Inland 5 - Farmoor

Sat 10th - Sun 11th September

Inlands 5 plus coached support racing for 3.5, 4.5 & 5.8

Amendments and updates to Sailing Instructions and Notice of Race for Farmoor Event only

Registration

Entry

There will be no pre entry. Enter on the day only for the main course.

There will be pre entry for the junior course see below see poster Farmoor Junior Training Poster

RYA poster for the event.

5. SCHEDULE

i. Competitors shall confirm entry details at Registration by 10.00 on the first morning of racing.  Tally numbers will be posted on the ONB before racing commences.

ii. There will be a welcome and briefing for all competitors on the first morning of racing at around 10.30

iii. The scheduled time of the first warning signal is 11.00 on the first day of each event and 09.00 on each subsequent day.

iv. On the last day of the regatta no warning signal will be made after 15.30.

v. Anyone found to be sailing through another couse whilst racing on that course is about to or is taking place will automatically receive a scoring penalty. Repeated offences may result in disqualification. 

Additional Information:

First possible warning signal means that first possible start would be 11.15.  The later start on the Saturday means is to enable competitors to arrive on the day if they so wish, which may mean slightly later racing at the end of the first day. 

The early start on the Sunday is to allow for the latest possible start to be brought forward to enable the Inland series prize giving to take place after the event prize giving.

The caterers at Farmoor Sailing Club are prepared to run a BBQ on the Saturday evening proving there is numbers are sufficient and will commence 1 hour after raceing.  Please remember to bring back up supplies if this does not happen. 

Print an entry form

Print your own entry form, fill it in and bring to the event to save time

Click on Entry form

Coached Event for 3.5, 4.5 and 5.8 Sailors on the Junior Course

Whether you are new to National racing or looking for those top tips to race better. 

Coaches: Charlie Money and Chloe Bennett Both former Techno Racers and National Youth Squad sailors. Come and get the knowledge from top class Coaches who will guide you through a Great Weekend of racing. Coaching in the mornings followed by  Racing in the afternoon which counts towards the National Inland Series.

Prizes for all sail sizes, plus a Merit prize. Overall Inland trophies at the end of the year.

All this for an Entry Fee of £20

Enter at http://www.sailracer.org/ or for further information see www.ukwindsurfing.com or email info@techno293.org.uk

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.

Starboard Phantom Demo Kit

Do you want to try Raceboard, but don't have the kit

Problem solved

The Raceboard Class has two Demo Starboard Phantom boards available for you to try. The boards will be available at all inland and cup events although you will need to book them in advance. The class may also be able to arrange rigs by prior arrangement.

Our thanks to Dave Hackford at Starboard/ Tushingham for the loan of the kit

Go to the info page  and look under Racing at the Starboard Phantom demo boards document to see if a board is available then mail your request to racing-09@ukwindsurfing.com

Venue

Oxford Sailing Club. Farmoor Reservoir, Farmoor, Oxford. OX2 9NS

Tel: 01865 863201

NB: There is now a £2 per car per day parking fee which has been imposed by Thames Water and is now being enforced. Please ensure that you have coins for the ticket machine.

About the Club

The Club is situated on Farmoor Reservoir 5 miles to the west of Oxford city centre. The Club is one of the premier inland water sailing clubs and waters in the southern half of England and is ideal venue for sailors of all ages and abilities. Situated in an elevated position above the wide expanses of the upper Thames flood plain the reservoir enjoys prevailing westerly winds. Excellent and plentiful car parking, a large clubhouse with good showers and changing facilities, plus launching from a large concrete apron. Care needs to be taken however as it can sometimes be slippery.

The Sailing Club Bar is expected to stay open for a period on the Saturday evening immediately after the close of racing. Please note that food is available in the mornings and at lunchtimes only.  See note below concerning camping - It is a Thames Water Regulation that no overnight camping is permitted in their carpark.  Dogs are permitted in the carpark but are not permitted on the upper level.

 

Club website

www.oxfordsailingclub.com

 

Directions

For your sat-nav the postcode is above

A34

Leave the A34 at the A420 junction taking the Swindon route. Take the first exit, half way up the hill and then turn right at the T-junction towards Farmoor. At the mini-roundabout in Farmoor, turn left towards Cumnor and take the third entrance to the reservoir, on the right, into the Public car park. There is no need to stop at the gate house. The club house is clearly visible from the car park.

M40

Heading South, leave the M40 at junction 9 taking the A34 south towards Oxford. Follow directions as in the A34.

Heading north, leave the motorway at junction 8 taking the A40 towards the Oxford ring road. Turn right following the ring road until you get to the A34 then turn left heading south. Then see above.

A40 - Eastbound

At the Eynsham roundabout turn right, straight over the next roundabout and then left at the next (signposted Oxford). Once over the toll bridge (5p for cars, 10p for car plus trailer) continue to Farmoor village. At the mini-roundabout, turn right towards Cumnor and take the third entrance to the reservoir, on the right, into the Public car park. There is no need to stop at the gate house. The club house is clearly visible from the car park.

A40 - Westbound

At the Eynsham roundabout turn left, straight over the next roundabout and then left at the next (signposted Oxford). Once over the toll bridge (5p for cars, 10p for car plus trailer) continue to Farmoor village. At the mini-roundabout, turn right towards Cumnor and take the third entrance to the reservoir, on the right, into the Public car park. There is no need to stop at the gate house. The club house is clearly visible from the car park.

A420 - Eastbound

Approaching from the Swindon direction, exit the A420 to the village of Cumnor. Turn left at T-junction and follow the road through the village (small one way system) towards Farmoor. The reservoir can be clearly seen as you come down the hill. Take the first major left hand turn into the car park.

Camping

Motorhomes, caravans and tents can be accommodated in a field near the reservoir for the Friday and Saturday nights -  (200 yards past the reservoir entrance - it will be signposted, see LWA website for map) - at a charge of £7.00 per unit for one night, £10.00 for two nights. Please pay at registration. Note that there is NO WATER on site so you will need to bring your own. You will be able to get water from the Sailing Club on the Saturday however. There are some fishermen’s toilets available within a few minutes’ walking distance.

"Please do not use instant Barbeques or make small fires as these will leave burn marks on the grass."

It is NOT practicable to rig up on the camping site even though it is close to the reservoir. You may of course drive your kit up to the water level in the Sailing Club and drop it off, but vehicles must all be taken back down to the lower car park immediately after unloading.

Dropping Off Trailers

 Please be warned that Thames Water usually close the main gates at dusk (around 8pm - although this precise time is NOT guaranteed!) so if you arrive after this time you will NOT be able to drop off your trailer.

When you do drop off your trailer please note that there is a special area designated for trailers alongside the path which runs down the bottom of the sloping field. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TRAILER ON THE TWO LARGE FLAT RIGGING AREAS EITHER SIDE OF THE CLUBHOUSE.

Further details

For further information go to Information and under racing go to Inland series. See also sailing instructions.

Event Organizers

LWA London Windsurf Association

www.lwawindsurfing.co.uk 

Contact Rod Davis/Janet Pain 07711 552265

 

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.