All,
The winter series is fast approaching and although I have some reserved places and lots of expressions of interest, now is the time for you to firm up on dates that you wish to sail - so that we can firm up on skippers and crew.
Please let me know asap of those dates that you want to commit to.
As for costs - these remain at the bargain rate of GBP 30 for a race day and GBP 20 for training day.
As a refresher - my original e-mail is below.
We will be entering Lutine Belle into the Garmin Hamble Winter Series
http://www.garminhamblewinterseries.co.ukThere is racing from sunday October 5 through to Sunday November 30 - with the exception of sunday Nov 2.
We can also arrange practice sessions on the preceeding saturday - subject to demand
Those of you who sailed last year will remember that there was some great racing in the Solent and it makes for a excellent sunday of racing - with up to three races per day.
We tend to be on the water at Warsash at about 09.00 and then back by around 14.00 - 15.00.
You do not need to be an 'expert' to take part. One of the important aims of having Belle is to encourage and train members who are enthusiastic and want to learn and improve their sailing ability - whether that be in basic sailing and boat handling techniques or race tactics.
Put simply - everyone is welcome and there are always experienced crew members sailing who are there to help, advise and run the boat.
If you have nevere tried racing then this is a great opportunity to do so - there are often 20- 25 boats of all sizes taking part and the
707
is the ideal boat to get a feel for the thrill of inshore racing.
Anyone wishing to take part please let me know as soon as you can.
The series web site will also give you more information.
Clive cbhass2@tiscali.co.uk