Spread Eagle Sailing Club

presents the

COMBINED BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS REGATTA

AT

HAYLING ISLAND SAILING CLUB

THURSDAY 12th TO FRIDAY 13th MAY 2005

The 2005 CBFI Regatta is shaping up to be another exciting event building on the success of last year. We can only hope for a repeat of last years near perfect sailing conditions. A big thank you to our Swiss friends who enlivened proceedings both on and off the water & we look forward to seeing them again.

There should again be plenty of water in the harbour which should tempt some of the longer centre board boats out to play. The event is, as ever, open to any dinghy sailor (crew or helm) who is (or was!) connected to a financial institution.

We will have the benefit this year of Hayling Island Sailing Club's superb new facilities following the club's multimillion pound rebuild. Brand new clubhouse, restaurant, bar, changing rooms and accommodation.


Click here for the entry form (when asked for a user and password press cancel).

Don't worry if you don't have a boat/helm/crew, let me know if you're keen to take part and I will do my best to try and 'fix you up'. I won't even charge an introduction fee!

Publicity is vital to the continued prosperity of this event. I hope you can find a space for the enclosed poster on your sailing club/office notice board and bring it to the attention of as many people as possible.

PAUL SEAMEN

Tel. 0208 273 5059(work)

E-Mail paulseamen@aol.com





ENTRY DETAILS

The C B & F I Regatta, whilst the event is open to all, a member of the crew must be or have been working within the financial services industry. The event will be a category B event and be restricted to monohull dinghies with a Portsmouth Yardstick of less than 1210.

Entries are limited to he first 50 boats.

The fleet will usually sail courses in the harbour but we may venture in to the Bay weather permitting. The fleet will be divided between fast and slow handicap with prizes for each fleet.

The results may be calculated on the 'average ' lap system. Racing will be governed by the current Racing Rules of Sailing, the prescriptions of the RYA, the event sailing instructions and appropriate class rules. Racing rules for the Regatta will be available upon arrival. We will use the Local HISC PY handicaps to calculate the scores.

The safety of the yacht and her entire management, including insurance, shall be the sole responsibility of the owner/competitor and crew. Moreover, every owner/competitor warrants the suitability of his/her dinghy for the race or races. Certificates of measurement will not be required to be evidenced, but all competing dinghies should comply with their class rules.

The first start will not be before 11am on the Thursday. Event briefing will be at 10am. You will be advised of any changes to the program at the start of each day. There are expected to be 7 races with 5 to count. 4 races day1, 3 day 2.

Please note there is likely to be a change in starting line to previous years.

Accommodation is available on site at Hayling Island Sailing Club (Sandy Point Hayling Island, Hants PO11 9SL) by booking direct on 01705 463768. Simple rooms cost from £14.50 per person per night with en suite rooms available for the first time. The club is able to provide full English breakfasts and hot lunches. See the club web site for full details www.hisc.co.uk

The Regatta Dinner will be held on Thursday the 20th. Please can you advise how many tickets you require and any special dietary requirements. Dress as formal as you like. £20 for the 3-course meal.


2002 Winners Stuart and Chris Doe, RS800

Please return the enclosed entry form as soon as you can, with your cheque (promise not to cash it till after the event) made payable to CBSA.

Feel free to copy the entry form to give friends or colleagues who might be interested in coming, the more the merrier.

Click here for more the entry form (when asked for a user and password press cancel).



Year 2001 winner - Osprey 1291 - Nick Willis & Ross Harvey - Bristol and West