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Topic : Hooe Point SC (Plymouth) Silver Tiller replacing Beer SC 10/11 June

Due to the unforeseen circumstances of Beer SC having to pull out from our sailng calendar this year, Hooe Point SC in Plymouth have agreed to host our South West sea event on the same weekend 10th/11th June.



Posted: 07/03/2023 11:15:40
By: Caroline

Silver Tiller racing in Plymouth Sound over the weekend of 10/11 June. Hosted by Hooe Point SC from the Mountbatten Watersports & Activities Centre. www.mount-batten-centre.com
Merlins will have their own starts & will be joining with the annual PPSA dinghy regatta which is also hosting the Buzz national champs. Exact running order to be finalized as boats enter. Committee boat starts inside the Sound with all races back to back, both days. First start on Saturday at 11am (allow approx 30 mins to reach start area). NOR to be finalized & published shortly.
On site dinghy parking included at the Centre.  NB You must park your car in the free of charge car park opposite the main entrance, or the one adjacent to the Mountbatten Hotel. Both are very convenient.  There is limited Accommodation at the MB Centre or check for a local Airbnb. Plymouth city 30 mins by car & accessible by foot ferry which runs every 30 mins from The Mountbatten Hotel to the Barbican (check morning ferry will reach the Centre in good time). Parking for camper vans with electric hook up (at a charge) available. Best to call during Centre office hours if you want to book a bed/ camper van spot with hook up. Breakfast available on site both days from 8am. Drinks and snacks available all day and bar food (such as cheesy chips) can be ordered after racing in the bar! Entry fee £44. Enter now using this link (where new information will be posted as it becomes available).                       https://dinghy-regatta.ppsa.org.uk
Dan Heaton and Jennie King both sail here and are available for any informal questions.



Posted: 09/05/2023 21:19:07
By: Jennie King

Evening MR sailors, attached is the NOR for this years PPSA Dinghy Regatta which includes the 2 day silver tiller in the stunning waters of Plymouth Sound.  Accommodation may be still available at the Mountbatten Centre. Enter now! 

https://dinghy-regatta.ppsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PPSA-2023-DINGHY-NOR-V1.pdf



Posted: 16/05/2023 23:28:39
By: Jennie King

Update re Plymouth ST event at the Mountbatten sailing & Activities Centre 10/11 June. All the on site Centre accommodation has now been booked. Campervans welcome (hook ups at a cost) or free to park in nearby car park /with toilets along from Mountbatten Hotel. Lots of other accommodation opportunities in Plymstock area or over in Plymouth city centre. I checked today and can see 4 Merlins have entered. I have warned organisers that there will 20-30 so please dont disappoint. The sailing should be great and expected to be inside the Breakwater (although the NOR allows for outside as well). Enter using link on previous message. 



Posted: 25/05/2023 11:59:20
By: Jennie King

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