Opening Day Information 2026/27

Opening Day Schedule (Times subject to Change)

1330 hrs – Guests welcomed to the Club
1400 hrs – Guests & members assemble outside on balcony for Opening Ceremony
1430 hrs – Invitation races for the International 14’s, Javelins, Sharpies,
Tasars, Cherubs, GP14s, Foiling, Windsurfers, Signets, Herons
Sabres, Jay‑Dees, Flying Ants, O’pen Skiffs
1500 hrs – Afternoon tea
1800 hrs – Presentation of pennants and F.F. Nickels Memorial Trophies
Straight after Presentation Smash Monkeys Band

Note - Top Yacht Sign On Not Active for Opening Day, please sign on via paper forms, located at sailing noticeboard on balcony,
Sign On also available at MBSC

STARTING PROCEDURE
Races conducted as per the club sailing instructions, with modified starting procedure detailed below (approx starting times).

1440hrs – (sound signal) Orange on-station flag hoisted
1445hrs – (sound signal) O’pen Skiff class flag hoisted
1448hrs – (sound signal) O’pen Skiff start
JD/Signet/Heron classes flags hoisted
1451hrs – (sound signal) JD/Signet/Heron/Flying Ant/GP14 start
Sabre class flag hoisted
1454hrs – (sound signal) Sabre start
Cherub class flags hoisted
1457hrs – (sound signal) Cherub and Tasar start
Javelin class flag hoisted
1500hrs – (sound signal) Javelin/Sharpies start
International 14 class flag hoisted
1503hrs – (sound signal) International 14 start
WASZP flag hoisted
1506hrs – (sound signal) WASZP/Moth/Windsurfers

Please see courses below