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Last updated 30th April 2008

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Two Great New Events for RC Laser skippers at Southport, Lancs

Firstly make a diary note for Sunday 18th May. A fantastic time was had there last Winter and the wind should be a bit kinder this time. Racing is part of the Lancaster Spring series but all RCLaser sailors are very welcome (more info).

The second event on Friday 18th July (No formal racing Friday but lots of "lend a boat" and fun races) to Sunday 20th July clashes with the RC Laser Nationals but if you cannot make your way down to Poole (or are too late to obtain an entry - see box below) then this event is a must. For information go to the Southport RC Lasers web site. This event is an important promotional event for the class so will be worth a visit. No formal racing today but lots of "lend a boat" and fun races

Important News Flash - 30th April 2008

Places for the 2008 National Championships are going fast - there are now only 8 places left before the Reserve List kicks-in.

You can check the current entry list now by clicking here. See box below for details on how to download your entry form.

Important News for Kent based RC Lasers from Viv Thompson -
'New Group Sailing at Herne Bay'

We race on Wednesday mornings from 10 AM and have as many as 16 races in 3 hrs. The lake is in the Memorial Park, Herne Bay and has parking 20 feet from the lake, the lake has access all the way round and is wader deep. There must be Kent RC Lasers that don't know about us, so to learn more please give me a call on 07860480506 or e-mail me.

News Flash! 27th March

Entry is now open for the
2008 RC Laser National Championships
at Poole on 19th/20th July.
Entry is by post only (on the official entry form) and is limited to 50 boats. This is sure to be an immediate sell-out so be sure to get your entry in early. The entry forms have been included in the latest Plain Sailing and can also be downloaded here.

News Flash! 2nd March

New posting on RC Laser Mart Page. Second Hand boats are usually snapped up quickly so act now to avoid disappointment.

TT Series News

All Race Meeting dates for the Travellers' Trophy Series are now finalised. For details go to The Events Page

Second Hand Boats
After a long dearth the RC Laser Mart Page now has a few newly posted second hand boats for sale, but they are going fast, so we suggest you act promptly if you are in need of a boat.

Irish RC Laser Association Launches its Web Site
The Association announces that it now has over 27 RC Lasers in Dun Laoghaire and when the next shipment arrives in February the numbers will reach the astonishing level of 30 boats. Go to web site for more news. We wish our friends in Ireland a happy and exciting season of RC Laser racing.

Some dates for the 2008 TT Series are still being worked on but the series opener will be Saturday 15th March at Poole RYC, followed by Round 2 at Keighley on Sunday 13th April

2008 UK RC Laser National Championships are to take place on 19th & 20th July at Poole RYC, Dorset. More information and details will be posted shortly.

GBR skipper John Cleave wins North American RC Laser Championships at the PGA Resort Florida on 10/11th November. Nigel Seary also of GB takes 7th place.

Tushingham was the clear winner in Round 8 of the TT Series at Lancaster on 29th October but local skippers Hobeche, Spicer and the two Kissicks fought their own battle for second spot which Hobeche took by 4 points over Spicer. Andy Kissick pipped Adam into 4th place by a 4 point margin.

Northern District Winter 2007/2008 Mini TT Series

The Northern District Winter 2007/2008 Mini TT Series gets under way on 11th November at the Lancaster & Morecombe Club. Event organiser Andy Kissick says "The 2006/07 series was so goodÊwe plan to do it all over again in 2007/08. We can't let John Tushingham keep that fantastic Link Trophy can we!" These races are open to all RC Laser skippers. Entries and enquiries to on 01995643043 after 8:30pm or e-mail:Andy Kissick. John Tushingham will also be happy to accept enquiries,

The latest UK RC Laser fleet sets off from Peterkin's factory. More later on this story.

Overheard at the 2007 Nationals

HOT OFF THE PRESS!
Photographs of the 2007 National Championships are now posted in The 2007 Nationals Gallery (See panel below for results)

Peter Spence takes 2007 National Championship Title
For full results go to 'results page'

The Largest RC Laser Fleet in the UK?
Poole Radio Yacht Club claim a fleet size of 42 RC Lasers. Can any club beat that? If you can please e-mail the WebMaster.

Devon Clubs Stoke Gabriel and Decoy Merge

Stoke Gabriel has amalgamated with Decoy to create a strong racing club in Devon with 10-15 skippers regularly racing every Sunday and race training on Thursdays 1.00pm. The club has a set up time an hour before racing on Sundays 9.30-10.30am to help new comers with tips on rigging, set up and sailing (run by our racing secretary Paul Newman). The club can provide boats for people to try before committing to buying a boat from the club captain Adam Rich. The club is also setting up a challenge cup against Poole club which will follow match racing rules, with a home and away leg. The winning club will receive a cup sponsored jointly by Racelines and RadioSail. The idea will be to extend the challenge in the future to any other club that sets up in the South West. Stoke Gabriel's Millpond is going to be dredged this winter to increase the sailing area dramatically, when this is realised the club hopes to run a TT event for the South West. With a bank that will run the length of the beat (in south westers) and a rivershack on the bank to provide food and drink, the club believes it can offer a great event next Autumn, which will help promote RC sailing in the South West.