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Midland sailors invited to celebration event at Draycote Water on Saturday 22nd June

by Ian Macwhinnie 24 May 2019 15:58 BST 22 June 2019
Dinghy racing at Draycote Water © Jo Thomas

It's only one month to go till the Midlands Champion Race at Draycote Water Sailing Club and we are calling on sailors from all over the region to come and help us celebrate the club's 50th anniversary in style.

A 150 boat limit has been set so enter now to be sure not to miss out on a great day of racing with evening entertainment on Saturday 22nd June. This is also a family occasion to celebrate 50 years of sailing at Draycote Water so please include the whole family when purchasing tickets for the evening activities.

There is free entry to the day's racing which will feature two (35-45 minute) average lap handicap races and one 100-minute pursuit race, followed by a Commodore's Race for past and present Commodores which may involve interesting seamanship manoeuvres.

The evening entertainment is also not to be missed with tickets at £10 per head to include a catered barbecue and Ceilidh.

Free entry to the Saturday racing also includes taking part in club racing on Sunday.

Get your race entry and dinner tickets at the same time here. Full details of the day's racing, including boat eligibility are in the Notice of Race.

Any queries, please contact: Rebecca Owen, Club Administrator, Draycote Water SC. 01788 811153.

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