DRB Sonata National Championships 10th - 13th June

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Helensburgh Sailing Club would like to extend a warm welcome to all visitors and members of the National Sonata Class Association. We aim to provide a great long weekend of both racing and entertainment.

Each day's racing is also being supported by

D.Manderson Electrical New World Yacht Care Goacher Sails

Hyde Sails Marine Transport & Logistics

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Garmin Handheld GPS eTrex 'H'

Ideal for the Middle distance race

£80 - New World Yacht Care at Rhu Marina

01436 820 536

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Some lifts available at Rhu Marina on Sunday - Early booking recommended [Rhu Marina: 01436 820238]

Entry Form - *surcharge - Now applies

Sailing Instructions (Final Revision 4g - 08Jun2010)

A5 printed copy and laminated Appendix A & B

will be available at registration

---[2010 Class Rules]--------------------------------------------------

There are seven changes. The two main changes to 2010 Class rules are:-

C.4.1 says "Advertising on the boat as chosen by the Owner or person in Charge is Prohibited". However the decision of the 2008 AGM was to allow advertising. This was further confirmed by a majority NSA website vote in March 2010

C.9.2 says (a) ... 2 spinnakers shall be carried aboard (b) The second spinnaker shall only be used if the first is lost or damaged and cannot be repaired afloat.

Also: minor 'tweaks' to: C.5.2.a.1, F.3.4, F.4.4, G.5.2.f and

addition of H3 (Measurement form)

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Blue Tack leading the fleet - 2009 Scottish Championships

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Breakfast/Lunches & Snacks

Our kitchen will be open each morning for Bacon Rolls and to purchase packed lunches and again after racing for hot snacks.

Evenings

Daily prizegiving will be held as soon as possible after sailing each day,including novelty prizes. Planned are a whisky tasting with Burn Stewart Distillers on Thursday and a Band "The Ringtones" / Ceilidh Night or Friday. BBQ's will be run weather permitting and of course the bar will be open too - Belhaven on draft. On Saturday evening there will be a more formal meal (dress informal) for all competitors included in the entry fee. Additional tickets will be available at registration for family or friends. There is no formal plan for the Sunday evening.

Internet Access: Free Wi-Fi internet access will be available in the clubhouse for the duration of the event.

Results: will be published daily via this website.

Contact: If you would like to discuss anything about the club, local area etc please call Tim Flatman on 01 436 820 401 (evenings) or Neil Rosie 01 436 672 625 (evenings) or sonata@helensburghsailingclub.co.uk

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*Surcharge: Sorry in order to ensure we can cater, and provide a great event for everyone, we would like to encourage everyone to enter by 27th May 2010.

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Latest page Additions & Updates: (most recent at top)

[09Jun] - Tide Table

[08Jun] - Sailing Instructions (Final Revision 4g - 08Jun2010)

[04Jun] - Day sponsor web links

[03Jun] - Evenings - updated details

[01Jun] - Standard Protest Form (link)

- Car Parking - Please only park as shown keeping access clear

[28May] - Sailing Instructions [Final v4e]

- Entry List

[25May] - minor detail tweaks, added contact email, NWYC advert

[23May] - Link to Chandlery (at Rhu Marina)