More Sponsors Come on Board for J/80 UK National Championships
by Gemma Dunn 13 Jul 2016 12:01 BST
27-29 August 2016
Racing of day 1 of the UK National Championship © Rick Tomlinson /
www.rick-tomlinson.com
The Royal Lymington Yacht Club is pleased to welcome even more sponsorship for the J/80 UK National Championship being held 27-29 August. Skyscanner have generously agreed to support the main social events, Amis Productions will provide aerial and rib-based video coverage of the races and Helly Hansen will be providing very generous Goody Bag kit and Prizes.
These latest sponsors join the existing group of Berthon Marina, Seahorse Magazine, North Sails, Nick Cox Chandlers and Lymington Yacht Charters. We thank them all for their generosity.
A full shore-based programme has been arranged for the Championships. Subsidised tickets can now be purchased for the two main social events by visiting the event website. Both events include a free drink, pay bar and live music.
Saturday immediately after racing, a dock-side hog roast at Berthon Marina: £10 each for competitors and friends.
Sunday Regatta Dinner at RLymYC: £25 each for competitors and friends.
RLymYC's Rear Commodore Sailing, Stuart Duffin, said, "The Club is delighted to be hosting the J/80s for their National Championships. We hope everyone will take the opportunity to enjoy our Club and make use of its facilities. Lymington is proving an attractive destination for this year's entrants: with over 20 already entered. We are sure that our visitors will enjoy racing here as much as we do."
Programme
Friday 26th August
10:00-18:00: Registration at RLymYC's first floor Island Room (our admin base for the whole event).
18:30: Welcome drink. Entrants are welcome to use the club's bar and restaurant.
Saturday 27th August
08:00-09:00: Registration
08:30: Tea/coffee & bacon rolls at the Club (can be pre-ordered on-line)
09:15: Competitor briefing
11:25: Warning Signal for Race 1
17:30 approx: * Hog Roast, Live Music & Cash Bar at Berthon. Tickets £10.00pp. (Dress Code: Sailing)
Sunday 28th August
08:30: Tea/coffee & Bacon rolls at Berthon (pre-ordered on line)
10:25: First warning signal
18:00-19:00 UK Class Association AGM
19:00 for 19:30 Regatta Dinner (3 course dinner at RLymYC) with limited free wine.
Band: 'Rock, Paper, Scissors'. Carriages at 2330. £25 each (must be pre-booked on-line)
Monday 29th August
08:30: Tea/coffee & Bacon rolls at Berthon (pre-ordered on line)
10:25: First warning signal
15:30: * Craning out starts for visitors arriving by road
16:00: * Prize giving and free buffet food.
Early evening: Hamble-based boats ride flood tide home
Drinks for anyone with any energy left!