Bolton Sailing Club

The RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010 is just around the corner. If you are planning on visiting the show please see below details you might find of interest.

RYA Volvo Dinghy Show
in association with Yachts and Yachting and Suzuki
6 and 7 March 2010
Alexandra Palace, London

The only boat show dedicated entirely to dinghy sailing; featuring dinghies from over 100 class associations, plus all the well known dinghy manufacturers, including Laser, Topper, RS Racing Sailboats and Ovington Boats. In total there are over 200 exhibition stands with a comprehensive range of boats, sailing equipment, clothing and accessories.

There’s a full programme of events ranging from talks for those new to dinghy sailing through to tips from top sailors, including Olympic sailors. The show really does have something for everyone.

For the very latest information and to book your tickets in advance visit the show web site www.dinghyshow.org.uk The show web site also has all the information you need to help you if you’re planning to bring a group to the show.

If you belong to a sailing club you could be in with a chance to win a set of 10 Rooster buoyancy aids, or a set of Volvo race marks or a safety boat package of a Rigiflex 360 Newmatic safety boat with a Suzuki 9.9hp outboard and a trailer from Mersea Trailers for your club. Just say which club you belong to when you book your tickets in advance – SO DON’T FORGET TO MENTION BOLTON SAILING CLUB!

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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

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