Ranking 1 and 2 – 3rd and 4th April – Scotland, Castle Semple. Castle Semple is a large expanse of water (Lochwinnoch) about 30 minutes’ drive West of Glasgow, this is the one ranking race that everyone looks forward to, the Scots put a great race on for us every two years. The sailing venue has everything, car park, grass bank, cafe all within touching distance. There is normally a very good social on the Saturday evening at the nearby Bowfield Hotel.
Ranking 3 and 4 – 26th and 27th June – Coalhouse Fort Situated not far from Tilbury Docks on the Thames estuary. Great ‘banana’ shaped lake with plenty of parking and grass banks.
Nationals – 28th-30th August – Fleetwood.
Fantastic manmade lake, 30mins North of Blackpool. Hosted many World Championships, plenty of accommodation available within 10 minutes of the lake, some great pubs and restaurants nearby. Known for its windy conditions and social.
Ranking 5 and 6 – 23rd and 24th October – Two Islands Situated in Milton Keynes. A large expanse of water with sailing available from two banks depending on wind conditions. Premier Inn located lakeside with pub attached, plenty of parking and grass banks.