The six-day Torbay Week will start on Friday August 20, run by the bay’s four sailing and yacht clubs and includes a four-day yachting championship together with social entertainment each night at the clubhouses.

Free berthing is provided at town moorings by Tor Bay Harbour Authority, together with free launching for dinghies taking part.

Entry can be made using the online payment system on the Torbay Week website – www.torbayweek.co.uk – or by sending an application form, downloaded from the website, to Royal Torbay Yacht Club, Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH.

Entries start at £25 for a dinghy, £65 for a PY cruiser and £75 for an IRC cruiser.

Torbay Week is run by Torbay Week Management Group for Babbacombe Corinthian SC, Brixham YC, Paignton SC, Royal Torbay YC and the event is supported by the English Riviera Tourist Board.