Glyn Charles
Memorial Pursuit Race

Saturday 26 April 2008

The 2008 Event . . .

The Glyn Charles Memorial Pursuit Race will be held on Saturday 26 April, at Hayling Island Sailing Club. Ten years on from when Glyn was tragically lost in the Sydney Hobart Race, the race held in his memory has grown each year with the generous support of the many sponsors, sailors and class associations who get behind the event.

The 2008 race will be no exception with pledges of support rapidly coming in, and many of Glyn’s former crews and team mates planning to race too. A fun, competitive race around the cans, Glyn’s race attracts entries from all dinghy classes and ages, pitting their wits to win a stunning array of prizes, which are spread across the fleet, from back to front.

Neilson Active Holidays have pledged a Beachplus Club holiday for two people, worth up to £2000.

Further fantastic prizes have been promised, including:

· An all expenses paid trip, for up to 2 crew, to race on board Graham Walker’s classic yacht "Rowdy", a 1916 Herreshoff, at the Regate Royale at Cannes in September

· A week for 5 people in luxury Italian villa, Casa Glyn, in Tuscany, donated by Merrion Charles Private Travel Consultant, (and sister of Glyn), www.casaglyn.com (worth £2000)

· A Laser 1 mainsail by LaserPerformance

· A day with the TV production crew of Sunset + Vine/APP at a choice of a major British sporting event, including The Grand National, The Derby, Royal Ascot or a UEFA Cup football match.

· The Daily Sail Top Foiler prize - £50 cash prize to the first foiling Moth or foiling RS600, + a cheque for £200 presented by Daily Sail, on behalf of the winner, to the John Merricks Sailing Trust

· Family weekend at SailLaser, by LaserPerformance

· £600 of clothing vouchers by Gill

· Over £400 of RYA books and vouchers

· £200 Voucher for Dubarry Marine Collection footwear, clothing or accessories

· The infamous pair of Scott ski’s for last finisher (try another sport prize)

· And many other fabulous prizes from; Dee Caffari, Future Fibres,Vovlo Ocean race, Musto, Tacktick, Henri Lloyd, Rick Tomlinson Photography,Dinghy Sailing, Seahorse, Lewmar, Yachts & yachting, Sail for Gold, Holt, Yachting World amongst many more.

Entry and NOR
Entries will be accepted On-line, at Registration at HISC and at the entry boat situated approximately 20m down wind of the committee boat (correct monies if possible).

The completed On-line entry form and entry fee, must be received by Hayling Island Sailing Club on or before 23:00 hrs 25 April 2008. Payment is accepted on-line by Debit or Credit Card only. Note: American Express is not accepted.

Note - Entries received in the HISC database without On-line payment are not valid and will be removed. Check the Entry List here on the website to confirm your entry acceptance. Please allow 24 hours for update.

Glyn Charles On-line Entry and Payment - On-line entry closed - enter at HISC Office

Glyn Charles Notice of Race - Click Here

Glyn Charles Sailing Instructions - Click Here

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

Parent/Guardian Declaration Form - Click Here

Eligibility
This event is open to all dinghies and small racing keelboats with a PY below 1432 (Cadet). Unfortunately, multihulls cannot be permitted. All competing boats should hold a valid measurement certificate, which may need to be shown at registration. Keelboat sailors should contact HISC office prior to the event to confirm acceptance of entry.

The following keelboats are acceptable. Flying 15, RS K6, RS Elite, X boat, Swallow, Sunbeam, Hawk, Star, Yngling.

Program for Glyn Charles Memorial Pursuit Race at HISC - 26 April 2008

Registration/Entry at HISC from 09:00 hrs on Saturday 26 April.

Saturday 26 April - One race - First start 14:00 hrs.

A list of classes, their yardstick and start times will be posted on the Official notice board and HISC website.

Prizegiving will take place ASAP after the Saturday afternoon.

HISC General Information - HISC Competitor Information Sheet - Click Here

Reception is open daily: 09:00 – 17:00 - Tel: +44 (0)23 9246 3768

The Bar is open: 11:00 – 24:00 Saturday/Sunday. 11:00 - 15:00 and 17:00 – 01:00 Monday.

The Restaurant is open daily: Breakfast 08:00 – 10:00, Lunch 12:30 – 14:00, Dinner: Must be booked in advance with your on-line entry.

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.

Harbour Chandlers are on site, they can be contacted on 023 9246 5385 or 01243 375500.

Sail Style can collect and repair sails locally details and contact information at www.sailstyle.co.uk or phone 023 9246 3720.

Boat Parking

Trailer storage will be in a designated area in the Carpark next to the Lifeboat station, please ensure all trailers are labelled with owners name and sail number.

Mobile homes/camper vans

Mobile homes/camper vans may not be used for sleeping in overnight on the HISC premises, which includes the car park, overflow car park and the causeway. This is a requirement of planning legislation and is outside the control of the club.
The local authority actively monitors the club’s compliance with these regulations. Please help by abiding with this rule so that HISC complies with the law and retains the goodwill of its neighbours.