HISC Perisher Pursuit Race - 16 February 2013

News

Ben and Roz McGrane, sailing a Merlin Rocket were winners of the inaugural HISC Perisher Pursuit race from an entry of 65 boats. Second was the RS200 of David and Fiona Sayce, with third another Merlin, that of Richard Whitworth and Sarah Bines, all three from HISC.

Sailed in light wind conditions the first away was the Mirror of Nigel Thomas and  Monique Vennis-Ozanne. For over two hours the HIll Head pair kept the chasing pack behind them but with 15 minutes to go they were caught by the McGranes and eventually finished 22nd . . .

Fourth place went to Roger and Jane Gilbert in a Merlin Rocket, fifth to the National 12 of Jon Ibbotson and Andrea Ralph of Ranelagh SC, sixth was the leading Solo of Charlie Cumbley, seventh Tim Fells and Jerry Eplet, Merlin Rocket, eighth Pete Mitchell, Solo, ninth Ian Swan, RS700 and rounding out the leading ten, the Solo of Michael Sims from Carsington SC.

Full results available here

Report and Images here

Event Programme

Racing will take place in Chichester Harbour.

Saturday 16 February 2013 - Registration at HISC Race office from 09:00 hrs.

Saturday 16 February 2013 - First start 13:30 hrs

Entry

Entry is open to all monohull dinghies with a PY of 1459 and below

Locally adjusted PY numbers will be used to determine the pursuit race start times

Also the Keelboat classes: Artemis 20, Flying 15, RS K6, RS Elite, X boat, Swallow, Sunbeam, Hawk, Star, Yngling

Other classes may be accepted at the discretion of the organizing authority

Eligible boats may enter at the Hayling Island SC office on the day of the event.

Entry fees are as follows:

Single-handed boat: £7.00 (under 18 £5.00)

Two-handed boat: £8.00 (under 18 £5.00)

Three-handed boat: £9.00

Enter at HISC Office

NOR

The HISC Open Perisher Pursuit Notice of Race is available - Click here (NOR v1.2 posted 23/01/2013)

Sailing Instructions now available - Click here (SI v2.0 posted 26/01/2013)

HISC PY Handicap numbers available here

HISC General Information

HISC Competitor Information Sheet - Available 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 - 23:00 Monday to Friday.

The Restaurant is open daily: Breakfast 08:00 - 10:30, Lunch 12:30 - 14:00, Dinner: 18:30 - 21:00.

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

Accommodation is available at HISC.

How to get to Hayling Island SC

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

No mobile homes/camper vans may remain within the precincts of the club, which includes the car park, overflow car park and the causeway, between the hours of 23.00 and 07.00hrs unless they have pre-booked and paid the prevailing rate to the club office. The number of available spaces is restricted and the camper van must be parked in the allocated area as directed by the HISC Office.

Please help by abiding with this rule so that HISC complies with the law and retains the goodwill of its neighbours.