National 12 Gul Series at Salcombe Yacht Club next weekend
by Sophie Richards 26 Apr 2015 20:34 BST
2-4 May 2015
Gul National 12 Series at Salcombe © Jayne Morris
The Gul Series heads South West for Salcombe next weekend. Over the 3 days of the Bank Holiday weekend (2nd, 3rd, and 4th May) there will be close racing up and down the creeks for all levels of National 12 sailor. The event attracts the newest designs including the Dead Cat Bounce and Paradigm 2 with their foiling rudders, traditional designs such as the Feeling Foolish and some beautifully crafted, wooden vintage Admiral's Cup boats.
National 12 Racing kicks off on Saturday 14.30 under Flag T, followed by two races on Sunday at 10.30 and 14.00 with a hot pasty delivered to the beach between races then cheesy chips at the club after racing, all included in the entry fee. The final race is on Monday at 10.30 with prize giving at 14.00.
Racing will be competitive and spectacular, with Salcombe Yacht Club also hosting a Salcombe Yawl open meeting and on Saturday there is the large local Solo fleet to watch too. From the club terrace or the sandy beaches on the Portlemouth side of the harbour there are fine views of the start, finish and downwind leg; scenic on a calm day, thrilling if the wind blasts down the harbour. The sailors will be racing all around the estuary, or perhaps out to sea, with good technical sailing around the points and up creeks, complemented by long reaches and fast-tacking beats. A true sailing work-out awaits you!
Entry is £25.00 (late £30) with an optional hot buffet for £13.50 on the Saturday night. The Harbour Master has waived harbour dues for competitors for the event. Boat parking and launching is available at Batson Creek boat park.