Regional Series Round 3 - Northampton SC
Sat 17th - Sun 18th October
Food
One of the best features of Northampton Sailing Club is the food. Of course this will be available all weekend but on Saturday night there will be a two course evening meal. The cost is only £8.50 for adults and £6.00 for 15's and under. Please book at registration.
Entry
Online entry now open for Adult and youth
Entry for 3.5, 4.5 & 5.8 Here. ENTER NOW
This series is a National competition hosted by the UKWA Regions.
There are two courses
Course 1
Racing for Techno 6.8 / 7.8 / 8.5, RS:X, Raceboard and Formula.
Techno sailors should be aware that the minimum sail size raced on this course is 6.8
The National Regional Championships offers high quality and highly competitive competition to course racers. However raced on lakes, this series gives sailors the oppertunity to experience National Championship racing beore progressing to the open sea events. It is intended that the series will be run to International standards and will prepare sailors to compete at such levels whilst offering all round enjoyment to its established membership.Take this opportunity to experience national level sailing before taking the next step to open water and International regattas. The series offeres a range of conditions and is raced on Inland lakes.
Course Two
Racing for 3.5, 4.5 & 5.8 Fleets
On the junior course there will be a mix of coaching and racing to introduce our junior fleet sailors to National racing events. These events are supported by the RYA and The Techno Steering Group who will appoint a coach to guide sailors through this new experience.
The event is open to all of our junior sailors and is intended to be a fun learning experience that will offer maximum enjoyment as well as some friendly racing.
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.
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted on site
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.
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. There will be a small charge. Excellent showers & toilets are available.
Further details
For further information go to Information and under racing go to Inland series. See also sailing instructions.
Event Organizers
UK Windsurf Association
www.ukwindsurfing.com
Contact Bob Ingram 07889-161780
racing@ukwindsurfing.com
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.