The Beast is starting to stir!
by Simon Clifton 18 Mar 2019 04:51 HKT
Season 2 of The Beastie Tour is on its way © Tammy Fisher
After a successful inaugural year in 2018, Season 2 of The Beastie Tour
is on its way.
If you've not heard, The Beastie Tour is an open sailing series based in
the East of England. It is designed to create fun competitive regional
sailing for "Transition" age sailors (approx. 13yrs to 17yrs), with
plenty of focus on the fun social aspect appropriate for this age group.
All with the intention of allowing these sailors to stay engaged with
the sport whilst continuing to develop their academic and other social
interests.
The format is one day events of short, sharp racing with a fast
turnaround sailed under PY General Handicap, followed by a chance to
unwind in the club afterwards. This year we have events at some of the
best sailing venues on the East Coast.
The series will conclude with a
celebration party on the evening of the Blackwater Beastie, and
Blackwater SC have invited competitors and their families to camp at the
club, so you might want to clear your diary for the Sunday as well...
Dates for 2019:
- 20th April - Wroxham Beastie - Hosted by NBYC
- 11th May - Burnham Beastie - Hosted by RCYC
- 22nd June - Mersea Beastie - Hosted by Dabchicks SC
- 6th July - Blackwater Beastie (inc. Series party and camping) - Hosted by Blackwater SC
Why not get a gang together from your club and come along?
For more information and event details head to www.beastietour.org or jump straight to the Notice of Series at www.beastietour.org/documents