Competitive-Sailing Articles
Lowestoft Sea Week 2025, hosted by the renowned Royal Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht Club, underwent a significant switch this year. The event, traditionally slated for August, sailed in during the neap tide week of July. This alteration spun out extraordinary racing competitions, albeit with fewer participants than usual.
This week-long oceanic extravaganza was orchestrated under the energetic guidance of Jenny and Bryan Riley as Race Officers. Their robust team was abetted by about 20 STARS (Support Team Aiding Racing at Sea) volunteers who provided vital on-the-water assistance.
The festivities commenced with the Inshore Challenge on the Saturday preceding the main event, which saw five boats racing against the currents. Among these challengers was Richard Fryer, the Commodore of the hosting yacht club. Veronica and Ben Falat’s Squib, the Squffy, and the Custard, steered by Richard Fryer and David Houghton, emerged as two memorable entrants.
