Cup 4 - Mumbles

Sat 17th - Sun 18th July

About The Cup Series

The cup series objective is to provide high quality racing for

Techno OD 6.8 & 7.8

RS:X

Raceboard

Formula

Racing will take place on a variety of courses depending on conditions. Whilst these events will attract the top course racers from the UK and abroad, if this is your first event, do not be deterred, you are most welcome. Make yourself known to the race office and we will not only welcome you but we will make every effort to make your first event a memorable and enjoyable experience

Series Scoring

The UK National Champion will be decided by the British Open at Weymouth on Oct 2nd & Oct 3rd (in conjunction with the RYA) plus ones best 4 results from the 5 cup events.

Venue

Mumbles Yacht Club

About Mumbles Yacht Club

Sailing takes place in the safety of Swansea Bay which is situated at the start of the Gower Peninsula; designated by the National Trust as an area of outstanding natural beauty.

The club has good Shower, toilet and changing facilities and upstairs there is a large bar with views over the bay. Free internet access is available (ask for password at the bar)

Club Website

Club Web: www.mumblesyachtclub.co.uk

Directions

Directions from the M4

Camping

THERE WILL BE A SMALL CHARGE FOR PARKING. THE METHOD OF PAYMENT WILL DEPEND ON THE BAY YOU ARE IN. PLEASE SEE BOB.

There is a large car park opposite the club for overnight parking.

Overnight parking is available for cars, vans motor homes & caravans but only in designated areas. (see Bob)

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO CAMPING FOR TENTS. YOU WILL NEED TO BOOK ONE OF THE LOCAL CAMP SITES.

I have spoken to the cricket club and they are happy for you to camp there. It is £10.00 per night and you need to book on with John Blythe on 01792 367 191 or 01792 412 408

Camping

Further details to follow

Accommodation

Local B&Bs and hotels

The following shore-side accommodation is within walking distance of the club (some within staggering/crawling distance!) and all have excellent views of the bay. NB: of the Mumbles Road addresses, the higher numbers are nearest to the club.

 

Terms of attendance

The UKWA reserves the right to exclude or expel any member / non member / family / group or individual from its event site should it be considered that they may by their actions or the perception of such bring the UKWA, its hosts other parties or individuals into disrepute. The UKWA Committee, in part or in it’s entirety, shall be the sole judge of such action, and their decision is deemed final.

Persons expelled shall leave the event site within 30 minutes of any verbal notice and shall not return. Exclusion may be deemed temporary (this event) or permanent (all events). Permanent expulsion shall be the decision of the elected committee and shall be confirmed in writing within 21 days of any temporary expulsion, however any excluded individual may not attend any UKWA events during this period of consideration.