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Sunsail Racing Season 2013

by Terry Hunt, Sunsail 10 Jan 2013 09:13 GMT 16 March - 29 October 2013
Sunsail Racing Series final in the Solent © PhotoViva / www.PhotoViva.co.uk

With the sailing season knocking on every ones door, we are already dusting off the covers in readiness for another exciting 2013 racing season.

The beginning of March see the season opener, The Chiller and Sunsail Racing's season looks set to be another very busy year, providing quality one design racing.

If you would like to get a slice of the action, then why not come along and join The Chiller on Saturday 2nd March.

Pick the boat up on Friday night and join us the Portsmouth Harbour Yacht Club for a nice friendly meal and social night before the racing on Saturday.

The plan is for 3 races (weather permitting) starting around 10.30am and to be finished and back in Port Solent, moored up for about 4.30pm. Prize giving will then follow back in the yacht club.

Last year the Chiller attracted some top teams and it offers everyone the chance to enjoy some great one design yacht racing on board one of the matched Sunsail F40's.

An F40 can be chartered for only £720 for the Saturday's racing or £870 for the whole weekend or if you don't have a crew, join £115 for an individual's place.

Following on a few weeks later is the start of the Sunsail Racing Series. 8 weekends spread throughout the year attracts between 12 & 20 F40's per weekend for this one design series.

Sunsail Racing Series dates:

  • Round 1 16th & 17th March
  • Round 2 6th & 7th April
  • Round 3 20th & 21st April
  • Round 4 13th & 14th July
  • Round 5 17th & 18th August
  • Round 6 21st & 22nd September
  • Round 7 5th & 6th October
  • Round 8 19th & 20th October
The charter fee per weekend is only £1170.

For more details on the Chiller, the Racing Series or any of the Sunsail Racing events, please contact Terry Hunt at or call 02392 222 221.

www.sunsail.co.uk/yacht-racing

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