85th anniversary regatta 2021
11th - 12th September 2021
Northampton SC
11th - 12th September 2021
Northampton SC
| Date | Race | Warning Signal |
| Saturday 11th September |
Briefing at 11:00 First start planned for 12:00. The intention is to run 3 races, back-to-back. Prizes throughout the fleet, for 1st Admiral’s Cup, 1st Non-Foiler, 1st U21, etc Results from the main fleet will be extracted for the N12 Vintage Championships 2021. |
11:55 |
| Sunday 12th September |
"Mary Deare 85th Grand Pursuit Race" First start for the oldest National 12 will be 10:30. Start times, based on boat design will be fairly calculated by Graham Camm and available on the Saturday evening. Vintage N12s will also be racing for the Derwent Handicap Trophy during this race. Junior Race 12:45 For those aged under 21, race for the Midland Area Junior Trophy. Just one race to secure the title for 2021. For those aged over 21, spectate on shore or use this opportunity to have a sail in the different National 12 designs attending the event. Followed by an opportunity to join in with NSC’s club racing or try a different N12 out. |
10:25 |
The Clubhouse is on the western bank of Pitsford Resevoir which is, north of Northampton. Directions can be found at https://www.northamptonsailingclub.org/contacts#
Please get in touch if you want to know more about the event or arrangements, need a crew or need technical / measurement advise.
Class Chairman
Northampton Sailing Club
Pitsford Reservoir
Brixworth
Northants
NN6 9DG
(01604) 880248
Socials
Friday:
Camping Available on Site
Saturday:
Camping Available on site
Concours D’Elegance 16:00
This will be judged by multiple Burton Cup winners Will & Mandy Henderson, but we invite all attendees and spectators to enjoy the stunning range of National 12s on show which will include N1 ‘Gipsy’ through to N3551 ‘Over The Rainbow’.
Informal Outside Games
These will be available all day and will feature ‘giant noughts & crosses’, ‘giant Jenga’ and much more.
National 12 Bits & Bobs Auction Results 17:30
A list of items available at this auction will be published online on 6th September 2021. The aim of the auction is to raise funds for the N.T.O.A. Anything related to the National 12s, sailing, or just something fun you’re able to offer members of the class is welcome in this auction.
Please submit the details of any items you wish to donate to this auction to chair@national12.org before 5th September 2021.
Sealed bids accepted via email to chair@national12.org before 22:00 10th September 2021.
Sealed bids accepted on the day. There will be a collection box near the table with a catalogue of items available.
NSC Club Meal 18:00 - 20:00
Catch up with old friends and meet new faces, reminisce about previous races, and think about future class developments…we have opted for an informal dinner, which will be at Northampton Sailing Club. Tables are available inside, and a well-stocked bar will be waiting to be enjoyed! No need to book in advance for this, please pay when you order. If you are planning to attend for the social side without a boat, just let chair@national12.org know, so we can arrange numbers with the club.
National 12 85th Cake 19:30 – Kindly sponsored by HD Sails.
To be ‘cut’ by N.T.O.A Life member and dinghy designer Mike Jackson. Mike designed his first National 12 (N1516, a Lucia) in 1957 and his 1987 Final Chapter design remains competitive in the fleet to this day.
Sunday:
Food served all day.
N12 85th Event Prize Giving 14:15
Prize Giving for the whole weekend, including N12 Vintage Championships 2021, Midland Area Junior Trophy and Concours D’Elegance. Thanks to Dinghy Shack for their continued sponsorship of the National 12 National Series.