Glyn Charles
Memorial Open Pursuit Race

Saturday 15 May 2010

The 2010 Result . . .

The Glyn Charles Memorial Pursuit Race was held on Saturday 15 May with 139 boats taking part at Hayling Island Sailing Club.

After a slow tour of the harbour the climax was a 15 knot wind spike which povided a grand final finish with the faster spinnaker classes just failing to overhaul the slower, and long sailing slower classes.

Overall Glyn Charles winners were Jon Ibbotson and Charlotte Stewart sailing a National 12. Second was the Punk of Daniel Holman and third the RS200 of Clive Catt and David Richards.

LINK - Glyn Charles Pursuit Race results . . .

LINK - Images by Steve Arkley of Sailshots.co.uk . . .

LINK - Images by Chris Bashall - PW hisc . . .

The 2010 Event . . .

The Glyn Charles Memorial Pursuit Race will be held on Saturday 15 May, at Hayling Island Sailing Club. The Glyn Charles Memorial Race is about fun, fundraising and remembering Glyn, one of Great Britain's best young sailors, who was tragically lost in the 1998 Sydney-Hobart race. The fundraising part of the day is run in aid of the John Merrick's Sailing Trust.

Too many events in sailing are taken too seriously, but be assured that this is definitely not one of them! All levels and ages of sailors get involved and the atmosphere is one of a true "celebration of life"!

The 2010 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.

Entry and NOR

The On-line entry will be available after 1 April 2010 until 23:00hrs 9 May 2010.

Late entries will be accepted on the day of the event, either at registration or on the water (registration afloat at 30 metres to leeward of the starting line).

Entry fees as follows:
Single-handed boat: £10 (under 18 £5)
Double-handed boat: £12 (under 18 £6)
Three-handed boat: £15

Entries received after 9 May will be subject to a surcharge (donation to JMST) of £5.00.
All proceeds will be donated to the John Merricks Sailing Trust.

Note - Only Entries received in the HISC database via On-line payment will appear in the on-line entry listing. 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 is now closed. Call HISC Office 023 9246 3768 to enter.

Glyn Charles Notice of Race - Click Here (version 1.3 posted 21 March 2010)

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 - 15 May 2010

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.