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
The team at Ovington’s will provide local support for the event. However, competitors are advised to make their own arrangements just in case spares are not available during the event dates. Any updates on event technical support closer to the event will be announced here and on the International Facebook page and group.
OTHER ADMIN
For class entrants travelling from to the UK from Europe:
Following the Brexit agreement, sailors travelling from EU countries to the UK are advised to check for any changes to your usual travel arrangements and any required documents (e.g., passports, travel insurance, driving documents), which may now be applicable as a direct result of the United Kingdom no longer being part of the European Union (EU).
If required, the Class Association can provide a supporting letter on headed paper to confirm the official dates for the ACO 13th Musto Skiff World Championships 2024. If you require this as part of your tourist entry to the UK when travelling from your country, please contact secretary@mustoskiff.com
Social Events Schedule
Organised Social Events
- Sunday 14th July – Prize Giving (Pre-Worlds)
- Monday 15th July – Opening Ceremony – Light buffet (informal)
- Tuesday 16th July – BBQ (informal)
- Friday 19th July – Gala Dinner (sit-down dinner)
- Saturday 20th July – Prize Giving (World Championship)
At least 1 x ticket to each of the organised social events is included in your entry fee. After sailing snacks will also be provided for all entrants at the end of each race day.
Extra social event tickets for partners and family will be made available to purchase on a first come basis.
The social events schedule may be subject to change. Locations and confirmed timings will be announced in advance of each day.
See the latest NOR for times and more details.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Typical Wind / Racing Conditions
- Weymouth is a coastal location with salt water and tide.
- Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour have a massive range in wind from 5-30 knots. Depending on whether we have a high or low pressure above us. Our prevailing direction is south westerly 10-20 knots.
- Portland Harbour has a nasty short chop at the bottom and is flat as a pancake under the causeway over Chesil Beach in a south westerly. Weymouth Bay gets lovely rolling waves with a wind direction with south in it.
- Both Portland Harbour and Weymouth Bay can be very shifty with any north in the direction. There is no tidal flow in Portland Harbour. Weymouth Bay has a couple of knots which follow the shape of the bay.
GETTING THERE - TRAVEL OPTIONS
If you are based in Europe, you may choose to drive with your boat to the UK, but if you choose to fly to the UK, you will have the option of several airports due to the venue’s close proximity to London and the south coast region. If you fly to Airport, you will have several travel options to reach Weymouth & Portland – by bus, by train, by taxi, or by rental car.
WPSNA is situated in the South West corner of Portland Harbor, Dorset, England. As stated in the NOR, the car park at WPSNA will be reserved for the regatta. This area will be accessible only by vehicles showing the special ticket that will be given in the Race Office. Car parking will be free only for the duration of the regatta coupon available in office. The club will not be liable and denies any responsibility for any kind of penalties/fines given to cars not complying with this regulation.
By Air - Flying to the UK
There are regular flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, and more locally Bournemouth, Exeter, Southampton and Bristol.
London Heathrow Airport: https://www.heathrow.com/
London Gatwick Airport: https://www.gatwickairport.com/
Bournemouth International Airport: https://www.bournemouthairport.com/
Exeter Airport: https://exeter-airport.co.uk/
Southampton Airport: https://www.southamptonairport.com/
Bristol Airport: https://www.bristolairport.co.uk/
On arrival at the airport, several options are available for transport to/from WPSNA.
Public Transport - By Bus / By Train
By Bus
- The number 1 bus from Weymouth stops outside of the Academy and runs every 15 minutes during the day. To view the local Bus Timetable, click here: https://www.firstgroup.com/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
- For National bus timetables and routes, please visit National Express or call 08705 808080.
By Rail
- Direct hourly service to/ from London Waterloo (2hrs, 40mins)
- Direct regular service to/ from Bristol Temple Meads (2hrs, 45mins)
- Direct frequent service from Southampton Parkway & Southampton Station (approx. 1hr)
- For train journey times and information please see www.nationalrail.co.uk
- The Train Line books rail and coach journeys across 45 countries in Europe. See www.thetrainline.com
By Car
- From Dorchester: Take A354 to Weymouth
- From Poole and Bournemouth: Take A352, which then becomes A353 to Weymouth
- From Bridport: Take B3157 to Weymouth
When you arrive at Weymouth: take the A354 to Portland. This will bring you to the causeway linking Weymouth and Portland. Halfway along the causeway you will reach a mini-roundabout, turn left, WPNSA is signposted as ‘Sailing Academy’.
Accommodation Options
Typically, the best options are either hotels or self-catering apartments, which gives the option to stay with other sailors and share costs. There are several hotels and apartments nearby the sailing club. However, it is peak season in Weymouth and Portland in July, so booking early is advised for the best rates and availability.
Hotels and Apartments
Details of hotels and other accommodation can be found at https://www.wpnsa.org.uk/accommodation
Other hotel and apartment, accommodation options can be found on:
Use Google maps to check the distance to the sailing club so you can see if it is walking distance, a bicycle ride, or a car trip away. Google maps is also a great way to find nearby accommodation options too.
Camping
A more cost effective (and more fun!) option is camping.
Bookings for caravans and campervans are permitted at WPNSA for people attending the site as members for events or training (either RYA/Class organised or on-site partners).
Overnight campervan spaces are available onsite at WPNSA during this event. Spaces on site are currently priced at £25 per night (fees may increase in the new financial year). To find out more and book a caravan or campervan spaces at WPNSA, see here: https://www.wpnsa.org.uk/campervans-and-caravans
For Campsites in the area, here are some websites to help you plan your location and book a pitch for the event dates:
Things to do at the Event Location
“Golden sands, fish n’ chips, and a picturesque harbour… Weymouth in Dorset is the perfect place for a quintessentially British beach holiday.”
– Dorset Travel Guide
Additional Tourist Information
Useful links to plan your trip and activities in Weymouth and Portland:
- Dorset Travel Guide: https://dorsettravelguide.com/weymouth-dorset-travel-guide/
- Visit Dorset: https://www.visit-dorset.com/explore/areas-to-visit/weymouth/events/
- Resort Dorset: https://www.resortdorset.com/events/Weymouth/
- Love Weymouthh: https://www.love-weymouth.co.uk/whats-on-weymouth/
- Portland Tourism: https://www.portlandtourism.co.uk/portland-attractions.html
EVENT CONTACTS
If you have any questions about the ACO 13th Musto Skiff World Championship 2024 or require additional information to help you to plan and register your attendance at this event, contact the class association organising committee by email via worlds@mustoskiff.com
Class Contact:
Get contact details for all International Class Committee members here.
E: worlds@mustoskiff.com
W: www.mustoskiff.com
Club Contact:
WPNSA
Osprey Quay
Portland
Dorset
DT5 1SA
T: +44 (0)1305 866000
E: reception@wpnsa.org.uk
W: www.wpnsa.org.uk
Press & Media Contact:
Natalie Hilton – International MSCA
E: comms@mustoskiff.com
W: www.mustoskiff.com
