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Dinghy Buyer Direct Laser/ILCA Grand Prix at Bartley Sailing Club - Preview

by John Ling 21 May 2021 12:08 UTC 30 May 2021
The startline during the Laser Midland Grand Prix Series Finale at Bartley © Chris Oates

Bartley Sailing Club is situated on Bartley Reservoir in the south-western outskirts of Birmingham. Close to the M42 and M5 we have 120 acres of clean water and generally excellent wind conditions.

Sponsored by Dinghy Buyer Direct Ltd with great prizes to be raffled throughout the fleet, so come along and enjoy a fantastic days racing. The club is open as per government guidelines, so food is available and changing facilities.

Open water and a large Laser fleet expected! All rigs welcome - Standard, Radials, 4.7 - grandmasters to youths.

  • 10:30 briefing
  • £15 entry fee
  • Lunch and snacks available from galley for competitors
  • Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, B32 3NU

Come and join the excitement of the 2021 Laser Grand Prix Series!

www.bartleysailingclub.com

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