Dinghy spaces still available for the East Coast Piers Race
by Andrew Dowley 19 Jun 2012 19:42 BST
14-15 July 2012
The East Coast Piers Race course © Sally Hitt, The Moment Images
Not long to go now until the 25th East Coast Piers Race sponsored by Wildwind. As a celebration of the 25th year we've also invited along our one hulled friends to take part in the Colne Point race but you will need a PY of 917 or faster.
Spaces for dinghies are limited to 30 boats and pre entry is preferred as you could be turned away on the day if we reach 30 boats. Catamaran spaces are not limited and can take part in either course on the Sunday.
The event is being held on the 14th and 15th July at Marconi Sailing Club in Essex (Post Code CM0 7NU).
FREE Camping is available from Friday until Monday midday.
2 Short course races will be held on Saturday with the first start at 1pm.
An evening meal will be available on Saturday night along with the bar being open. Adnams are sponsoring the event so good cheap beer will be available, everything you spend on Adnams beer will go directly to the charities.
The Sunday race briefing will be held around 6pm on Saturday evening, if you haven't done the race before we strongly recommend you attend.
On Sunday will be the two big races the East Coast Piers Race (50 miles) and the Colne Point Race (29 miles). The first start is going to be around 9.30am.
This is a great event and easily manageable for new comers with mother boats at each mile of the courses and ribs to help too. Come and give it a go and help us raise as much money for charity as possible.
All the information can be found at www.eastcoastpiersrace.com
Please send any questions to
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