Frostbite- Cold, Calm and Competitive!!!

As the morning “sunshine” broke over London and the cold abated somewhat the keen sailing fraternity of London emerged for the second day of Docklands Frostbite series. With Rich doing a sterling job as race officer/race training we saw 12 boats on the water and managed to get 4 very competitive races in. It is still tight at the top with three boats separated by only 8 points.

Take look at the Week 2 Results!

Entries are still being accepted for the next two days of racing – 12th February & 26th February!

Click here for more information and to enter on line.

Date: Friday 17th February 2012
Times: 9.30am–5:00pm
(Departing from and returning to the Centre)
Cost: £20

Call 020 7537 2626 to book

You will need to bring:
Suitable clothes and closed shoes to wear on the boats (they are not wet boats). A warm top and if it is raining waterproof top/jacket and bottoms are recommended. We also recommend that you bring a towel and a change of clothes. A two course lunch and a drink can be purchased from the on-site cafe for £5.50 per person or alternatively bring your own packed lunch.

Location: * We will be driving there and need to find a way to transport the whole group. If you are able to assist with lifts, please let us know how many children you could take with you.

(Click here to visit the Queen Mary Sailing Club website for information on the venue)

DSWC Dinghy Instructor Course for 2012 (February to March)

• 11th February : Pre-Entry (1 Day Assessment)
• 12th February : RYA First Aid (1 Day Course)
• 18-19th February : RYA Powerboat Level 2 (2 Day Course)
• 25-26th February : RYA Powerboat Level 2 (2 Day Course)
• 3-4-10-11-17th March : RYA Dinghy Instructor (5 Day Course)

Week 1 Results

The 2012 Frostbite series got off to a great start this Sunday with 36 entries and some close racing. Strong winds and a mix of ability made for some exciting action, with 1 point seperating first and second place at the end of the day.

Frostbite 2012 Results Week 1

All are welcome to join in this open event for both Adults and Youth. Last year we had a record 45 entries. Lets see if we can top that number!!

The regatta dates are Sundays:
15th January, 29th January, 12th February, 26th February
(Prize giving will follow the racing on Sunday 26th Feb)

Spaces are limited, so please submit your entries by email as soon as possible. Entry fees £15 per person for non members and £10 per person for members for the duration of the series.

There will be race training in the mornings from 10am to 1pm, followed by racing in the afternoon. As before, we will be sailing in Bosuns, although Feva/Topper fleets for youth sailors (up to 16 years) may be included if we receive a high number of entries. If you don’t have a partner to sail with, please let us know, as there are often willing helms and crews to pair up with.

We strongly encourage sailors to stay with their partners for the duration of the series, although helms and crews may switch around.

Please complete the online entry form below or alternatively download the PDF version which can be returned by fax, post or email (kirsty@dswc.org)

Entries will not be confirmed until payment has been received. This can be done by card over the telephone, or by dropping in to the Centre weekdays or on Sunday.

Boats will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Please refer to the Notice of Race for further information.

Complete either the Online Entry Form or alternatively download the Offline PDF Version which can be faxed or posted back.

Frostbite 2012 Regatta Entry Form (Online Version)
Frostbite 2012 Regatta Entry Form (Offline PDF Version)
Frostbite 2012 Notice of Race (Required reading for all)