British Open & National Championship 2013
Newsletter No. 2
Entry Now Closed...
WIth the Volvo Gill Britsh Open and National Championships 2013 less than four weeks away - entry has now closed. If you would still like to enter, please contact Sharon.
Aerial Photo
For those who haven't been there recently (or at all!), in the Venue Information on the Event Page, you can download a current aerial photo of the Largs site - the Google maps photo is from before the new ramp was built. |
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Event Hoodies & Rugby Shirts - available till 7th July
Well done to the 295 sailors for getting your entry in and paid on time. We look forward to seeing all of your names on the Nationals Hoodies. To order a Hoody or Rugby Shirt CLICK HERE. Orders must be in by the 7th, and they will be delivered to Largs.
Regatta Fleet
The Regatta Fleet registration form is on the Nationals Events webpage. Please download, complete and bring to registration (it will make the process much quicker for everyone if you do it beforehand). There is also a checklist of things to bring.
Raffle
We will be running a raffle at the Nationals again. Tickets will be on sale at Registration and throughout the week. If you have any prizes to donate, please contact Sharon |
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Notice of AGM - Tuesday
The Annual General Meeting of the International Optimist Class Association (UK) will be held at Largs SC, as part of the Optimist National Championships, on Tuesday 30th July 2013 at 19:00hrs. All attendees are invited to attend, only members of the Association may vote. Agenda will be published on the website.
Chimney Demolition – Sunday Night
The Inverkip Power Station chimney, a prominent landmark for Clyde sailors since the '70s, will be demolished on Sunday 28th July at 2200hrs. There will be a controlled explosive "blow-down" of the whole chimney structure, landing on the site of the power station buildings. There are not great vantage points on land but the view from afloat on the Clyde should be spectacular. (the police will enforce a 600metre exclusion zone but this will still give good views). If you can provide a rib, or drive one to take sailors out to watch, please let us know.
The A78 Trunk road and rail line to Wemyss Bay will be closed temporarily for safety reasons.
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Measurement
There are a number of documents on the Nationals Event page, including the Main Fleet and Regatta Fleet measurement forms. Please download, print and bring with you to registration. There are also a number of documents relating to measurement procedures, and reminders about whistles, painters etc. Please take tim eto read through all the relevant documnets
There are a number of documents on the Nationals Event page, including the Main Fleet and Regatta Fleet measurement forms. Please download, print and bring with you to registratio.
Measurers Course
Want to know more about becoming a measurer?
Andy Platt (IOCA Technical Officer) will be arranging a measurers course during the Nationals. The course will cover Foils, Spars, Sail numbers, Paperwork and an introduction to Sail measurement. Places will be limited. Please sign up on the Nationals event webpage or contact Andy for more information.
Whistles
Please note that Class Rule 4.2(a) requires that whistles shall be carried securely attached to the personal buoyancy device. Checks will me made during the event to ensure competitor compliance. |
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Pre-Nationals Warm-Ups
Area Championships 13/14 July
The IOCA(UK) Area Championships are taking place around the country on the weekend of the 13-14th July. Local racing, and some great after sailing social activities. Click on the links below to sign up:
North West - Leigh & Lowton Regatta
East - Burnham SC
Midlands - Barnt Green SC
South West - Restronguet
South/SouthEast/Thames Valley - Datchet Water SC
Channel Islands - St Catherine's SC
It would help the organisers enormously if you could ENTER the appropriate Championship as soon as possible.
2013 Scottish Championships - 20/21 July
Thinking of travelling to Scotland before the Nationals?
IOCA Scotland is holding the 2013 Scottish Championships at Annandale Sailing Club on 20/21 July 2013. Annandale is situated 10 minutes off the A74 just over the Scottish Border so on the way to Largs - why not stop off on your way to the Nationals? Enter Here. Places may be limited.
Accommodation
If anyone is still looking for accommodation in Largs, we have some spare rooms in a chalet on Cumbrae. Please contact Gillian Schonrock for details.
International Teams, Friends & Family
Sign up for the Nationals Newsletter HERE
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Volunteer Rota
Get yourself in the Priority Queue!
There are still plenty of spare spots on the volunteer roster. CLICK HERE to sign up, and get your sailor into the priority queue for registration. If you'd like more details please contact
Measurement - Andy Platt (IOCA Technical Officer)
On Water Volunteers - Jay Williamson (Sailing Secretary)
Other roles - Sharon (IOCA Admin)
There are a limited number of Volvo Gill Poloshirts available for volunteers too....
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Ribs
We still have quite a few rib spots to fill, both for Main and Regatta fleet. If you can bring a rib to Largs (even if you don't want to drive it during the week), please email the Event Safety Officer (Paul Thompson)
RYA Squads Meeting – Weds or Thurs 11am
Chris Atherton from the RYA will be giving a talk on the RYA/IOCA squads system. This is well worth going to if your sailor is going for a regional squad this year.The talk is about the RYA Zone and IOCA Squads. It covers the focus of the RYA Zone Squad program, core skills covered, selection and how sailors can progress through from Zone level.
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