Supernova Class Training Day

Where? - Port Edgar Yacht Club, Port Edgar Marina
South Queensferry
Edinburgh
EH30 9SQ

When? – Saturday, 19th July ‘25.

Ready to Hoist – (unchanged) for 10.30am start.

What? - The Program by Matt Thursfield, 2022 Supernova National Champion.

• The Comparison and Contrast of the …
  • Mark 1 / Mark 2 hulls
  • Classic / Square top Sails
• Controls – Taping for Repeatability
  • Know what your rig looks like without looking!!
• Tacking for Speed ‘n’ Height & Gybing with you in control.
• “Marie Kondo”-ing your boat.
• Startline skills – The Approach and Go!
• Tactical Racing Practice

Optimal Scottish Supernova Cup - 3

Port Edgar. 20th July 2025

Port Edgar Yacht Club is located at South Queensferry on the River Forth by the iconic Forth Bridges and within easy reach of most people in the Central Belt of Scotland. The club has an active yacht and dinghy racing membership (total of 63 days dinghy racing scheduled this year) but also offers activities for beginners and cruisers to encourage more people to get out in boats. Our lovely new clubhouse was completed in 2021 and offers a cosy haven to relax in after sailing.

The Supernova fleet grew from one Giles Mk.1 boat in the early 2000s to become the most popular single-handed dinghy in the club with the later Hartley Mk.2e boats proving increasingly popular.

PEYC are therefore delighted to host one of the events in the inaugural, Optimal Scottish Supernova Cup. The event will take place on Sunday 20th July 2025 and comprise of a three race series, first start being scheduled at 13:00 hrs. The racing will generally start and be centred around Queensferry Bay, between the famous rail and road bridge landmarks which offers good refuge when the wind and/or tide is fierce!

The club looks forwarding to welcoming our fellow Scottish Supernova enthusiasts but would also love to see some visitors from abroad. It is not too far to travel from the North of England and offers a great chance to make a weekend of it by visiting the nearby tourist attractions.

Club SIs: https://peyc.org.uk/event/dinghy-weekend-series-a--16

PEYC is located within the Port Edgar Marina grounds:
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The club contact page is: https://peyc.org.uk/contact

Gates open Friday 25th around 5pm.

Friday racing starts at 7pm 2x 45mins pursuit races back to back, visiting Supernova sailors are welcome to join in.

Camping available.

Saturday 26th.

Clubhouse will be open over night.

Entry forms to be filled out.

Lunch orders will be taken before training starts. There will be a small charge for lunch.

Training day will start at 10.30. Boats rigged ready to hoist. Unchanged.

Training will start on land with looking at controls and settings. Following on the water with Tacking for speed, Gybing in control. “The course” Startline skills, Rules rules rules. Followed by practice racing. All presented by Matt and we hope of course you will get involved.

Girton Sailing Club is the host for a whole weekend 'Training, Social and Racing Getaway Break'.

GSC has a keen travelling and growing Supernova fleet.

Girton Sailing Club will welcome campers and campervans FOC from Friday pm onwards.

There is plenty of room for all, and the club offers electrical hookups, galley and bar facilities throuout the event weekend.

Entrance fee £20

Bacon rolls from around 9am (included in entrance fee)

Registration from 9am -10.15am in the clubhouse.

Racer briefing 10.30 at the race hut.

First warning not before 11am.

Lunch to suit racing. Pie and peas (included in entrance fee.)

Prize giving  - as soon after racing as possible with homemade cakes.

Free tea and coffee available all weekend for SN sailors.

Guests welcome

Training is on the Saturday; visitors are welcome to join in club Pursuit Racing on Friday evening, training on Saturday to be followed by an evening social, and the Northern Traveller Series event is scheduled for the Sunday 27th July 2025.

The SIs are here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-eKM0ILNOtVlAnW4GNoOwJoV5JXeIr6-?usp=sharing

The entry fee is £20 on the day. This includes breakfast, all day FOC tea or coffee, and lunch for competitors, plus free camping. Followers can purchase the above at our club and are very welcome.

Any queries please email supernovatonyb@gmail.com

Burton SC is a well loved, nationally central venue, with good facilities and great water.

Blithfield SC is the location of the Supernova Inland Championships on Saturday 30st August and Sunday 31st August 2025.

All Event details and ticket purchase can be found here: 

https://www.blithfield.org.uk/event-details/supernova-inland-championship

Blithfield has a fabulous stretch of water in the Midlands with good access from most parts of the country. A warm welcome is guaranteed, along with great facilities, including a galley and bar. Free camping is available for tents and campervans.

Please note: entry is limited to 75 boats, so get your entry in fast as bookings are open.

The club will be open from 1500hrs on Friday 29th August for early arrivals, and a Friday night meal (including a vegan option) will be available.

THE EXTENSIVE CATERING OFFERING IS DETAILED VIA THE LINK ABOVE AND THE ATTACHMENT BELOW.

The club contact is Doug Rankin: Supernova and General Fleet Captain at
supernova@blithfield.org.uk

Southern Supernova Training TBC here.

Haversham SC is a fantastic club accessible to all.