Notice of Race - 29 Oct 2011

The Downriver Race (the final event in the 2011 Sabrina Trophy series) will be run by the Yare Sailing Club and start from Woods Dyke, Horning.

There will be a briefing at the Ferry Inn at 12.30 hrs (approx) and entries should be submitted to the OOD beforehand. (Entry fee £5.00, £3.50 of which will be donated to The Clare School, Norwich, a Specialist 'Physical/Sensory' Complex Needs School and £1.50 to YSC)

Yachts may start at any time between 13.30 and 14.30.

The course will be from Woods Dyke to a marker below Thurne Mouth, returning to finish in the River Thurne near Cold Harbour Farm. The race will finish at 16.30, after which time yachts will not be timed in. The lower Bure leg may be omitted and/or a different time limit imposed should conditions dictate. If so this will be announced at the briefing. The course may be shortened at any point.

The Autumn Trophy will be awarded to the fastest yacht on handicap and the NBYC Cruiser Class Trophy to the first Norfolk Broads Yacht Club member on handicap that is not the overall winner.
Please note that these instructions, including the course and finish, may be amended by the OOD at the briefing.

Prizes will be presented at Womack Staithe after the race (5.00pm approx).

The Ferry Inn is open for the service of refreshments. Limited extra mooring space may be available if necessary on the frontage of Ferry Marina, by kind permission of Mr Funnell.

Overnight moorings will be available at Hunter's Yard, and Womack Staithe if there is room.

For those who may wish to book supper at the Kings Arms in Ludham, the telephone no is: 01692 678386.

Snowflakes Sailing Club invite all River Cruisers to join in the Tri-Icicle Race on 23rd October. Yachts may be moored at Horning Sailing Club between the two races. (Race details and Entry Form)

Updated 4th Oct 2011