Bolton Sailing Club

This weekend will see 1800 atheletes swimming, cycling and running at Rivington and the surrounding area. The cycle route will be taking athletes from Rivington to Belmont village then north to the M65 roundabout. This means there could be a lot of traffic problems to and from the Sailing Club. We believe Belmont Road will not be closed but you may need to indicate to marshalls where you are going.

We’re in touch with Triathlon UK and will post an update if we hear more.

Cycle Route Map

Ironman UK Website

UPDATE FROM KEITH:

Just had a call from the Local Belmont policeman, He advises that the road over Belmont from the Black Dog to Rivington will be closed but all the other roads will be open although some disruption may occur as at some junctions police will be controlling traffic. The event will be on from 06:00 to 15:30 and some 1800 competitors will be taking part. The bikes will come past the club 3 times. So going towards Abbey Village may be a problem during the event.

On Saturday 25th July a few of us popped down to Bolton Town Centre to promote the club within the town centre. It was hopefully a successful day with people interested in coming to the club to ‘have a go’ and also as something different for the kids to try. We were joined by the RNLI to promote their cause (and hopefully raise some money for them too!).

Thanks to Tristan, Richard, Geoff Benson and Julie and Peter Courtney who came to help and support us.

Photos can be seen at http://www.g2.sail.org.uk/v/2009/boltontowncentre/

This Saturday (11th July), the North West Junior Travellers circuit moves to Bolton SC.

Three races are scheduled with a briefing at 10.30 with the first race starting at 11.00. Two races to count.

The galley will be open serving our famous bacon butties and huge plates of lunch. Great prizes up for grabs for different categories.

For more details about NWJTT please see their website at www.nwjtt.org.uk

NOT GOT A BOAT TO SAIL?

We have a limited number of Fevas, Toppers and Oppies available for hire to club members at the standard club rates. If you are interested, please speak to Warren, Richard or Andrew on Friday – we’ll be at the club doing the junior training.