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Shustoke Sailing Club Throws Down The Gauntlet

by Tracie Padro 24 Feb 2023 03:57 PST 18 March 2023
Shustoke Gauntlet 2023 © SSC

Beat us if you can! The annual throwing down of the glove takes places on Saturday March 18th at Shustoke Sailing Club.

The Gauntlet challenge consists of two 80-minute pursuit races at only £5 entrance per boat (free to paid up club members). The reservoir water level is at its maximum and a warm welcome awaits you.

Further details can be found at www.shustokesailingclub.co.uk/event/783555

Briefing is at 11.00am, the first gun will not go before 11.25.

Registrations will be managed in order of booking. Final registrations are by 10.30 18th March 2023.

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