Inland 1 - Whitwell SC

Sat 29th - Sun 30th April

Who can enter?

Racing will be in the following fleets and sub-divisions where notified:

Within these fleets the following age categories (divisions) may be recognised:

Within these fleets the following National class divisions may apply:

How do I enter & how much will it cost?

The best way to enter is on line. You can do this by following the link to the right of this page Pre-Enter On Line. However if you are a 3.5, 4.5 or 5.8 sailor you enter here JUNIOR ENTRY SITE

On Line Pre entry closes at 10pm on the Monday prior to each event after this you can only enter on the day at the event.

Why enter on line? If you pre enter on line you will save time on the day for yourself and the event organizers.

How much will it cost?

Adult £40

Junior/Youth/Full time student Under 21 £35

Please Note: You need to be a member of the UKWA to enter any course racing events. To join the UKWA go to JOIN HERE. However if you are a 3.5, 4.5 or 5.8 sailor you may instead be an RYA member.

For course racing you may take temporary membership once only for £20 as an introductory offer. If you upgrade to full membership over the same weekend the £20 can be deducted from the full membership payment. JOIN HERE.

There will be 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 

Please Note: Only members can pre enter. You will need to log in to see the entry options.

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.

Please Note: Anyone can pre enter on course two.

Alternatively you can download an entry form and send a cheque to the admin office which should be received by 10pm on the Monday prior to each event you wish to enter. ENTRY FORM

Entry is always available on the day of the event from 8am.

Camping and or car parking fees may apply.

The Rutland Marathon 2017

The Rutland Marathon will be a counting race towards your event result however;

Sailors may if they wish raise sponsorship for competing in and completing the race for our chosen Charity, Action For Children.
 
The raising of sponsorship is completely voluntary and not a requirement for entry to the race. Further more by competing in the race competitors are not showing their support for the chosen charity in any way, this is only established by registering their sponsorship form and receiving a gift of a sponsored Tushingham T Shirt.
 
Should any individual prefer the opportunity to raise sponsorship for another charity of their choice this may be considered by the committee on application.
 
Attendance of the prize giving for the Rutland Marathon is completely voluntary.

Download your Sponsorship form.

This event includes the famous Rutland Marathon. A race around the perimeter of Rutland Water. There will be a shorter course for our junior sailors. This year will be the 30th running of The Rutland Marathon and over the years has raised many thousands of pounds for action for children formally the NCH. The UKWA is proud to support this event. There are many excellent trophies to be won and the list of famous past winners has some of the UK's best known windsurfers including Nick Dempsey & Ross Williams.

All you need to do is raise sponsorship money and we will give you a free event T shirt supported by the Starboard / Severne. This year the funds raised will be split between Action For Children and the purchase of safety equipment for the UKWA.

Please collect your sponsor money prior to the event and bring it along with you on the day as YOU WILL FINISH THE COURSE!!

Feedback

The UKWA welcomes your honest feedback on its events. Your feedback at the event or completed within 4 days on line will be collated and published on line with a selection of comments. You may add your name or remain anonymous.

Please download a form here Feedback Form and e-mail to The Feedback Administrator

Feedback Results

Results of the event feedback and a selection of comments will be posted here

Venue

Rutland Watersports Centre. Bull Brigg Lane, Whitwell, RUTLAND LE15 8BL. 01780 460154

About the Centre

The Whitwell Sailing Centre at Rutland Water is the home of the Rutland Marathon which is run twice a year in June and November. Rutland water is one of the most popular sailing venues in the UK. Our hosts The Rutland Watersports Centre always make us most welcome and the shop offers a wide range of technical clothing. Also available at the watersports shop are the shower and changing facilities. A cafe and public toilets are also available at the venue. The lake is surrounded by grassy banks and with ample parking this is the ideal windsurfing venue. Cycle hire is also available with all the latest related equipment available to purchase in the cycle shop. www.rutlandcycling.com A climbing wall makes the venue an all round attraction.

Centre website

Information can be seen at www.anglianwaterparks.co.uk

Directions

For your sat-nav the postcode is LE15 8BL.

From the A14

Take junction 7 A43. At Island turn left on A6003 to Corby. At Oakham turn right on to A606 to Rutland Water NORTH shore. Turn right onto Bull Brigg Lane. Go straight over the roundabout, follow the road round and the center is in front of you. Beware of high speed bumps.

From A1

Take A606. Turn left onto Bull Brigg Lane. Go straight over the roundabout, follow the road round and the center is in front of you. Beware of high speed bumps.

Camping

Important change to camping at Whitwell

Please see below from Rutland Watersports, we have attempted to negotiate a better deal but Rutland Watersports have rejected our approach therefore we advise you read below.

All competitors wishing to camp must phone and pay in advance.

Costs:

Late booking price is applicable after the Monday before the event.

Other activities

There are lots of walks and countryside in the area, and several activity centres including Rutland Cycling.

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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.