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Comet and Solo Open at Staunton Harold Sailing Club - Preview

by Ann Nugent 3 Oct 2019 13:15 BST 19 October 2019
Comets at Staunton Harold © SHSC

Staunton Harold Sailing Club looks forward to welcoming Comet and Solo sailors from around the region, and all over the country on Saturday 19th October.

The event, features the 2019 race series season finale for both the Solo Midland Series and the Northern Aphelion Comet Series.

Schedule on 19th October

  • Registration from 9:00 a.m.
  • First race 10:55 a.m. or after
  • Three races / Two to count
  • Galley available

Cost/ NOR/ SIs

The entry fee is £13.00 per boat. The NoR and SIs are available here.

How to book / links to places to stay

Camping is available onsite or check out our website for links to places to stay.

Entry is open on the SHSC website so please book your slot here.

We're looking forward to a fantastic Open event at Staunton Harold SC so please come and join us. If you have any queries please email us at

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