We will circulate summary reports in advance, so that we can focus discussion on future options and opportunities. Your input is vital, so be there.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact LCOA Chairman, Nigel Scott at chairman@larkclass.org Hope to see you there!
Caption Competition
Caption Competition
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Remaining Lark Fixtures for 2021
There are still plenty of sailing to be done in 2021
Inland Championships: Frensham Pond SC Sat 30th October
Winters Championships: Northampton SC 6th/7th November
South Staffs Open Meeting Sat 20th November
Lark Inland Championships
Inland Championships - Frensham Pond Sailing Club - Saturday 30 Oct
The Lark Inland Championships takes place at one of the most prestigious Lark venues in the country.
All the details are here@
Briefing at 10:15; Warning Signal at 10:55am
4 races (3 to count)
2x back-to-back / lunch / 2x back-to-back
Further information: Register online by 10am 30th Oct
Sailing Instructions on website - www.sailfrensham.org.uk
Link for Directions
Entry fee £20 on the day of racing, card payment only
Lunch and free tea available. Prize giving after racing
Chris Ellis alark@btinternet.com or 07917 365457
Lark Winter Championships
Winter Championships - Northampton Sailing Club - 6th/7th Nov
The Lark Winter Championships traditionally takes place at Northampton Sailing which have a great history of hosting a fantastically enjoyable events both on and off the water.
All the details are here
Entry fee £45 - Enter online
Link for Directions
Warning Signal at 11:55am
5 races (3 to count) over two days
3x back-to-back / bonfire / 2x back-to-back
Further information: Bonfire to be lit at 18:00
Fireworks at 18:30 (Please bring a firework to donate to the display) Camping for tents, caravans and motorhomes is available onsite. Pre booking required. Gate and changing rooms code is 1212. Local accommodation details
South Staffs Open Meeting
The rearranged South Staffs Open Meeting will take place on Saturday 20th November. The biggest Lark Club in country really know how to host an Open, with the social activities being the key part to the event. Further details follow: All the info, inlcuding the NoR and SIs Directions to the club
3 Races, with first start at 11am, with briefing at 10.30
Only £15 per boat/
Check out the South Staffs Facebook page
Rock Revisted
Book your accommodation for Rock Open 2022!
Rock lovers will be pleased to hear that there will be an open meeting at Rock next year – back in the usual early-May slot. It promises to be a great event, with the usual sun, sand and sea. Dates are 30 April – 2 May.
We would be keen not to be limited by the lack of good accommodation so book yours now. While John Bray are not the only agent in town, they have the widest selection. So make your way to their website - https://www.johnbraycornishholidays.co.uk/rock-holiday-cottages.html
Plymouth Race Report
A warm, sunny day greeted the Larks which ventured to Plymouth for the Final Fling to pit their abilities against the best of the Southwest.
The Ocean City has been hosting this great event for decades, with the latest organiser being the Royal Western Yacht Club, ably led by Keith Davies and his team.
A southerly Force 3 all weekend allowed RO Dan Gibbons to run 6 excellent races over the weekend in the East side of the Sound, the fleet split into two. The highlight being a race around the Sound for the last race each day.
Nigel Hufton paired up for the first time with Cornishman Jeremy Stephens and were regularly at the front of the Slow Fleet with a bunch of (lower rating) Phantoms.
After some (post prize-giving) re-counting of the results, Hufton and Stephens were awarded 1st overall in the Slow Fleet and 2nd overall in the 51 boat combined fleet. This shows how suitable the Lark is for handicap racing.
This is a great event and will hopefully grow in popularity.
1st Lark - Nigel Hufton & Jeremy Stephens
2nd Lark - Garry Packer & Jack Bendall
