regatta in may

[philipcosson]

Hi,

I'm new to the class (any class in fact!) and would like to come to the regatta in may.

I'm trying to arrange holidays.

When on Saturday must we be there, ready to sail? Do we have to have bouancy test and measure done beforehand? Will we be racing more than once each day? How many races will count, and how many can be discarded?

I have two non sailing family members who don't drive to think about. Is there any land based activities arranged? Is there any public transport from Pitsford to the town centre? Can non-racing non association members join in any activities on the day or evening?

When does the racing begin each day, finish each day and what happens in the evening? Is it OK to come, race and go back home without engaging in evening activity? Can we leave the boat rigged at the club these days?

Sooo many questions.

Regards

Philip
N3253
Mr Blue Sky (nee Seawitch)

[Antony (Guest)]

Philip,
This is easier than it seems.

Your boat should be measured anyway, and unless you have new sails or have altered it then all that you need to do between now and May is to make sure that the certificate is in your name.

Come to the event, and bring as many members of your family as you want.  Everybody that is in any way associated with the event will be made very welcome at Pitsford that weekend, and nobody expects anybody apart from the boat owner to be a member of the NTOA.

I suspect that the full sailing format for the weekend has not beeen finalised yet as this is a big and slightly complicated event to set up.  Assume that you will not need to be there before about 11.30 on Saturday, but that more details on number of races and how the series will work will be made public in the new year.

Sailing is usually over before 5pm, and while it is obviously more fun the more people stay for evening socials (one will be a sit down dinner and the other will be at the club and much less formal) you will still be very welcome if you slip off home after sailing.  You can certainly leave your boat overnight at any open event you attend and this will be no different.

Come and join in, and don't worry to much about the details!

Antony

[Jane W (Guest)]

Hello

This is an event for all - sailors and non-sailors alike.  We have activities planned for Saturday and Sunday afternoon to include all which will guarantee some fun.

There is no transport from Pitsford to Northampton (sadly) although Pitsford is itself in a Country Park and has some great walking, a big childrens playground and a couple of shops in the information centre.  

Look forward to meeting you then!

Jane W

[philipcosson]

thanks for the replies

see you there

Philip

N3253