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First ever Wintermere Cup open regatta to be held at South Windermere Sailing Club

by Mark Fearnley 14 Feb 18:23 GMT 24 March 2019
Winter sailing at South Windermere Sailing Club © SWSC

'Now is the winter of our discontent, made glorious summer by... underfloor heating in our changing rooms' (Apologies to Shakespeare!)

24th March sees the first ever Wintermere Cup open handicap event at South Windermere Sailing Club. Now SWSC has swapped its cold damp changing rooms and smelly clubhouse for brand new facilities (with aforementioned underfloor heating), the lake may be cold, but competitors can warm up quickly afterwards.

Three races, back-to-back, first race at 12 noon. For more information see www.swsailing.co.uk

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