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Tiger Trophy 11-12 July 2009 |
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Written by Martin Hollingshead
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Wednesday, 27 December 2006 |
The Rutland Challenge for the John Merricks Tiger Trophy 2009
(All proceeds to the John Merricks Sailing Trust)
*** 11-12 July 2009 ***
Single handers £25. Double £30
Open to all centreboard dinghies with a PY under 1175. First race NOON, Saturday. Three races back to back. Fast and slow handicap starts with timed laps. A (non-discardable) pursuit race on Sunday.
PRIZES
Cash prize of £1000 for the first boat to win all races. Tiger Trophy, originally won by John for overall winners, Lady Tiger, Shere Khan Trophy (First veteran), Pursuit Trophy, Merricks Memorial Trophy (470). Prizes for first three finishers in individual classes with fleets of six or more.
TIGER DINNER
(all proceeds to the John Merricks Sailing Trust)
Saturday Night. 7 for 7.30 pm. Black Tie, Live Music, Sit down meal.
£35 per ticket in advance.
ALL MEMBERS AND TEMPORARY MEMBERS OF RUTLAND SAILING CLUB SAIL AT THEIR OWN RISK
- CAMPING is strictly forbidden in the club grounds in tents or cars, CAMPER VANS are not permitted on site. There is a camp site opposite the club.
- DOGS are not allowed inside the grounds, on a lead or in a car. Please leave your car in the lane if you have a dog with you.
- CAR PARKING at Rutland Sailing Club is limited. Please park on the grass paddock to your left as you come through the gates.
- CHILDREN must not be left unsupervised on site.
- ACCOMMODATION is available in the clubhouse. Please contact Reception to check for vacancies. (The heating in the rooms can be adjusted by the thermostat on each radiator.)
- ACCESS During the day, sailors must access the changing rooms by the EXTERNAL doors and the first floor of the Clubhouse by the BALCONY STEPS or DISABLED RAMP ONLY.
- REFRESHMENTS Sailors are requested to eat in the Wet Bar at the eastern end of the Clubhouse, not in the carpeted areas. Please do not take crockery or glasses out of the building.
- NATURE RESERVES at each end of the reservoir arms are strictly for the birds. Marked by large red marker buoys.
- BUOYANCY AIDS must be worn by all sailors while on the water and pontoons.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 05 July 2009 )
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