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Entry Open for J/70 National Championship in Plymouth

by Gemma Dunn 14 Feb 2016 11:26 GMT 2-4 September 2016
J70s in action © Tim Wright / www.photoaction.com

The J/70 UK Class Association is thrilled to announce that entry is now open for the National Championships in beautiful Plymouth! Hosted by the Royal Western Yacht Club, racing will take place from Friday 2nd September to Sunday 4th September with a total of 11 races planned for the Championship. As long as weather conditions are suitable, sailing will be outside (south) of the Plymouth breakwater which is only a short sail from the RWYC and marina base. The commodore flag officers and members are very enthusiastic about welcoming visiting J/70 sailors to their home club's beautiful sailing waters in the south west of England.

Entry is just £70 for those who enter before June 1st and is open to all members of the Class, with berthing available at Queen Anne's Battery Marina. Enter online here.

To enquire about the National Championships please contact Beth Hayward in the sailing office at the Royal Western on 01752 660077 or email .

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