Events to Qualify:
4The Midland Circuit is a series of events, some Silver Tiller status, some not, for Clubs officially within 60 miles of Midland Sailing Club although sometimes miles vary in length! The Circuit began in 1967 with many leading sailors such as Phil King and Mike Calvert being successful before moving on to success on the Silver Tiller circuit.
To qualify, all that you have to do is complete four events, including at least one non Silver Tiller event. Results from each event are recalculated to include only eligible Midland Circuit competitors. Silver Tiller rules apply and override club results if necessary. Entry is open to any member of the MROA who lives or sails at a club within 60 miles of Birmingham.
We divide the competitors up into three fleets, all sailing together, to give everyone a chance to win something:
- All comers: all boats
- Classic boats 3571-3358
The Open fleet will compete for the four trophies, 1st, 2nd and 3rd plus best improver. There is an “Old Boat” trophy which applies to the classic boats.
To encourage the lady sailors, there will be a prize for first female qualifying helm and for the first female qualifying crew!
The sponsorship for the Midland Circuit is awesome with some very generous individuals and companies supporting us.
Our sponsors for 2022 are:
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Check out their services and, if you want to support the Midland Circuit, buy from our friends!
So the second half of the circuit got under way on fathers day, fittingly 3 dads were were present at the Earlswood Lakes event with their sons so Happy Fathers Day to Paul Hollis Colin Anderson and Kieron Mason, unfortunately the lads didn't read the script with Ben Hollis beating his dad and every one else to win the event and Colin and Kieron both being beaten by their respective eldest sons whilst sailing with their youngest sons.
Challenging wind shifts in the finest tradition of Earlswood and big gusts from unexpected directions kept the crews on their toes.
Next up is Sunday Lunch at Trent Valley in September.
