Event Documents : World Championships & UK Nationals
| Day 3 Press Release What a difference a day makes. The severe gales of the previous day, which had prevented any sailing at the 2009 Mirror World Championship, finally subsided in the early hours of this morning to be replaced by light and shifty breezes for day three. After a short delay to allow the breeze to settle in, the Race Committee were able to run two excellent races. The light and fickle breezes, which peaked at only eight knots, combined with a building southerly tide pushing the fleet up to the startline, made for a challenging day for all concerned. The race officer’s black flag was given a good airing but there were nonetheless several General Recalls on the starts of both races and around twenty competitors now have a BFD in their scores. Download... |
| Thursday Press Release Day four was always going to be a critical one at the 2009 Mirror World Championship and all those sailors who harboured serious aspirations of being crowned World Champion were painfully aware that today could be make or break. Happily the weather played its part and competitors were treated to four spectacular races sailed in perfect conditions. Despite some huge waves and winds which built to over 20 knots during the day, the overall quality of the racing was top flight and fully demonstrated the high skill levels of all the competitors at this championship.... Download... |
| Day 1 Press Release It has been a great day for the family crew pairings on the first day of the 2009 Mirror World Championship in Pwllheli, North Wales. All three races were won by brother and sister or father and son teams. Chris and Jessica Rust from Brightlingsea SC lead the Championship with an impressive 2, 3, 7 scoreline. Download... |
| International fleet gathers on eve of 2009 Mirror World Championship On the eve of the 2009 Mirror World Championship at Pwllheli, North Wales, competitors were able to make their final preparations before the scheduled start of racing tomorrow. The forecast weather front, which hit the North Wales coast in the early hours of this morning, made for a damp and blustery start to the day but conditions began to improve around lunchtime. The strong winds are not expected to die down before late tonight, however hopes are still high that the low pressure will have passed through before morning. Download... |
| Day 2 - UK Nationals Day 2 saw some close racing, with winds moderating from day 1. Download... |
| UK Nationals Day 1 Report Day 1 saw strong winds and big seas, but 2/3rds fleet still managed to finish Download... |
| Jib Numbers All boats will carry Jib numbers which have now been allocated Download... |
| Win a Mirror at the Worlds The prize draw for the IMCA fund raising raffle will happen on the penultimate day of the 2009 Mirror World Championships Download... |
| Mirror #3 on show at Pwllheli Along side the latest Mirror #70600, which can be won in the IMCA fund raising raffle you will also be able to see one of first ever Mirrors #3. Download... |
| Event programme and SIs The programme has now gone off to the printers, but please feel free to download in advance as it contains plenty of useful information. Download... |
| Beach Nationals and Worlds entry for £10 Entry now £10, great value for the newcommers and younger sailors Download... |
| Visa Requirements This document summarises the new Visa requirements for those coming to the UK Download... |
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