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Big Bart’s bash prizes!

From: The Bart’s Bash team

2 sleeps to go!!!

Dear Participants,

You betcha!! We are on the verge of making history in the world of sailing and starting something amazing in Bart’s memory. Every individual in this event, be they competitor, volunteer, supporting relative or organiser will come together on Sunday and achieve something truly special, bonding the world of sailing across continents and boat classes like never before.

Every one of you rocks the socks off the sailing world and we want to wish you every success with your event. Have an amazing day, enjoy your family and friends and we hope you get a good wind in your sails….

Win a trip to sail with Ben Ainslie!

Alongside our previously announced competition to fly to San Fran and sail an AC45 with Iain Percy, we are delighted to announce today that Sir Ben has also thrown his hat in the ring with a rather special ‘thank you’ prize of his own. Are you ready?? It’s a bit of a belter….

Every person, and we mean EVERY person, who signs up to fundraise with a JustGiving page through our site and raises the suggested donation amount of £5 or more is going to be entered into the competition to win this prize.

Four of our lucky fundraisers, plus a friend or responsible adult, are going to be invited to visit the Postmouth base of Ben’s BAR America’s Cup team and go out sailing on an AC45 for the day!! Ben is also donating some additional signed clothing that will be given by the same ballot to some runners up.

Fancy competing against Sir Ben Ainslie?

So this is how it works……

LSYC will run our Autumn Series 4 race on Sunday afternoon, and supply Bart’s Bash with:

The boats taking part – class of boat, number of crew, experience of crew – club racer, novice, olympian, etc
The measured length of the course
The start time and finish times for all competitors
The wind strength during the race

Bart’s Bash will allocate each boat a handicap, and will compute standardised results for all competitors world wide!!

It’s to be a lovely weekend, so come along and enjoy one of the last races of the summer, and help raise money for a great cause.

And who knows – you might beat Ben Ainslie!!

Bart’s Bash – take part in the World’s Largest Sailing Race on Sunday 15:30

LSYC has registered as a participating club in Bart’s Bash – the world’s largest sailing race, to raise funds for the Andrew “Bart” Simpson Sailing Foundation. Bart’s Bash will be joining together thousands of worldwide sailors in a race to set a new Guinness World Record, raise money for charity, inspire the next generation and remember Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson, Gold & Silver Olympic medallist and America’s Cup sailor who sadly lost his life in a sailing accident while training.

Come along to the club on Sunday 21st September and join in. Our Sunday Series Race at 15:30 will be “badged” as the Bart’s Bash race, and if we have enough boats on the water, we will be part of the world record attempt!

Entry fee per person will be 5 euros or sterling, donated to the Andrew Simpson Foundation.

To read more, go to http://www.bartsbash.co.uk/

LSYC Burgees and Ensigns

A small stock of these is available to members and they can be re-ordered on 2 week delivery (approx.)

Prices are:
20 EUR – Small triangular LSYC burgee 12″
45 EUR – Medium LSYC Irish Ensign 18″ x 24″
55 EUR – Large LSYC Irish Ensign 24″ x 36″

Contact Karen for sales
Karen@Sleat.eu

LSYC on Facebook

Did you know, LSYC has a FaceBook ® group where members are now sharing photos and other tidbits!

If you are not already on Facebook ®, you can sign up here, just Click Here

Once you are a member of Facebook ® and are logged in….

…to become a member of the Lough Swilly Yacht Club group on Facebook ®, Click Here and ask to join.

You can then see members posts and contribute your own, comment, post photos and share other interesting content.

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