Keelboat racing on the upper Clyde estuary April - September
2026 Racing programme
| Primary Points 1 | Primary Points 2 | Secondary Points 1 | |
| 1 | 22-Apr | 27-May | 01-Jul |
| 2 | 29-Apr | 03-Jun | 08-Jul |
| 3 | 06-May | 10-Jun | 15-Jul |
| 4 | 13-May | 17-Jun | 22-Jul |
| 5 | 20-May | 24-Jun | 29-Jul |
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Under the banner of East Patch Racing, keelboats have been competing weekly on the East Patch since 1982. Racing takes place just off Helensburgh on the East of the Clyde Estuary. A fantastic area that provides a variety of courses for all conditions, wind strengths and directions. There are several permanent marks including two large navigation towers plus several large seasonally laid marks which the clubs maintain. Throughout the season from April to October there are four Wednesday series as the days grow longer with more light. Sunday afternoon racing in early and late autumn have been temporarily suspend. |
| These series are suited to all racing fanatics at any level, beit One Design, IRC, Handicap or two-handed White Sail. Anyone wanting to join the crew of a keelboat will almost always find a helmsman looking for some added ballast. Use the Contact Us form. There's some great one design racing to be had in Sigma 33's, Sonatas and sometimes Sonars. |