Come along and take part in our annual 5hr relay race event on Monday the 5th of May.
The race is open to all members of the Club. There will be two starts, one for adults and one for juniors, under 18 on 31.12.2014 if required. All helms and crews in a junior boat must be under 18. Each boat must have at least two helms and two crews for double- handed boats, two helms for single handed boats. Some boats may have more than 2 crews and may change crews more frequently. All crew changes from the pontoons.
Registration will take place at BVSC prior to the briefing by completing the entry sheet posted on the notice board near the chart of Bewl Water. The names of all helms and crews must be declared on the entry form. There is no charge.
Briefing 10.15 on Monday May 5th 2014
Start of race The adult race will start at 11.00 and junior race at 11.03. Both races will finish at 16.00 or soon after.
Each boat must change crews AT LEAST twice during the race at approximately 90 minute intervals, i.e. at 12.30 and 14.15. But a boat may change crews more than twice. A crew change must be indicated to the Committee boat the next time the boat passes through the gate. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
Sailing Instructions will be available on the day or from the BVSC website
Download here - 5hr Race 2014 - Notice Of Race
The number of prizes will depend on the number of entries