Symmetric Grand Prix at Rutland Sailing Club - Preview
by Jon Williams 2 Sep 2009 18:36 BST
19-20 September 2009
Sponsored by Gill, Hyde Sails, Harken, Craftinsure, North Sails
Organised by Fastsail
The important stuff - the bar will be open Friday evening for the early arrivals. This year we will be having an SGP Dinner on the Saturday evening with the odd speech (heckling will be encouraged). 5o5 and FD crew Gareth Russell will be providing musical entertainment, but bring along your own musical instruments and jokes.
The Notice of Race and other information can be found on the FastSail forum.
Fastsail is an association of high performance dinghies with single trapezes and symmetrical spinnakers. The current members are the 470, 505, Fireball, Flying Dutchman, Hornet, Osprey & Javelin Classes. The Laser2, 420, and Tempest Classes are also invited to the Symmetric Grand Prix (SGP).
The SGP is organised by Fastsail each year. It is a large handicap race weekend with sponsored prizes. The emphasis is on fun and participation by sailors of all ages and ability. Normally 6 races are sailed over a weekend with a mixture of pursuit and handicap races and a wide range of prizes with the majority going to those who would not normally win a prize. If you have never competed at an open meeting before, why not come along and meet fellow sailors from your class and the other classes at this relaxed event.
Tent and camper van site next to club (www.rutlandwatercampsite.co.uk) booking is recommended. See RSC website for details of club bunkrooms and local accommodation. Saturday night talent night, bring your musical instruments and jokes.
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