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Sprint 15 Nationals at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club - Preview

by Bob Carter 7 Jul 2008 08:10 BST 16-18 August 2008

The 30th anniversary National Championships of the Sprint 15 takes place at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club on 16-18 August and is followed by 3 days of fun sailing on 19-21 August. A fun packed programme is planned with 7 championship races followed by a go-kart grand prix and sailing excursions around the Thames estuary.

A big attendance is anticipated after a superb Sprint 15 Sport Nationals with 43 entries and lots of wind at the North Devon Yacht Club, Instow, on 27-29 June.

Sprint 15 Class Association Members are reminded that they must get their entries in by 14 July to get the £15 discount on the entry cost and members who are under 23 in full time education will enter free, if they pre-enter.

Entry forms and full details are available on the Sprint 15 Association website, www.sprint15.com.

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