Inland 4 - Pitsford
Sat 30th - Sun 1st October
DOGS
Please note dogs are not permitted on site. Anyone and everyone found with a dog will be required to leave the site without refund. You have been warned, this year there will be no exceptions by order of the club.
FOOD
Dinner will be served in the club on Saturday Evening.
Pitsford has a great reputation for its food and a two course evening meal will be available at £8.50 for Adults and £6.50 for unde 15's
Please pre book at registration
Who can enter?
Racing will be in the following fleets and sub-divisions where notified:
- 3.5 Open (Any board-any 3.5 sail)
- 3.5 Techno (Techno board-any 3.5 sail)
- 4.5 Open (Any board-any 4.5 sail)
- 4.5 Techno (Techno board-any 4.5 sail)
- 5.8 Open (Any board-any 5.8 sail)
- 5.8 Techno (Techno board-any 5.8 sail)
- BIC Techno 293 - 6.8 Techno / 7.8 Techno / Techno+ 8.5
- RS:X
- Raceboard
- Formula Windsurfing
Within these fleets the following age categories (divisions) may be recognised:
- Junior (aged 14 or under as at 31st December 2017) – Techno 293 6.8 only
- Junior (aged 16 or under as at 31st December 2017)
- Techno 293 OD 7.8 (over 17 born 2000 or before)
- Youth (aged 19 or under as at 31st December 2017) – 18 for RS:X Youth
- Master (aged 35 or over as at 31st December 2017)
- Veteran (aged 50 or over as at 31st December 2017)
- Super veteran (aged 60 or over as at 31st December 2017)
Within these fleets the following National class divisions may apply:
- Formula Windsurfing
- Formula National
- Raceboard
- 7.8 Raceboard, Raceboard Lightweight, Raceboard Heavyweight, Div II.
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 5.8 / 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.
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
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
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.
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.