The RC Laser is sailed at the B&F Club . there are also Dragons, IOMs and Victorias now being sailed mainly for practice. The club hosts two RC Laser open events per season one Northern Series event and a further National TT circuit event. The Club has an Official RC Yachting Secretary rep . Robert Wheeler has agreed to take on this position for 2017 tel Contact 07977 302696 Recent new members have been sailing some impressive 2 m long schooners. Sailing takes place at Fairhaven Lake , Lytham -St - Annes.
There are several RC Laser open meetings Open meetings in both the North West England (The Northern Series and Nationally the TTs.) There will be some evening racing during the Summer months, dates are provisional at the time of writing.
Permanent buoys are in in place and are due to be improved this summer.
Fees for 2017/18 are as follows:-
Membership fees are low ; just £10.00 pa due 1st April 2018, .
Membership does include basic insurance but yachting members are encouraged to take up MYA (Model Yachting Association) membership which includes racing insurance , the club is affiliated to the MYA and insurance can be taken out via the club affiliation. The membership fee for the MYA (Model Yachting Association) is due on the 1st January.. The MYA membership includes insurance and also a regular magazine and access to a range of useful information and technical advice. All racing will be conducted from the area around the newly re-furbished (Old ticket office). This is the black and white building ( and Pale Yellow ) by the old tennis courts near the central bowling green, opposite the west most-island There are seats and a large grass area in front of the building ideal for rigging boats. Parking is free (both sides of the road) above the building and access can be via the steps down from the road.
A Club sailing and training program is being developed for members and prospective members
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