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Prince of Wales Cup Week - Sunday 18 July. . .
After winning the POW Cup on Saturday with Roger Gilbert, McGrane joined with John Pink to win all three races on Sunday for the championship week title at Hayling ISland SC. After a dramatically shortened I-14 Championship week due to gale force winds on the Thursday and Friday, the Prince of Wales Cup for the UK Championship title was finally held on Saturday and won by Roger Gilbert and Ben McGrane in a tough race that saw half the fleet retire - see separate report below.
McGrane returned on Sunday with 49er sailor, John Pink on the helm and the pair won all three trophy races to take the POW Week title. Second in each of the three races were Tom Heywood and Ed Clay and third overall Georg Borkenstien and Eike Dietrich of Germany. - See posted results . . .
International 14 - Prince of Wales Cup - Saturday 17 July. . .
Roger Gilbert and Ben McGrane powered away to win the International 14 POW Cup in a wipe-out championship race at Hayling Island SC on Saturday. The traditional class championship race was delayed from Friday due to gale force winds and only half the fleet finished the course.
Only 16 of the the 37 starters finished the race, the winner of which is the class national champion. Just after the start the wind strength went from 15 knots to almost 20 knots and the sea state, already confused from several days of strong winds caused difficulties for the competitors as they approached the first gybe mark.
Gilbert and McGrane went left off the line, out to sea, led round the first mark and were never headed, chasing them in second were 1538, Martin Jones and Zeb Elliot with 1543, Glen Truswell and Chris Blackburn in third and 1536, Jarrod Simpson and Tim Paull fourth, 1544, Douglas Pattison and Mark Tait fifth.
This was before the wind increase and most of the early leaders fell away, with capsizes and damage, but Gilbert and McGrane continued their course. Eventually by the third visit to the windward mark, 1540, Andy and Tom Partington were in second, with 1526, Mark Upton-Brown and Matt Gotrel third.
Final finishing was 1st Gilbert and McGrane, 2nd Archie Massey and Damian Ash and 3rd Upton-Brown and Gotrel. This is a second POW win for Gilbert and McGrane.
Friday 16 July . . .
The second day of racing for the POW Week competitors was finally canned at 15:30 Friday. With winds again hitting 30+ knots at the club it was hoped to arrange harbour courses if the wind dropped in the early afternoon, but this was finally abandoned and the POW Cup race postponed to Saturday.
Thursday 15 July . . .
All racing cancelled for the day at 14:00 today, Thursday Windspeed is 31kts gusting 37kts. Decision not yet available on what racing will take place Friday, when the POW race is scheduled. - GN
The Race for the Prince of Wales' Challenge Cup will take place on Friday 16 July. This famous trophy was first sailed for in 1927 at the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes, with 41 entries and was won by No.78 of Cecil Atkey, with second Uffa Fox and third Morgan Giles.
It's going to be a superb event with free beer, good racing, great socials and brilliant sunshine (hopefully) so get your entry in now. Due to the new format it's also now only two days off work.
Newcomers are particularly welcome and there will be a first timers trophy and an old boats trophy. If there is interest there will also be a training day on the Wednesday, 14 July, for those who haven't been to the PoW before or sailed at Hayling before - Contact Ed Clay, see the I14 website http://gbr.international14.org
Entry and NOR
The On-line entry will be available after 5 June 2010 until 23:00hrs 12 July 2010.
Early Entry fees as follows:
Full Championship event including social programme: £210.00
POW Cup Race only: £40.00
Late entries, if accepted on the day of the event, subject to an additional fee of £20.
International 14 POW Cup Week On-line Entry and Payment - On-Line Entry now closed.
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.
International 14 POW Cup Week Notice of Race - Click Here
Early On-Line entry extended to 12 July - Amendment 1 posted 4 July 2010 (doc)
International 14 POW Cup Week 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
The POW Week is open to all boats of the International 14 Class that meet with the obligations of the Class Rules and their National Authority, in the case that a National Authority exists.
Program for the championship at HISC
Wednesday 14 July - Registration/Measurement at HISC from 14:00 to 16:00hrs.
Thursday 15 July - Registration/Measurement at HISC from 08:30hrs.
Thursday 15 July - Race 1 - Lowerstoft Bowl - First warning signal 11:55 hrs.
Thursday 15 July - Race 2 - Hunstanton Plate - To follow.
Thursday 15 July - AGM of the Class Association 18:00 - All association members welcome.
Friday 16 July - 1 Race for the Prince of Wales Cup - First warning signal 11:55 hrs.
Saturday 17 July - Up to Three race mini series for Weymouth Town Trophy - First warning signal 11:55 hrs.
Saturday 17 July - POW Dinner.
Sunday 18 July - Race 1 for Island Commemorative Trophy - First warning signal 11:55 hrs.
Sunday 18 July - Race 2 for Llandudno Trophy - To follow.
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.
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