Entry open and sponsors announced for J/80 National Championships
by Gemma Dunn 5 Apr 2016 10:03 BST
27-29 August 2016
Racing on day 3 of the J/80 UK National Championship during the AVEVA September Regatta © Rick Tomlinson /
www.rick-tomlinson.com
The Royal Lymington Yacht Club is delighted to announce that Berthon, North Sails, Lymington Yacht Charters, Seahorse magazine and Nick Cox Chandlers have very kindly agreed to support the J/80 Nationals which are to be held from Saturday 27th to Monday 29th August in Lymington.
The Notice of Race has been published for the J/80 Nationals and entry is now open online: rlymyc.org.uk/OnTheWater/Racing/Racing_Events/J80Nationals.aspx
Entry before 31st May is just £165, which includes mooring and car parking. The first 5 early bird boats which need a lift-in, mast-step, lift out and trailer storage will receive this free! Any other boats which require these services who have entered early will pay a much reduced rate of £50.
Plans for the social events during the event are progressing well and details about the programme and how to order tickets will be announced shortly.
The Club's J/80 Class Captain, Jim White, said "the J/80 is Lymington's newest class and growing rapidly, attracting National and European Champions and former Olympians. There are currently 12 J/80s in Lymington, with two more due to arrive and several potential owners trying to buy. It looks set to be a fantastic year of racing in Lymington."
For further information please contact the club events manager, Kirsty Timmis