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2008 Action Bolt South African Laser Class Championships

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2008 Action Bolt South African Laser Class Championships
The 2008 Action Bolt South African Laser Class Championships will take place in Richards Bay from the 28th of June to the 4th of July at Zululand Yacht Club, Richards Bay in the Heart of Zululand. Zululand Yacht Club has played host to many local and international regattas over the years, including the Tornado Worlds, the OCRA Selections Regatta, the annual combined Zululand Cat Challenge, and on various occasions the KZN Youth Provincials and the KZN Laser Provincials. The Club has also been selected as the Venue for the 2009 IODA African Optimist Championships Action Bolt in conjunction with Wurth has agreed to be Title sponsors for this prestigious event. Thanks must go out to Action Bolt who have supported sailing in South Africa for many years and especially for supporting this event. Over and above the normal ablutions, 24 hour security and infrastructure the club boasts a host of top quality facilities including a double story Clubhouse with a fully licensed air-conditioned bar. There is also a Kitchen that caters for your Breakfast, lunch and supper needs. The Pelican Bar on the lawns in front of the clubhouse is a wet bar that will be open for drinks, weather permitting, as well as a swimming pool that is well shaded. There are a limited number of grassed campsites (both with and without electricity points) that will be available on a first come first served basis at very reasonable rates. Please contact the Club’s office to make your bookings early for these sites on 035 788 0256. For launching, the club has a beach launch site that is protected and safe. One is able to launch from here without any stress and sail out to the racing area. The planned sailing areas are North or South of the main harbour entrance depending on the wind direction or in the Bay if the conditions offshore are deemed to be unsafe. The weather over the June/July period is generally mild with temperatures reaching 21 degrees in the day and dropping to around 12 in the evening. The winds over this time are traditionally milder and are generally from either the North East or the South West. Statistically June has a predominant South Westerly blowing and the average maximum is 17 knots with the Northerly blowing at a maximum average of 11 Knots. Statistically, July shows a swing to a predominantly North/North Easterly direction and also has an average maximum strength of 17knots with the Southerly having an average maximum of 12 knots. It should noted that the organisers have made a provision in the NoR the should he conditions offshore be detrimental to the safety of the sailors, racing will be held in the Bay which gives protection with an offshore effect. The organising Committee has secured a limited number of top quality Lasers that will be made available for chartering. Please contact Rob Walker on 082 922 7163 for more information. Numbers are limited. For any other information contact Steve Martin on 082 5734 122 or e-mail at stevem[at]bell.co.za. For more information on the venue please visit the Zululand Yacht Club website. Full Story »

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