Inland 1 - Pitsford
Sat 17th - Sun 18th April
Round One
For course racers it all starts here. Northampton Sailing Club, Pitsford will host Round One Of The UKWA National Inland Championships Hosted By the MWA, Midlands Windsurfing Association
Food
Northampton Sailing Club offers competitors some of the best food you will find at any sailing club. But not only is it good-it is extreamly good value. They will be serving dinner on Saturday night, be sure to reserve your place at the table at registration
Night out!!
Due to enormous demand and despite his considerable commitments the Midland Windsurf Association has once again managed to secure the services of
'BINGO DAVE'
For one night only 'Bingo Dave' will be calling the numbers and dishing out the quite exceptional prizes. Miss this if you dare!!!!
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