Sunderland Open July 12th

Will Mitchell · 06 Mar 2015, 11:22

For all 12's north of the south, Don't forget Sunderland on July 12th. very easy to get to, just 10 mins off the A19.easier to get to and find than many of the clubs in the north. I'm really hoping that all you scottish sailors will make the trip south to sail on one of the best bits of water in the country. (I'm really not kidding, and I'm not even a local). The same applies to you guys in the midlands. why not take the opportunity to get in some pre Burton Week sea sailing practice.

We're very lucky that we can race on the sea, in the harbour or in the river and as such we're really hoping that we'll sera great turn out of both modern and vintage boats. There's no shortage of b&b's on the seafront and camping and campervans can stay on site. To check out the venue have a look on the Roker webcam at sunderland.gov site. That shows the beach and the harbour. And here's a recent picture that we had taken by a drone showing the clubs launching beach in the harbour and the river behind.

Carbonara · 09 Mar 2015, 01:33

It looks nice and a very convenient location! Hoping to make it for the open meeting (crew and family permitting)
Patrick Hamilton
Carbonara 3502

edwillett · 09 Mar 2015, 01:56

The Scottish 12's are hatching plans to join you Will!

Chadders · 09 Mar 2015, 06:33

Looking forward to it Will8)

angus · 09 Mar 2015, 07:33

R Wee Ed:)

Will Mitchell · 13 Mar 2015, 06:13

If any of you guys are planning on arriving on Saturday afternoon or evening, and you'd like us to sort something out for the Saturday night, then just let me know, we could have a BBQ at the club (weather permitting), or there are many places that we could go to for an affordable meal. I welcome any suggestions that you may have. :-)

edwillett · 20 Mar 2015, 12:16

Will
I will most likely get a B&B and would certainly be up for a curry or similar the night before

angus · 20 Mar 2015, 07:45

I will probably be camping so would be up for something Saturday night.

Will Mitchell · 22 Mar 2015, 08:41

That sounds like a plan then chaps. everyone is welcome, the more the merrier. The sooner we know rough numbers then the sooner we can start to get things arranged. Im really hoping that we get a good turn out and that this event will grow annually so that all the northern and Scottish sailors can go big fleet racing on the sea at least once a year without having to travel all the way down south. :-)