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General Boards => General National 12 chat => Topic started by: Chris Day on 25 Jun 2017, 10:00

Title: Salcombe YC Regatta
Post by: Chris Day on 25 Jun 2017, 10:00
Early entry discount for Salcombe Regatta ends this week on 30th of June so sign up for a week of sun, sea and sand. There's already a strong fleet of 10 12s entered, you can see who's going and enter here (http://www.salcombeyc.org.uk/clubManager/cm_events/source/cm_opensite.php?state=entrylist&days=-49&openid=74&eventstate=entry)


If you're a student there's free entry and you only need to pay for your social tickets so don't miss it!



Title: Re: Salcombe YC Regatta
Post by: Helen Lloyd on 30 Jul 2017, 08:00
As well as the events organised by SYC the 12 fleet have some events to add to regatta fun.

Saturday: To start the week join us for a drink at the SYC bar following the  briefing for competitors. Wear something to identify you as a N12 sailor if you can ( foiling rudder?) .

Sunday: DIY N12 Beach games  on Mill Bay starting after sailing. Low water 16.07 . Those who can Please bring games to share. (weather permitting)

Tuesday: Blinkhorn Trophy for U18 helms in N12s or Ents (17.30 start)
In the evening the Yacht Club is holding a cadet disco as well as Byng's infamous pig racing

Wednesday: N12 Breakfast at the Winking Prawn from 10am - you could have an optional morning swin, surf or sup!

Thursday: Jazz Gin and Canapes at the Yacht Club (see your race programme for more details).
The race today will be the inaugural DRESS LIKE A PIRATE RACE. Get on your eye patches and hats and embrace your inner pirate as you sail around the estuary.

Friday: Prizegiving at the Yacht Club (to include a prize for the best dressed pirates!)

There is also rumour of uni students organising some team racing in fireflies fleet to fleet challenge!