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North Wales Christmas Regatta at Port Dinorwic Sailing Club - Preview

by Ken Newing 8 Dec 2016 14:14 GMT 10 December 2016

After a nervous period of high pressure leading to light wind drifters, the scene is set for racing friendly F3-4 South Westerlys this Saturday, 10 December on the Menai Strait at Port Dinorwic - Clwb Hwylio Y Felinheli).

With visitors promised from Prestwick SC in Scotland this year's North Wales Christmas Regatta promises to be a well attended event. Junior and Youth class racing is planned as well as a Handicap class for the seniors. Racing starts at 11.00 am.

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