So, perhaps Friday, (2 May 2025) was not the best day to run an offshore yacht race…
…as owners and crew awoke at circa 05h00 they were greeted by total silence, not a whisper of wind…
At the Safety Briefing the previous evening, Dieppe Dash Team saved something as an addendum, racing boat owners and crew gathered closer to learn of a stupid idea, If, yes the Big If, if the wind is too light to start an offshore race, the following morning Baradal would signal boats to motor toward Dieppe until sufficient wind to effectively and fairly make sail was found.
At 09h10 somewhere mid channel, the Dieppe Dash Race was On..! …by 22h32 all boats had arrived at Port de Dieppe – Phew..!
In the background, from early morning Fog had been filling in the picturesque sky, down to sea level, the light blue sky slowly gave way to a colour a mix of poached smoke and Polar Bear’s Breath..!
Meanwhile, undeterred by all this racing atmospherics fuss, Cruising boats continued to make passage for Dieppe.
Many boats arrived at Dieppe under sail including 8/13 racing boats, with some Cruising and Racing boats choosing to motor toward the bar (including one boat who turned back to pick-up a passport).
It was good to see so many British boats in Port de Dieppe Marina, and it was so very pleasing to see British Sailors enjoying time in France. A special thank you from Anne-Marie Dolidier, President of Cercle de la Voile de Dieppe (Yacht Club) for the cordial atmosphere, a thank you I am sure would be endorsed by monsieur Cyril CAUCHY, the New Chief Operating Officer of Port de Dieppe who spoke so highly of the cooperation between Dieppe Dash and Port de Dieppe.
…and it is all down to you, the boat owners and crew who make Dieppe Dash the fun event it has become.
In all…
- some 30 boats made the passage to Dieppe
- 29 boats made the return passage
- 1 boat still in Dieppe for mechanical repairs.
- All persons alive and safe to enjoy a summer of sailing, perhaps we will see you next year?
We are very happy to announce that Plain Sailing Chandlery will be supporting Dieppe Dash this year with a range of take-home prizes for Racing and Cruising boats.
A must go-to for all your last minute needs in preparation for Dieppe Dash and to support your sailing adventures into the future. For more information about Plain Sailing Chandlery visit their website at Plain Sailing Chandlery
The Sailing Instructions document for the Dieppe Dash 2025 Race has now been published. This can be viewed or downloaded from the Documents page.
A new document – Guidance for All Boats – for Dieppe Dash 2025 has now been published. This contains important guidance about preparation needed for the event.
An amended version of the Notice of Race for the Dieppe Dash Race is also published.
All documents can be viewed or downloaded from the Documents page.
The document Safety for All Boats for Dieppe Dash 2025 has now been published and can be viewed or downloaded from the Documents page.
We are please to report that online entry to Dieppe Dash 2025 is now open. Go to the Entry Form page and get your entry in at the standard rate before the fees increases. We look forward to seeing you in Dieppe.
We are also holding a Dieppe Dash Open Afternoon on 29th March 2025 between 2pm and 4pm in Brighton Marina Yacht Club. This is your opportunity to ask questions and meet the Team prior to the event. It will be suitable for new and old participants alike, but we strongly recommend for prospective or new participants
The Notice of Race for the Dieppe Dash 2025 Race has now been published and can be viewed or downloaded from the Documents page.
Ahoy…😊
It is with pleasure that the Dieppe Dash Team and our French Stakeholders can confirm our intention to run Dieppe Dash over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend 2025.
Please put the dates in your diary NOW:
2nd to 4th May 2025
We are hoping that Online Entry will be open soon. Any further updates and information will be posted here as well as on our Twitter and Facebook pages. So keep watching!
We look forward to seeing you soon.
The Dieppe Dash Team