The UK Snipe sailing class is once again returning to the River Blackwater, Essex where Stone Sailing Club will host both the UK Nationals and John Broughton European Cup. Stone SC historically had a very large fleet of Snipes and always give us a warm welcome whenever we return.
With only two weeks to go there are already 49 entrants. Along with UK sailors, we have participants from Finland, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Brazil, Japan and the USA. Due to many Snipe UK sailors wanting to participate we have very few charter boats and so sailors are driving with their own boats from as far as Melilla (a Spanish enclave in North Africa!!), Poland and Orkney. Our youngest competitor is 12yrs old and our oldest is 79!
Stone SC's race office, Neil Fulcher, will be working with the SCIRA Rep, Jerelyn Biehl to ensure great racing with 9 races scheduled over 4 days.
A games evening, dancing until late and a "Dress to Impress" dinner with live band will give everyone a chance to let their hair down.
Alongside Marlin Spike Rum, we are very fortunate to have fabulous donations from other great sponsors:
SuperSpars (based in Hampshire) - a mast, Marlin Spike Rum with Portuguese sail maker PL Sails - a suit of sails, Allen - chandlery parts, Tiptree Jam - goodies for the welcome pack, Antonelli & Carpigiani - ice cream desert, Ramsey Island Brewery - beer for everyone after racing with the event logo on the can!
Stone Sailing Club and the Snipe Class have always worked closely together to deliver "Serious Sailing and Serious Fun!!" and now it is time for some of our friends from Europe and further afield to experience it first-hand!
Many thanks to our wonderful sponsors who will help make the event a very memorable one.
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