Rowing – Puffing Island Race

Beaumaris Rowing Club invites you to take part in the sixth Puffin Island Race for WSRA Celtic Longboats and sea-going fixed-seat rowing boats.  The crews will row from the historic town of Beaumaris, along the scenic Menai Strait, around the majestic Puffin Island and back through the challenging Puffin Sound to return to Beaumaris. The record time for the race was set by Aberdyfi Men in 2015: 1 hr 22 min 11 secs.

The Puffin Island Race will be held on SATURDAY 7^th of May over the
10-mile course. Closing date to register for the race is Monday 2^nd of MAY

At the Royal Anglesey Yacht Club:

• Registration: From 8.00 am
• Tea & coffee and bacon & sausage baps on sale from 8.00am
• Coxes Briefing: 8.45 am
• Start:9.30 am from the RAYC line Finish: RAYC line
• RAYC downstairs bar opens at 8 am
• After the race lunch is served upstairs- in the Mary Burton Suite Free to competitors
• Supporters – please buy lunch token @ £6 from registration desk by 8.00 am
• Followed by results & presentation of prizes

Please note that the race will start on time so that boats can row through Puffin Sound at slack water.

Race decision Friday 15.00 pm: Race Officer: John Williams

Rescue Boat Manager: Guy Williams Mob: 07793 152823

Safety Officer: Richard Fisher
E-mail: rfisher50@btinternet.com

Would clubs please inform Claude Leroux of the number of people coming and the number of boats taking part by Tuesday 3^rd May to enable catering and rescue boats to be arranged.

Phone: 01248 715837      E-mail: claude.secretarybrc21@gmail.com

Race Fee and Lunch: £10 per head

Notes

1. SAFETY EQUIPMENT ON THE WATER
   Each crew has a collective responsibility to ensure their boat is seaworthy, carries a sturdy tow rope and as a minimum has at least one large bailer, first aid kit, survival blankets, throw bag, plus suitable personal protective equipment for expected conditions which must also include a life jacket or buoyancy aid for each crew member.
   A working VHF radio and a whistle is mandatory, each boat carries a fully charged mobile phone within a waterproof pouch, number, and name to be given during registration. (If you need to borrow a vhf, please contact the Race Secretary in advance.) Spot checks may be undertaken prior to launch.
2. Preferred payment is by bank transfer

Bank details 54-10-01   account: 88609847 ref: Club, name of the boat
Lunch tokens can also be paid by bank transfer
ref Club, name, amount of tokens

3. The first aid station is at the RAYC Club
4. No crew rotation is allowed during the race.
5. Please park and unload trailers on the Stones area of Beaumaris Green. All tow vehicles are required by the Town Council to park on the main part of the Green and to buy a £5 parking ticket. There is free parking available on the street, but Beaumaris can be very busy
6. Camping and over-night boat storage is available at:.
   kingsbridgecaravanpark.co.uk info@kingsbridgecaravanpark.co.uk
   The Bull Hotel Tel 01248 810329, the Bulkeley Hotel Tel 01248 810415, Bishopsgate Hotel  Tel 01248 810302, plenty of B&B’s in the town. Premier Inn situated just outside Menai Bridge.
7. Please note bring your recyclable bottles, there is a free filling water station at the RAYC yacht club

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