707 2012 events .

We now have confirmed dates for all the major 707 events for 2012. In addition to the regular events, I am very pleased that we have reinstated the Southern Areas in our calendar, after a gap of a few years. The event will be run as part of the RSrnYC June Regatta.

The National Championship will be at Stone Sailing Club on the River Blackwater, as discussed at the 2011 AGM. It promises to be a great event, so book the time off work now! Detailed planning is in progress, and we’ll let you know the programme, NOR, SI, etc as soon as we have them. Racing will start on Thursday 19th, but you will need to get your boat in the water on the Wednsday. I know you will want to get accommodation sorted out, so here is what is available:

Camping will be available on the club grounds and camper vans can go in the car park

Waterside Caravan Park is a commercial site which is about a 15min walk from the Club. Check it out at www.park-resorts.com and select St Lawrence Bay.

There are also self-catering and B&B properties available, see attached list

If you have any questions about any of the events, please contact the appropriate area rep or class chairman Paul Gray.

The Edinburgh 707 Cup

28th April 2012

Port Edgar Yacht Club will be hosting the first ever 707 Edinburgh Cup on 28th April 2012. We are hoping to gather as many 707’s as possible from around Scotland and beyond for a one day sailing event which will consist of 5 races. The race will be followed by a complimentary barbecue and the usual Edinburgh social experience for any sailor that fancies extending the evening. We have secured sponsorship to allow us to provide Team Gillets to the winning team, very much a case of winner takes it all!!

Scottish Keelboat academy will have a rib with coach on the water providing much needed feedback for all boats racing.

SI’s and NOR will be posted on Port Edgar Yacht clubs website

I would be grateful if any boats interested in participating would let us know in order to help with planning.

Northern Areas

Scarborough YC, 26th/27th May 2012

Sponsors include Brittania Hotels. Special rate of £ 27.50 negotiated for B&B at The Grand Hotel, Scarborough for this event. The number you need to call is 0871 222 0100. The code you will need to quote when booking is SAIL707

Brittania Hotels have also provided a prize for this event of A weekend away for two at one of their hotels

More details on SYC website.

Southern Areas

Royal Southern YC, Hamble, 9-10th June 2012

We have some great news - Elvstrom have confirmed that they will be the title sponsor for the 2012 Southerns.

Further, they have agreed to present the overall winning boat with a brand new kite with smaller prizes for overall second and third.

Contact Natalie French for further details