The UKWA National Championships 2009 begins at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy over the Bank Holiday Weekend. And What a way to spend a bank holiday. Although we will have paid a small supliment of only £5.00 per day to compete at this venue there is no better location in the UK for course racing. Weymouth historically has delivered great events for the UKWA and so on our return after too many years away we look forward to three days af action packed racing.
About The Cup Series
The cup series objective is to provide high quality racing for
Techno OD 6.8 & 7.8
RS:X
Raceboard
Formula
Racing will take place on a variety of courses depending on conditions. Whilst these events will attract the top course racers from the UK and abroad, if this is your first event, do not be deterred, you are most welcome. Make yourself known to the race office and we will not only welcome you but we will make every effort to make your first event a memorable and enjoyable experience
Series Scoring
The UK National Champion will be decided by the British Open at Weymouth on Oct 31st & Nov 1st (in conjunction with the RYA) plus ones best 4 results from the 5 cup events.
Party
As this is the first event of the Cup Series there will be a Welcome Party on Saturday night upstairs in Spinnakers Reataurant at the Sailing Acadamy.
Venue
Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy.
WPNSA, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1SA Tel 01305 866000
About The Academy
WPNSA officially opened on 1st April 2000, with residence taken up in the converted ex-naval offices, whilst the plans for the new Academy were taking shape.
The brand new clubhouse was opened officially in June 2005 and is now fully operational with new external facilities including 30 pontoons, new slipways and much expanded room for boat storage and car parking.
The academy has excellent shower, toilet and changing facilities. In addition there is a cafe style restaurant with free wi-fi including use of two computers. A viewing deck overlooks the harbour.
There is no grass for rigging and although large carpet mats have been installed these soon get full so a rigging mat is always a good idea.
The slipways at Weymouth are generally extreamly slippy, so extra care should always be taken especially at low water.
WPNSA will host the sailing events for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Academy Website
www.wpnsa.org.uk
Directions
By Car
From Dorchester
Take A354 to Weymouth
From Poole and Bournemouth
Take A352, which then becomes A353 to Weymouth
From Bridport
Take B3157 to Weymouth
When you arrive at Weymouth
Take the A354 to Portland. This will bring you to the causeway linking Weymouth and Portland. Halfway along the causeway you will
reach a mini-roundabout. Turn left, we are signposted 'Sailing Academy'.
By Bus
Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy has it's own bus stop.
Camping
As you enter the Sailing Academy overnight camping is located in the large car park on your right. Conveniently kit can easily be carried to the rigging area and slipways just accross the access road. Trailers can be left in the trailer park before parking.
There is a small charge made by the academy for overnight camping. Drinking water is avaiable nearby.
Accomodation
Turnstones B&B is walking distance away, other accomodation can be found at Visit Weymouth.
Registration
TBC
Entry
On Line pre entry is the prefered method via the UKWA website www.ukwindsurfing.com
Alternatively an entry form can be downloaded from the UKWA website and a cheque forwarded to the UKWA office
Alternatively you may enter on the day. There will be an on the day entry supliment charged for this facility.
Further Details
For further information go to Information and under racing go to Cup series. See also sailing instructions & notice to race
Event Organizers
UKWA. United Kingdom Windsurfing Association
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Contact Bob Ingram 07889-161780
