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Blithfield Barrel 2022/23 Round 2 this Sunday

by Peter Slater 5 Dec 2022 02:50 PST 13 November 2022 - 12 February 2023
2019 Blithfield Barrel round 3 was a little fruity © Iain Ferguson

Time to take a brave pill, check your rudder fixings, and head to Blithfield for Round 2 of the Hartley Boats sponsored Barrel on the 11th December. Two handicap races at midday and 2pm.

Hot food available featuring 'no time for pudding portions' of home-made lasagne at lunchtime.

Read the Week 1 report here...

More information at www.Blithfield.org.uk

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