Inland 1 - Pitsford
Sat 25th - Sun 26th April
New for 2009 Enter Online
The MWA now has an online entry facility with SailRacer.
Click the arrow next to Inland 1 under Upcoming Events.
Inland 2 & 5 can be entered by going to The Events Page and clicking Enter Online at the appropriate event.
Galley
The Galley at Pitsford will be open all weekend from early Saturday Morning, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner including snacks and drinks all day.
Pitsford has a great reputation for its food on the Midlands circuit. Dinner is always excellent, with a good choice, generouse portions and exceptional value for money. (book for dinner at registration)
Bar
The bar will be open Saturday night until late!!
During the evening Midlands legend Mr Dave Barratt will be hosting 'Prize Bingo' not to be missed!!! and background music will make this an enjoyable night for all. A pool table is also available for those in need of furthe competition.
Venue
Northampton Sailing Club, Pitsford Reservoir, Brixworth, Northants.NN6 9DG. Tel: 01604 880248.
About the Club
The Club is situated at Pitsford Reservoir and is an ideal venue for sailors of all ages and abilities. The reservoir, near the A508 north of Northampton, covers 450 acres so there is never any problem getting onto the water. The site slopes down directly to the water with access by concrete slipways. The Clubhouse has modern facilities, a galley run by professional caterers, a bar and a comfortable lounge.
Club website
www.northamptonsailingclub.org
About the Inland series
The Inland series objective is to provide high quality racing for all fleets & classes & to include all levels of ability. There will be racing suited to the most experienced and most competative racers, racing for the club/recreational sailor as well as racing for newcomers. Especially welcome are our junior fleets & classes who may be experiencing two day racing for the first time.
How does this work
At all Inland events there will be two courses.
Course one
On course one we will race all standard UKWA fleets. (6.8 Techno, 7.8 Techno, RS:X, Raceboard & Formula)
Course two
On course two we will race all RYA fleets (3.5 Open, 4.5 Open, 5.8 Open, 6.8 Open, 3.5 Techno, 4.5 Techno, 5.8 Techno.) Every effort will be made to make our junior sailors feel welcome, safe and above all having fun.
Whilst all competitors on course one will need to be members of the UKWA, our junior sailors on course two can be members of the UKWA or RYA.
The UK Inland Champion will be decided by ones best 4 results from the 5 inland events.
Directions
For your sat-nav the postcode is above
From the A14 leave at Junction 2, take the A508 to Northampton. At the first island go streight on, at the second island turn left. The entrance to the club is on your left through the iron gates.
Camping
Overnight parking and camping will be permitted at the club on Friday and Saturday night. Excellent showers & toilets are available.
Registration
Saturday from 8.30am
Saturday Briefing 9.45am
First Warning Signal 10.25
Sunday Briefing to be advised
Entry
Pre entry is prefered
For 2010 Enter Online
The MWA now has an online entry facility with SailRacer.
Click the arrow next to Inland 1 under Upcoming Events.
Inland 1, 3 & 5 can be entered by going to The Events Page and clicking Enter Online at the appropriate event.
Adult £30.00
Junior under 17 (including full time students under 21) £20.00
Junior Course £15.00
Further details
For further information go to Information and under racing go to Inland series. See also sailing instructions.
Event Organizers
MWA Midland Windsurf Association
www.midlandswindsurfing.org.uk
Contact Bob Ingram 07889-161780