Preview - Fireball Inlands at Draycote Water Sailing Club 23rd & 24th October
Thinking of putting your boat away for the winter? Think again! This years Fireball Inland Championship at Draycote Water Sailing Club comes with a little bit of an incentive. Prizes worth £1000 to be exact!
In addition to some fabulous sponsorship from Pinnell & Bax and North Sails, the UKFA is providing some excellent incentives for all those competing. If you haven't been to an open meeting this season, now is your chance to get out there and win some excellent prizes. Many competitors will be in line to win free entry to next year's National Championships! Even if you have never been to an open meeting before, don't worry there will be more than enough people around to help you out and explain what to do! There will be hot food available all weekend and dinner will be served after racing in the bar. During the evening there will be chance to find out more about next year's National Championship and contribute your ideas for the event. After that Jez White and the Draycote fleet will be running a quiz with a difference, and the bar will of course be open! With plenty of accommodation options nearby and space for campervans and tents on site it couldn't be easier. For information about the event and the venue visit: www.fireballsailing.org.uk. With a large home fleet set to be joined with travellers from across the country this is an event not to be missed. If this isn't enough then there is of course a chance to walk away with the title of Fireball Inland Champion 2010!
2011 Fireball Nationals Entry Prizes available at the Inland Championships.
The 2011 Fireball National Championships will be held at a new venue for the class - Pentewan Sands Sailing Club between the 20th and 26th August 2011. The village of Pentewan is a few miles south of St. Austell on the South coast of Cornwall. Expect close competitive racing on the water and a welcoming and friendly atmosphere off it. Launching is from a large sheltered sandy beach. There are plenty of accommodation options in the area to suit all budgets.
To learn more visit www.fireballnationals.org.uk and view the event presentation. You can also download the event Poster to publicise the event at your club
If you have any questions or suggestions about the 2011 Nationals please email the Nationals coordinator - Jeremy Hurst [email protected]