Hollowell Sailing Club

Founded 1966

Event Report

This annual event sailed in Toppers this year was hosted by Hollowell Sailing Club on behalf of the Northamptonshire Schools Sailing and Canoeing Association. 29 teams of 3 sailors all under 19 attended from all parts of the country. The teams arrived on the Saturday morning ready for a prompt start at 10 am. The strong winds forecast duly arrived and prompted an early decision to halt racing and reef all boats. Despite the winds at times reaching in excess of 30 knots, causing a 2 hour postponement in the middle of the day, 3 rounds were completed on Saturday before racing stopped at 6pm. The leaders overnight were Worcester B, closely followed by Worcester A and Northampton B, all on 100%, using the Wilson Swiss league system. Sunday dawned bright and sunny with an ideal force 3, encouraging proper team racing rather than survival of the fittest. 5 further rounds were sailed leading to semi finals between Worcester A and Magdalene School 1 (MCS1), and Northampton A vs Northampton B. Northampton B easily beat Northampton A, but Worcester took 3 races to overcome MCS1. Despite Northampton’s best efforts Worcester took the final in 2 races.

 In addition to the trophies the winners were presented by the Chairman of Daventry District Council with prizes donated by Dinghy Sailing Magazine, Speed Sails, and Rooster Sailing.

Overall results: 

Winners of the Britannia Yoke – Worcester A

Top Juniors - Northampton B

Winners of the Lancashire Plate as most improved from the bottom 15 after the 5^th round – Derbyshire B. 

The top juniors were presented with a new Trophy consisting of a Topper as a plaque laid into a wooden frame. This was created by a Hollowell member – Peter Jackson and donated to the NSSA.

Photos

Overall Results; 

Watch this page for updates and news on the National Schools Sailing Association Single Handed Team Racing Championships to be held at Hollowell on 3rd and 4th October 2009

Notices to Club Members:

There will be no free sailing over this weekend.

Lots of help wanted for this event. Please add your name to the list in the clubhouse if you are able to help at any time over the weekend (including preparation on the Friday and tidying up on the Monday)

14 Sept - I have now produced the duty rota for the event and it is on the wall in the clubhouse. I will be emailing you all shortly with your personal copy and the schedule for the day.

20 Sept - Please let me know your meal requirements for the weekend so that Mary can buy enough food!!

Notices to Competitors

Notice of Race (pdf) 

Welcome Pack, entry form and information   pdf

Sailing Instructions

Competitor Briefing Notes

Team Managers are strongly advised to book accommodation as soon as possible as we have very limited bookings at the Travel lodge in Northampton and it is strictly 'first come, first served'

Entries are now starting to arrive - if you want accommodation at the Travel Lodge strongly recommend you send your reservation  in NOW, even if you do not know all the team members names.

9 Sept - Accommodation at the Travel Lodge now fully booked

11 Sept - Closing date for entries extended, bowling open until Thursday 17 September latest - please confirm your requirements by then.

20 Sept - Bowling now closed.  Those team managers who have not yet submitted their formal entry are requested to do so immediately (you know who you are) along with meal requirements. Email and scanned entry form requested.

27 Sept - We are delighted to announce support by Speed Sails, Rooster Sailing,  & Dinghy Magazine  - prizes should be very good.

Due to late withdrawals we we can also still accept entries - please email ian-hall@ntlworld.com as soon as possible if you are interested.

1 October - Entries now definitely closed at 30 teams. All preparations are going well and we are all down at the club tomorrow rigging boats etc. We have lots of meals booked, please be patient with us as we have a relatively small clubhouse and over 100 lunches to serve each day. Will all teams please park tidily as requested by the car aprk wardens and then ensure they report to registration immediately on arrival. There is plenty of wind forecast.

We do have an arrangement with another local hotel - see below - but much more expensive (and luxurious!)

Highgate House (www.sundialgroup.com/highgatehouse) –

Offer special rates for visitors to Hollowell Sailing Club (valid any Thursday to Sunday night throughout 2009): 

“Why not extend your visit to Northamptonshire by staying at Highgate House? A 17^th Century mansion that was originally a Coaching Inn on the main postal route from London to York, Highgate House is set in the picturesque village of Creaton, only 2 miles from Hollowell Sailing Club. Highgate House has 97 superb bedrooms, perfect for a restful night's sleep after a busy day.  The spacious rooms, housed in accommodation areas throughout the estate, are individually decorated, comfortable and beautifully appointed.  Our range of bedrooms comprises a mixture of single, double and family bedrooms with en-suite showers, baths or both. All rooms come with a flat-screen television, alarm clock radio with iPod docking station, direct-dial telephone, iron, ironing board and hairdryer, mineral water, hot drink making facilities and biscuits. Every bathroom features toiletries from The White Company of London.

We are pleased to offer the following special rates to visitors to Hollowell Sailing Club: Standard Single - £55; Deluxe Single - £75; Standard Double - £75; Deluxe Double - £95.  All rates include a full English and continental breakfast in our Terrace Restaurant the following morning. If you would like to treat yourself to a sumptuous three course dinner during your stay, just add £20 to the package prices above and experience award-winning cuisine in a stunning setting.”