UK Laser Association Nationals at Paignton Sailing Club in August
by Eddie Mays, UKLA 18 Jun 2013 14:54 BST
3-9 August 2013
Action from the 2011 Harken Laser nationals © Eddie Mays
The UK Laser Association are delighted to welcome on board NeilPryde as the Title Sponsors and Harken UK as Equipment Sponsors for the UK Laser Nationals being sailed under the burgee of Paignton Sailing Club between the 3rd & 9th August.
Brand Manager Simon Bennett said "NeilPryde are absolutely delighted to be the title sponsors for this year's Laser Nationals. The Laser has in many ways been at the centre of NeilPryde's strong progress in the performance sailing apparel market whether it be in terms of product development or athlete sponsorship and so to be closely linked in support of such an important regatta is an exciting milestone in the brand's development."
Harken UK's Loretta Coughi, Direct Marketing & Sponsorship Manager, said "As always we are delighted to work with the UK Laser Class. By sponsoring the UK Nationals again this year we hope to demonstrate our on-going commitment to the Laser sailor and the class association members."
UKLA Chairman Ken Falcon commented "I was already looking forward to this year's Nationals being hosted by Paignton S.C., my home club, and expecting a very good week. The addition of NeilPryde and Harken UK will lift the week to another level and hopefully encourage even more entries."
On hearing the news Paignton Commodore, Trish Walker, said "I am delighted that two major companies such as NeilPryde and Harken UK will be present as the main sponsors at the 2013 UKLA Laser Nationals at Paignton. We think that the sailing in Torbay is second to none and their presence will enhance what promises to be a great week of racing."
The championship, which regularly attracts over 250 sailors, is returning to the Devon club for the first time since 2009. Entries have already been received from both Ireland and New Zealand and with the Men's World Radial Laser Championships in Ireland a couple of weeks after this regatta there is a strong possibility that there will be many more foreign helms attending.
Besides the normal Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions there are only three rules for attending this Nationals; enter early (Late entry fee applies from 20th July), book your accommodation now and come and enjoy yourselves.
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