Class Association
Don't miss the excellent Sprint Champs, part of the 2012 Gul Grand Prix for the RS200s, RS300s, RS400s and RS600s. It's a great fun event - loads of short races, back to back, on a zigzag course, in fleets of around 6 boats. Those who have been before have raved about it - maybe if you've attended in the past you'd like to add your comments on your forum or yahoo group ....
The most important thing is that, as the event is sailed in small fleets, the entry is seeded. Therefore it is very helpful if people would enter in advance. You can pay at registration. The NoR and entry
form is available at http://www.rssailing.org/docs/Sprints_2012_NoR.pdf If you can't find a stamp, you can e-mail your entry to me at heatherc@rs-association.com Please note para 2.2 of NoR that, 'Entries must be received by 10.40hrs on 26 May; delayed competitors must telephone RSC on 01780 720292 in order to be assigned to a fleet.'
The NoR also gives details of the racing format. Start times are 1200hrs Saturday, 1030hrs Sunday, with a race briefing at 1100hrs on Sunday. There will be a lunch break halfway through racing on Saturday.
Entry fee is £34 for double-, £26 for single-handers. There will be catering throughout the event, and the bar will be open on Saturday night.
There is plenty of local accommodation. There are cheap bunk rooms at the cub - see
http://rutlandsc.co.uk/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=50&Itemid=84
- for this and other options. There is a campsite next door - see http://www.rutlandwatercampsite.co.uk/
