Please note that new for 2026 the Reid Scott Junior Race Series (Sat/Sun) will be run as a separate event to the Beastie Tour (Monday 31st August). This event just refers to the Reid Scott. Please register separately for the Beastie Tour.

Reid Scott is a series of races held over two days. We plan to run at least two races each day. It is open to Cadets and Junior members: All entrants need to be at least 8 years old, and less than 25 years old on 31st August 2026. All those who wish to enter must be confident river sailors with their own boats (For BSC sailors this means you were in Tango or MG training groups at cadet week 2026, or have reached this level if you are now a young member or ex cadet).

We anticipate that there will be the following classes:

• Optimists

• Topper / RS Tera

• RS Feva

• ILCA / Laser (all rigs)

• 420 / General handicap

Subject to demand and the availability of coaches, we may run separate coached regatta fleets in the Optimist and Topper / RS Tera fleets, and/or provide on-the-water coaching in both regatta and main fleets.

As always, we need adults to help this event run smoothly. We need people to help launch and recover boats, a bridge team, and crews for the safety boats.

Entry fee for Visitors: £22 per boat. Payable online in advance or at registration. BSC club members do not need to pay. All boats must sign on to race each day, even if they are registered.

Registration will open from 11:00 on Saturday, 29th August, and there will be a briefing at 11:15 in the lower deck.

Registration will open from 11:45 on Sunday, 30th August, and there will be a briefing at 12:00 in the lower deck.

Timings and Supervision Requirements

Visitors under the age of 18, and BSC cadets under the age of 12, need to have a parent on site at all times (volunteering on a rescue boat counts as 'on site'). 

Camping

Overnight camping is permitted on the BSC site on Saturday and Sunday evenings.

Contact Cadet Events for more details at

cadet-events@blackwatersailingclub.org.uk