The Great Pumpkin Regatta is the 4th scheduled regatta of the Thistle Southeastern Fall Series, typically held in mid-October each year. This event is organized by the Thistle Class Association (TCA) in conjunction with the Birmingham Sailing Club, and has been sanctioned in accordance with the By-Laws of the TCA. Thistle Fleet 110 is the host fleet.
Schedule of Events
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Friday, October 11 5:30 Welcome party – Burgers and Dogs (FREE but please register)
Saturday, October 12 09:30 – Online registration still open (no meals) REGISTER ONLINE HERE No onsite registration
11:00 – Lunches available on the patio (meals must be purchased by Wednesday)
11:30 – Skipper’s meeting on the patio.
13:00 – First race – up to 3 Saturday races
17:00 – Attitude Adjustment Hour on the patio
18:30 – Burn Your Own steak dinners for those who purchased online by Wednesday
19:00 – Live Entertainment on the patio
Sunday, October 13
08:00 - Complementary breakfast
09:30 – Racing resumes
12:30 – No race to start after
13:30 – Awards and Pumpkin Bowling from the patio
Registration is now open and available online via Regatta Network. Click the link below to begin your registration:
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