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East Midlands mini series continues with the Ogston Wooley Jumper next weekend

by David Eberlin 2 Feb 2020 12:46 GMT 8-9 February 2020
County Cooler 2020 © David Eberlin

The East Midlands mini series of three events started well at Notts County with over 40 entries at the County Cooler.

The next event is this weekend (8/9th Feb) at Ogston Sailing Club, near Clay Cross a short distance off the M1. The Ogston Wooley Jumper will try and get five races in over two days, members from Ogston, Staunton and Notts County can enter at no cost, members of other clubs are very welcome and pay a fee. The Notice of Race is available here. Briefing is 10.45am on Saturday.

The series then finishes at Staunton Harold Sailing Club, near Melbourne, Derbyshire, on 22nd & 23rd February where the overall prizes for the series will be given.

Anyone from the Midlands, or further afield will be welcome to some great racing. Photo from the County Cooler in January this year.

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