National Championships 2024

Once again we are the guests of Cotswold Sailing Club for the National Championships.

Entry to the racing is by free ticket – see below (the cost being covered for members by the Association – Late entries will be charged on the day £10). Competitors’ tents, caravans and campervans are welcome to stay overnight in the camping field/ lakeside from 5pm on Friday 27th September to Sunday 29th September at £5 per adult per night, payable in cash to the galley on Sunday 29th July. Please note there is no electric hook up. PLEASE LET THE ORGANISER KNOW IF YOU WILL BE CAMPING.

Those who wish to partake of the Saturday evening BBQ should purchase a ticket for that also. The cost is £20.

All details of the event are contained in the Notice of Race – see below. Please download this and read it carefully. It will also available on the Cotswold SC website in due course.

Bookings are open now and will close at 8am on Tuesday 24th September

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NOTICE OF RACE

WCOA CSC Nationals 28-29 Sept 2024 Notice of Race

Click on the link above to open the Notice of Race in a new window.

When you get your ticket you will be asked to agree (at checkout) to the following Declaration:

I confirm that I have read the Notice of Race and event information and confirm that I agree to their provisions, and that my boat will conform to the requirements therein throughout the event. I confirm that I will race in compliance with the RYA Racing Charter. I declare that I have third party insurance cover in respect of the boat entered above for a minimum of £3,000,000 and that the term of this insurance will cover the full period of the event.

You will also be asked to agree to the Risk Statement:

Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk. By taking part in the event, each competitor agrees and acknowledges that:

a) they are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for the exposure of themselves, their crew and their boat to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the event;
b) they are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, their boat and their other property whether afloat or ashore;
c) they accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions;
d) their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate;
e) the provision of a race management team, patrol boats and other officials and volunteers by the organiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities;
f) the provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as can be practically provided in the circumstances;
g) it is their responsibility to familiarise themselves with any risks specific to this venue or this event referred to in the Sailing Instructions and to attend any safety briefing held at the venue; and
h) their boat is adequately insured, with cover of at least £3,000,000 against third party claims.