Bolton Sailing Club

A meeting of the Sailors will be held at the clubhouse Belmont on Sunday 26th October 2008 after sailing (approx 1600 hours).

1. Fleet format & start sequence
2. For each fleet, Merlin Rocket, GP14, Handicap and Juniors elect the following: Fleet captain, Vice Captain, Record Keeper, Measurer
3. Adoption of RYA “Racing Charter” into the club SI’s (http://www.rya.org.uk/racing/charter)
4. Discussion / feedback on how the club can improve OOD attendances
5. Discussion / feedback on the 2008 series format
6. Discussion on changing OOD points to “average points”
7. Winter series – one-day events or a series starting mid to end January
8. Sailors views on club improvements – help with shore wall
9. AOB

A recent article in the Chorley Guardian saw Alex Pilkington explaining his recent exploits out on the water. The article can be found at http://www.chorley-guardian.co.uk/sport/Alex-sails-in.4545630.jp

Well done Alex!

Start time: 10am on the water
Entry fee: £6.00 (inc £1 to Jeans 4 Genes)

The day is aimed at sailors who want an introduction to racing or those who have been racing at club level and want to learn more.

Top coaches in attendance on the day.

 •  Race training exercises in the morning
 •  Short series of races in the afternoon
 •  End of day de-brief from coaches

Trophies and prizes for various finishing positions

Open to single handed boats no faster than Laser Radial. (Topper, Pico, Optimist, Laser 4.7, Topas, RS Feva etc)

A limited number of Toppers, Fevas, Teras and oppies are available to hire for the event. Contact us for more details.

To book your place, please contact:

Warren Price
Tel: 01772 321014
Email: warren@sail.org.uk