Bolton Sailing Club is located at Belmont Village, a few miles north of Bolton (near Manchester).
Belmont reservoir is approximately 3/4 mile long, 620ft above sea level, and surrounded by picturesque countryside.
Consequently, there is rarely a lack of wind.
In fact, the forecast is for blue skies, warm sunshine and nice force 4-5 northerly wind.
We will again be sharing the water with the Lightning Open, with Supernovas starting first.
Let's see if we can beat last year's total of 24 Supernovas !
The entry fee will be £7.
There will be 3 races, starting at 11:30, briefing at 11:00. The second and third races will be after lunch.
Refreshments will be available from the galley for breakfast and lunch.
The bar will be open after sailing.
There will be a two course evening meal at the Sailing Club, starting 18:00, at £10 per head.
Please contact Andy Flitcroft with your name and telephone number ASAP, and before 9 th May if you wish to join us for the meal. Let me know also if a vegetarian option is required.
Accommodation
There is space to camp at the club.
Failing that, the "Black Dog" (Tel: 01204 811218) is the second pub on the right in Belmont village, just 5 mins walk from the Club. Food is served from 18:00 - 20:00, there are 3 rooms, approx £42 double, and £32 single, including breakfast.
"Kerenza" (Tel: 01254 830070) is the first building on the right as you leave the M65 at jn 3 heading for Bolton. It's 10 mins drive from the Club, with 3 rooms, approx £25 double, and £20 single, including breakfast.
Directions to Bolton Sailing Club:
Exit the M6 at junction 29, taking signs for Blackburn on the M65.
Exit the M65 at junction 3, taking signs for Bolton on the A675.
After 5.9 miles on the A675, Bolton Sailing Club is on the left hand side, at Belmont Reservoir. Heading this way, if you get to Belmont village, you've gone 400m too far!
For more info, alternative accommodation, and Sat evening meal bookings, contact:
Andy Flitcroft on 01254 851816 (home), 0775 261 0255 (mob), andyflitcroft@supanet.com |