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2014 South West Laser Grand Prix Series - Preview

by Dave Stockton 26 Mar 2014 17:33 GMT 6 April - 7 September 2014

The 2013 South West Laser Grand Prix series was much more competitive with an increase in numbers over the previous years and we are planning for 2014 to be even better. We have kept faith with our classic venues and have added some great clubs for the coming season.

We are starting at 11 o'clock at Wimbleball SC on Sunday the 6th April followed by:

  • Salcombe 4th May
  • Penzance 24th May
  • Mounts Bay 25th May
  • Dittisham 7th June
  • Restronguet 22nd June
  • Beer 20th July
  • Teign Corinthian 3rd August, 10.30 start
  • Starcross 16th August, 10.30 start
  • Sidmouth 7th September
This year's event is sponsored by Rooster Sailing and Wildwind Holidays. So dust off your roof racks or grease up your road trailers and come and enjoy some competitive sailing in a friendly atmosphere at some great venues.

For further details see the events page on the Laser website www.laser.org.uk/Events.php or contact Dave Stockton on 01823 430 117 or

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