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Dear all,
We would like to invite you to an alternative race this winter just before Christmas on the River Fal.
18/12/2010 – 1pm sharp
Launching:
For clubs west of the Fal: Mylor Yacht Harbour. Free launching & £5 for car & trailer parking.
For clubs east of the Fal: Smugglers Cottage at Tolverne. Trailer parking on access road and launch gigs on beach using wheels (Note: Please do not park trailers past sign on access road, gigs must be launched using beach wheels not trailers. Trailers will need to be un-hitched to turn them around)
Tide: HT 1500 4.7m VHF: Ch 72 Sunset: 1600
Berthing: Use pontoon next to KHF under organiser’s instruction. Please can ALL crews stay in boats, coxes ONLY on pontoon. Toilets available at King Harry Offices.
Race: Pursuit Race. Start line up Ruan Creek back to the King Harry Ferry. 2.6 Miles.
Parking: At Trelissick Gardens (£3.50 per car for non NT Members).
Head Starts (Min:Sec): LC 6:20, LB 4:20, Vets 2:40, MC 2:30, LA 2:00, MixA: 1:30, MB 1:10, MA 0:00 (May change on day)
Apres Gig: Half the King Harry Ferry will be closed after the race for prize giving, mulled wine, beer, mince pies and live jazz.
Wigs: Teams wearing comedy wigs will get a 10 sec head start. Prizes: 1st prize is the ‘King Harry Chain Ling Trophy’.
Spectator Boat: A St Mawes Ferry will follow the race. £2 pp donation gratefully received. Departs the Trelissick pontoon at 1200.Email emma@kingharry.net
Coxes: Briefing on the pontoon at 1200 SHARP!
Register: Email: emma@kingharry.net with your: Club & Boat Name. Entry fee of £20 per boat. You can pay on the day. Max 20 Gigs.
Wrap up warm it is likely to be a bit nippy.
Unfortunately we have some bad news about the forthcoming gig race. Due to the northerly winds, forecast snow & chill factor we are going to postpone Saturdays race.
It has been rescheduled to Sunday 30th of January and hope that all of you will be able to attend. Exactly the same times & details apply only a different date.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Merry christmas & a happy new year