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IRC Solent Region Championship 2014 - Day 5 Preview

by Solent IRC Owners Association 6 Sep 2014 12:56 BST 13 September 2014

The IRC Solent Region Championship comprises seven days of racing throughout the summer, each organised by a different Solent club.

Day five of the championship is the Saturday of the Royal Air Force Yacht Club's Battle of Britain Regatta, comprising 3 races in the central Solent starting in the vicinity of Hill Head.

The first warning signal will be at 10:30 BST.

Entries are welcome from boats with an IRC rating of between 0.82 and 1.360. Limited Validity TCCs are accepted and are can be obtained from www.rorcrating.com/lv-tcc/45-limited-validity-tcc/lv-owners/293-lv-tcc-forms.

Entry fees via SIRCOA are as follows:

  • TCF 1.000 or above - £40 per day or £240 for the whole series
  • TCF.0999 or lower - £35 per day or £210 for the whole series
More information can be found on the SIRCOA website www.solentirc.org.uk.

Enter online NOW by following the link at www.solentirc.org.uk. Alternatively,you may enter through the Royal Air Force Yacht Club by downloading an entry form from www.rafyc.co.uk/afloat/racing.html. Boats are also welcome to enter for Sunday's racing for the modest fee of £10, book directly with the club.

All competitors are welcome back to the Yacht Club where the bar will be open and for the prize giving at 17.30. There will be a Buffet supper and live music (£14.95 in advance £16.45 on the night). The club are also hosting a Beer Festival from Friday to Sunday as well as other entertainment, more information on the Club website.

Berthing can be reserved via the club on 023 8045 2208.

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