29er and 49er UK National & International Open Championships

Sun 22 to 28 August 2009

29er & 49er News . . .

Final day of racing for the 29er Nationals at HISC has been abandoned due to strong winds.

Thus the winners are Tom Durham and George Hand with an eleven point lead over Henry Williams and Sam Batten in second place, with Gaki Jaffrezic and Julien Bloyet of France in third overall. Note that Final Results are now posted. - GJN

Four races packed into day 4 of the 29er Nationals at HISC. Tom Durham and George Hand maintain their eleven point lead, winning th eday's first and last races. Henry Williams and Sam Batten are in second place, with Gaki Jaffrezic and Julien Bloyet of France in third overall. Chris Matthews and Ed Gibbons are in fourth, tied on points with Erwan Fischer and Julien Thibault of France. - GJN

Never mind the weather . . . Tom Durham and George Hand won race 6 on day 3 of the 29er Nationals at HISC. Only one race completed Wednesday as the wind increased to 30 knots in the afternoon. They have an eleven point lead ahead of Henry Williams and Sam Batten, with Gaki Jaffrezic and Julien Bloyet of France moving into third place overall. Alex Mothersele and Hamish Ellis are fourth, tied on points with Chris Matthews and Ed Gibbons. - GJN

Tom Durham and George Hand added another couple of wins to their already impressive scoreline on day 2 of the 29er Nationals at HISC. They have an ten point lead ahead of Henry Williams and Sam Batten, with Chris Matthews and Ed Gibbons tied in third place with Gaki Jaffrezic and Julien Bloyet of France. Alex Mothersele and Hamish Ellis are fifth. - GJN

Tom Durham and George Hand have taken the overall lead after 3 races on day 1 of the 29er Nationals at HISC. They have an 8 point lead ahead of Gaki Jaffrezic and Julien Bloyet of France, with Alex Mothersele and Hamish Ellis in third. - GJN

Dave Evans and Ed Powys from Corus SC win the 49er UK Nationals.

The final day of the 49er Nationals at HISC provided two contrasting races.

The first in light winds and Evans and Powys took a narrow lead in the series ahead of Simon Hiscocks and Harvey Hillary.

The final race and the wind returned to provide classic 49er conditions, Simon Marks and Jony Clegg taking the win, with Evans and Powys in second to take overall victory. - GJN

Simon Hiscocks and Harvey Hillary have taken the overall lead after day 2 at the 49er Nationals. With the first discard in action, they were able to drop their day one BFD. They are 0.5 ahead of Dave Evans and Edward Powys. These two have an 18 point lead over third placed Phil Walker and Rob Thomas. Results posted now include all rigs. - GJN

Phil Walker and Rob Thomas from Datchat Water SC lead the 49er Nationals after the first day of racing. Three races were completed in excellent conditions in Hayling Bay, but the Black flag caught some leading names and changes can be expected on day 2.

Dave Evans and Edward Powys from Corus SC were blackflagged in race 1 but went on to win the next two races, the BFD sets them back in sixth overall in the first days results as no discard is yet applied.

Winners of the first race were Simon Marks and Jony Clegg, but they also carry a BFD from race three, so languish in 15th overall. Another team to suffer a BFD were Simon Hiscocks and Harvey Hillary of HISC, who after finishing second in both the first two races, were out in race three and finish the day in ninth. - GJN

A further revised edition of the NOR has been posted today 19 August 2009. Plus the Sailing Instructions for the 29er and 49er events are now posted.

Notice of Race (latest issue v3.2)- Click here (pdf document)

Sailing Instructions for 29er (latest issue v2.2) - Click here (pdf document)

Sailing Instructions for 49er (latest issue v2.1) - Click here (pdf document)

Entry and NOR

The 29er and 49er National & International Open Championships at HISC are open to all 29er and 49er class dinghies.

On-line entry is now closed, contact the HISC Office for late entry Late entries will only be accepted at the descretion of the organizing authority and an additional fee (£20) will be payable.

The entry fee for the 29er championship (24 to 28 Aug) is £165.00

The entry fee for the 49er championship (22 to 24 Aug) is £80.00

On-Line Entry process is in 3 Steps:

Step 1 - On-line Entry now closed.

After successful data entry you will be taken to the on-line payment stage.

Step 2 - On-line Payment - after completion of payment you will receive a confirmation email.

Step 3 - Competitors are also required to complete and present a Self-Certification Form at the HISC Registration Office before taking part in the event.

Self-Certification Form - Click Here

Full Names of Helm and Crew are required on the Entry Forms (not just first names, initials or nicknames).

Competitors who are under 18 at the start of the event are also required to complete and present a Parent/Guardian Declaration to the HISC Registration Office before taking part in the event.

Parent/Guardian Declaration Form - Click Here

Programme for 49er Championship at HISC - 22 to 24 August 2009

Saturday 22 August - 49er Registration at HISC Event Office from 09:00 hrs.
Saturday 22 August - 49er Competitors Briefing 11:00 hrs.

Saturday 22 August - 1st warning signal 12:55 hrs

Sunday 23 August - 1st warning signal 11:25 hrs

Monday 24 August - - 1st warning signal 11:25 hrs

Programme for 29er Championship at HISC - 24 to 28 August 2009

Sunday 23 August - 29er Registration at HISC Event Office from 09:00 hrs.
Sunday 23 August - 29er Competitors Briefing 17:00 hrs.

Monday 24 August - 1st warning signal 11:25 hrs

Tuesday 25 August - 1st warning signal 11:25 hrs

Wednesday 26 August - 1st warning signal 11:25 hrs

Thursday 27 August - 1st warning signal 11:25 hrs

Friday 28 August - 1st warning signal 11:25 hrs

Note: Number of races for the 49er championship is 8.
Note: Number of races for the 29er championship is 15.

For tourist information for accompanying families and friends - Click here (pdf document)

HISC General Information

HISC Competitor Information Sheet - Click here (pdf document)

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Packed Lunches will be available to purchase from the Snack Bar from: 09:00hrs

Accommodation is available at HISC. A list of further local accommodation can be requested from the Club Office.

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