Winter Champs at Datchet - NOR - British Contender Association

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Winter Champs at Datchet - NOR

Congratulations !!.

You've almost made it through to another action packed Contender season.

Yes its time to dust off the old steamer or drysuit, once you've located it in the loft or the depths of the distinctly damp shed in my case!, check over the 'old girl' (not the wife!) removing the colony of small invertebretes now considering your beloved yacht 'their home', and head out, spouse pass in hand(signed probably in your own blood) waving it triumphantly aloft 'Chambelain esq' in a small moment of personnel victory, to begin 9 months of racing, banter and beer drinking!

So only 2 more weeks until the fun starts all over again commencing with the Inaugural Contender Winter Championships.

This year it is being held at Datchet Water SC with a view to venturing to different pastures each year.

Event details:

Date: 20/21 Feb 2010

Race Format: 6 races, 5 to count, discard after 4 races completed

First Start Sat 20/2: 1230, 3 races back to back

First Start Sun 21/2: 1030, 3 races back to back, run as part of Datchet Winter Warm Up

Entry Fee: £25

Website: www.dwsc.co.uk

Contact: Matt Aston, Tel.07771961120, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Accommodation: T5 Travel Lodge does good weekend rates, limited floor space available at Matt and Stuart Jones ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) pads - please contact direct.

Directions: go to club website

Get there early for some tips and tuning advise from experienced yachters Stuart Jones, Ben Holden, John Browett and Nick Grace - there is even a vicious rumour World legend Simon Mussell will be in attendance for special private consultations!!!.

Hope to see you all there.

Good sailing,

Matt (GBR 2466)