RS Aero Open 2023  

RS Aero Open Meeting Saturday 15th April 2023 at Leigh & Lowton SC

 1. Rules

1.1 The event is governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing.

2. Sailing Instructions

2.1The Sailing Instructions will be available at least 3 days before the first scheduled race on the Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club WebCollect event page. See https://webcollect.org.uk/llsc and select this event.

3. Eligibility and Entry

3.1 The event is open to all RS Aero dinghies

3.2 Entry is online only- cash on the day will not be accepted.

3.3 Eligible boats may enter the event by registering online via Webcollect. See https://webcollect.org.uk/llsc and select this event.

3.4 To be considered an entry in the event, a boat shall complete all registration requirements and pay all fees.

4. Fees

•   Early Entry fee is:

  • £12 for adult.

  • £9 for under 18 sailors.

• Late Entry fee is:

  • £15 for adult.

  • £12 for under 18 sailors.

• 50% discount for full club members

Online entry will close on 15^th April.

5. Schedule

5.1 Dates of Racing: 15^th April 2023

5.2 4 races are scheduled. The expected schedule is 2 races back to back, lunch then a further 2 races back to back, although this is subject to change.

5.3 The scheduled time of the Warning Signal for the first race is 10:57.

5.4 There will be a competitor briefing at 10.15 am.

6. Clothing and Equipment

6.1 40.1 is changed as follows: Each competitor shall wear a personal flotation device at all times whilst afloat. Wet suits and dry suits are not personal flotation devices. Flag Y will not be displayed.

7. Venue

7.1 The location of Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club is Green Lane, Off Sandy Lane, Lowton, Warrington. WA3 1BJ.

Directions to the club can be found on the club website www.llsc.org.uk.

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