Burton week warm up

We have a fantastic sailing and social programme organized for August.

If you are planning your first championships then we are organising a Buddy system and will put you in touch with a seasoned Burton week sailor to offer advice before the week starts - and there will be buddies prizes during the week as well.

The format for the week will include a practice race on the Saturday afternoon which is a good time to splash some salt on the decks and then in the evening after the briefing there will be a short talk on gate starts to jog the memory or explain how they work if you haven't done them before.

Check list Have you checked your Black Bands? If you're not sure how to check them, ask someone at the next open meeting Is your buoyancy test up to date? Don't forget to bring: Compass to spot those big shifts on the sea Certificate Sunblock - it will be very sunny (honest) A water bottle for those long races in the sun. Sailing kit Boat spares The boat . . . Facts about Weymouth It is surprisingly close It's only just in to Cornwall and it only took us 3 ½ hours to get there for the open meeting There are lots of great things to do for the family: Sandy beaches Visit the historic Looe Island Eden Project National Marine Aquarium Monkey Sanctuary National 12 social events! Will be brilliant with real ale at the bar courtesy of Greene King. Last minute notes