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Events that are confirmed so far and others may be arranged. Witch will not necessarily attend all of them as this will depend on the weather and delays that may take place.

Round Britain Events
Date Location Description
20-21 April Maldon Fitting out supper at the Little Ship Club on Saturday. Berthing in Heybridge Basin and then to Maldon by road. Lock out on Sunday to start the Challenge.
4-5 May Hamble River During the Bank holiday weekend, Sat 4th- Mon 6th May 2013 the Solent OGA Area  invite the RBC boats to the Hamble River for a snug berth and a good meal on Saturday night at the RAF YC.
8-9 May Plymouth There will be an event in Plymouth
11-12 May St Mary's Welcome to the Isles of Scilly Traditional Sailing weekend. A National Celebration of 50 years of The Old Gaffers Association. St. Mary’s Harbour is proud to be one of the OGA50 ports of call, and we look forward to welcoming you to the Islands.
25-27 May Holyhead The North Wales Area will welcome the RBC boats to Holyhead Sailing Club and Holyhead Marina over the Bank Holiday weekend of the 25th May 2013.
31 May - 2 Jun Dublin Poolbeg Yacht and Boat club have freed up that weekend for free berthing and make the clubhouse available for our visitors. Dublin Port Co. are holding a Maritime Festival that weekend.
8 - 9 Jun Belfast There will be an event organised here.
15 - 16 Jun Loch Melfort A gathering for boats going through the Caledonian Canal. In beautiful Loch Melfort on Saturday 15th June there will be some 'Highland Hospitality', an informal party, beach barbeque, music and fun.
5 - 7 Jul Newcastle OGA North East in conjunction with Newcastle Quayside Marina will host a Festival of Sail in the heart of the North East.
11 - 14 Jul Grimsby Grimsby & Cleethorpes Yacht Club will receive and entertain Round Britain Challenge & Relay participants with a programme  of social and sailing events.
20 - 28 Jul Ipswich Area The largest event taking place during the tour. The normal East Coast Classics cruise and BriGaff annual race rearranged for the RBC.
2 - 4 Aug Ramsgate Harbour activities and receptions in inner basin.
15 - 18 Aug Cowes The end of tour and 50th celebration party
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