PHCC– PooleHarbour Race - 9th Sept 2018

The Poole Harbour race is a challenging event open to all classes of boats from a lovely beach venue on the edge of the harbour. It is a non standard, non ranking race due to the exposed open water conditions and the Le Mans style beach start. Hot food, cakes, drinks are included in the entry price.

Venue Lake Pier, Lake Drive, BH15 4LR. Use satellite view to spot the large waterside car park with a T shaped pier

There is one 15 mile distance for OC6 which circumnavigates Brownsea island plus a leg to Wareham river and involves large stretches of exposed open water. The start will be afloat and crewed with tail on beach.

Safety Notes.

Hazards are numerous, Racing yachts, Jet skiers, Water skiers, mooring lines, buoys and deep soft mud beneath the shallow water so beware if grounding your boat.

The race should skirt the southern edge of the yacht racing area but please take avoiding action if collision with other craft is imminent

Choppy water shouldn't be a problem for OC6 but it is recommended you have footwear for the beach start and have 3* paddling ability.

WHISTLES are strongly recommended to get help from the safety boats patrolling the course

Winds of Force 4 Gusting 5 as seen within the harbour are the race maximum. Updates will be available on the club website or on Facebook.

Check in from 9:30am, 11:00am briefing, 11:30am race starts the beach.

Hot food, cakes, drinks at the finish for competitors

Sorry no shower facilities are available for competitors

RULESThis is a non-ranking race.Standard rules in accordance with those of BCU Marathon Racing Committee plus these additional

NON-NEGOTIABLE RULES:

1)Buoyancy aids are compulsory for all competitors due to open water:

No buoyancy aid = No start

2)All boats must have sufficient secured buoyancyto be unsinkable and easily emptied by patrol boats. Airbags as well as centre foam pillar is required.

Inadequate buoyancy = No start.

3)All competitors must check back in to race control if you retire. The patrol ribs will not do it for you.

4)If not a PHCC member then either proof of BCU Membership, BCU affiliated club or a £5 insurance day ticket is required.


All competitors must be able to swim at least 100 metres in canoeing clothing, and must wear a buoyancy aid throughout the race. Entries of competitors under 18 must be signed by parent or guardian.

By signing this form, you are confirming that you have read the details of the event, the risks and hazards, and that you have the necessary ability and experience and no medical condition affecting your fitness to race

OC6 entry

OC6 race is 15 miles. Start will be afloat and crewed with tail on beach.

18+ £13 per seat (plus day ticket if required)

U18 £8 per seat (plus day ticket if required)

Club
Name / Signature / Sex M / F / BCU No or
£5 Day ticket* / Fee Due
Paddler 1 / or £5
Paddler 2 / or £5
Paddler 3 / or £5
Paddler 4 / or £5
Paddler 5 / or £5
Paddler 6 / or £5
Total Fee

*Insurance cover - not required if a member of BCU.

Emergency Contact details. You mustcheck back in if you retire / Boat No
we don’t want to search the harbour.
Your Mobile……………………………….….
Land based contact(not you)………………
Email……………………………………………
Medical conditions...... / Admin use
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