Sunrise to Sunset Team Event 2027 (S2S)  

Sunrise to Sunset (S2S) Team Event 2027

Leigh & Lowton SC are pleased to announce our sixth annual long-distance Endurance Race on Saturday 12th June 2027 for affiliated sailing clubs, University sailing societies and youth groups.

Entries will be limited to teams sailing in GP14s, International Enterprises, Fireflys and Hansas. A team will be formed from bona fide members of the affiliated sailing club or association, such as a university, youth group, or training group. Each boat entered will fall into one of four categories of teams: Unrestricted, Masters, Ladies, and University/Youth.

During the length of The Endurance Race, there will be one overall race run during the day, and 'Races within The Race.’ 

Notice of Race and Additional Event Information documents will be attached by the end of May 2027 and provide greater detail. These documents will be attached to this entry form with full event details. Sailing Instructions will be issued nearer to the event.

The format will be a 17-hour race on Saturday 12th June 2027 commencing at 04:40BST (Sunrise), over a course at Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club, with changeovers of team members as needed.  

Fees

1. Entry is online-only, via this page. 
2. Standard entry fees for a Team will be £158 per boat, with University/Youth entrants £105 per boat to cover prizes and incidentals
3. There will be an early entry fee of £105 standard and £53 University/Youth; this will close at 23:59hrs on 28th March 2027
4. There will be an offer for the third or subsequent entry/ies from the same clubs or universities/youth groups; these teams have a free entry.
5. Entry closes at 23:59hrs on Sunday 30th May 2027, but teams need only be finalised by 23:59hrs on Thursday 10th June 2027.

Schedule

1. Registration will be from 18:00 to 23:00 hours on Friday, 11th June 2027.
2. There will be a competitor briefing at approximately 19:00 hrs on Friday, 11th June 2027. The briefing will be videoed and posted on The Event Facebook page by 20:00 hrs on Friday, 11th June 2027.
3. The scheduled time of the Warning Signal for The Race is 04:35 hrs on Saturday, 12th June 2027.
4. The scheduled time for The Race to finish is 21:40 hrs on that same day.
5. One race is scheduled, including 'Races within The Race'.
6. If cancellation is required due to weather or any other unforeseen event, then this will be notified via the llsc.org.uk website, LLSC Facebook page, The Event WhatsApp group and email.

Other Key Information <BBQ and other dates and times to be confirmed at a later date>

1. The galley will be open for the following times over the weekend of the Endurance Race:
2. From approximately 18:00 until 22:00 hrs on Friday 11^th June, serving food
3. From approximately 04:00 until 23:00 hrs on Saturday 12^th June, serving hot food, hot drinks and cakes, plus a social evening meal after the race has finished.
4. From approximately 09:00 until 16:00 hrs on Sunday 13^th June, serving hot food, hot drinks and cakes.
5. Overnight camping will be available and is free of charge with each entry.
6. We have negotiated a 20% discount with the Holiday Inn at Leigh Sports Village (WN7 4JY), a 1.6-mile walk or 2.5 miles by car. Please use this link for your discount: Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club - HIE Leigh Booking Link
7. Teams are required to notify the event organisers of the likely number of cars, camper vans and tents in their team by sending details to the following e-mail address: leighandlowton_s2s@outlook.com

Location: Leigh & Lowton SC

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