NHEBSC - Event Calendar

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Racing Calendar:

Please note that this calendar is for information only.

The definitive calendar is the 2007 Programme and Diary provided to all members.

An Adobe Acrobat copy of the Racing Calendar is here.

Personal Buoyancy

All helms and crew must wear adequate personal buoyancy while afloat. Wet and drysuits alone are not adequate.

WET or DRYSUITS are obligatory when water temperature is below 7 degrees C.

General Sailing

GENERAL SAILING is welcome at all times except during Open Meetings or when diving/triathlete training is in progress (Sundays before racing, Monday evenings and other times as notified).

Members wishing to sail during club racing should check with the OOD before going afloat and co-operate with any guidance. Sailboards should not be on the water during dinghy racing.

No fishing is allowed during club racing and special events.

Insurance

Minimum Third Party and Personal Liability of Ł2,000,000 is mandatory for all craft sailing on Club waters.

Racing Categories

NOVICES are competitors in their first year of racing or who have entered less than 12 races in total. JUNIORS are those under the age of 16 on 31/12/07. At the OOD’s discretion there may be a separate Junior start.

CADETS are those under the age of 19 on 31/12/07.

A VETERAN is over 50 but not yet 60. Helmsmen are GERIATRIC if over 60 on the day of the event.

Over 70 they may be called various names but should always be shown great respect.

Training and Social Sailing

Friday Social Sailing (FriSS) is an opportunity to unwind after the week. A standby boat will be available, and there will always be an experienced sailor around to point you towards the water and offer tips which may be useful (or not). A barbecue is run - bring your own food and drink.

Saturday Social Sailing (SaSS) is another opportunity to cruise in company with others. Sailing follows on from the the Argonauts session in the morning. A standby boat will be be available and experienced sailors will often be around to give advice.

Argonauts Youth Squad

The Argonauts section for youth sailors between the ages of 9 and 18 will run training and fun sessions on most Saturdays from March to October. Activities will include formal and informal training, Bedfordshire Youth League Meetings, other local regattas and joint
activities with Friday Social Sailing and normal club racing. For details contact the Argonauts Coordinator.

For dates and information about local Clubs' Open Meetings, refer to the notice board or fleet captain.

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