27th - 28th April 2013 - Hayling Island Yacht Club
NeilPryde to sponsor the 2013 Golden Dolphin series.
Having started as a sail maker some 40 years ago Neil now heads up one of the worlds leading water sports companies producing leading brand names such as NeilPryde, Windsurfing and Cabrinha Kitesurfing. More recently the NeilPryde loft has become well known as the supplier of gear for RS:X Olympic windsurfing class together with being the preferred sail maker to the 49er and 29er class. The distinctive blue and white bulls eye is a regular site at all the major regattas worldwide.
The series gets under way this weekend with Staunton Harold, and with cold wintry weather forecast, it will be a blast to the start of the season. 10 races are scheduled, taking the form of a quick fire sprint series to keep everyone warm. Dinner as always is provided on Saturday night, and for those of you hardy enough, there is camping in the grounds available!
5 events will comprise the series, and there is a series prize giving at the end of the season at the end of year black tie dinner.
The rest of the series, along with all of our other events can be found on our website - www.fireballsailing.org.uk
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Hayling Island SC (HISC) is the United Kingdom's leading dinghy sailing club, occupying a magnificent site at the entrance to Chichester Harbour on the South Coast of England.
In its 80 year history, HISC has had a leading role in British sailing encouraging innovation and development, hosting Olympic, National and World class events and nurturing many generations of sailing champions. It is sited on a sandy peninsular with direct access to two superb sailing areas; either the sheltered water of the harbour or the open water of Hayling Bay - an ideal venue for national and international championships.
At high tide it is possible to lay an Olympic course adjacent to the sailing club, allowing superb spectating from the new clubhouse. HISC offers the best possible facilities, from organised racing and safety cover to full accommodation and restaurants on site. In March 2003 HRH Princess Anne opened the new clubhouse, recognising HISC as a premier location for sailing in the UK and an RYA Centre of Excellence.
Take the A3023 (Havant road) sign posted Hayling Island from the M27. Proceed on the A3023 over Langstone bridge to a roundabout (approx 3,25 miles). At the roundabout take the first exit left to Mengham / Eastoke (Church Road). Drive straight through Mengham village (Elm Grove) to the seafront (approx 1 mile). At the T-junction on the seafront turn left to Sandy/Eastoke end, then drive along the seafront for approx 0,25 mile. The road curves to the left, take the first right on the bend into Southwood Road. Drive to the end of Southwood Road until you come to a dead-end sign (approx 1 mile). Turn left here into Bosmere Road. Drive along Bosmere Road and at the T-junction turn right into Sandy Point Road then take the first left into Bracklesham Road. You will find HISC entrance gate about 0,25 mile along Bracklesham Road. There is a Members only parking area at the Club. Visitors should park on the causeway, in the carpark behind the RNLI Boathouse or as directed by the HISC staff. Parking is at a premium during Open events, please park your car/boat/trailer with consideration to others.
