DavidofMersea
Well-Known Member
It is with regret that the West Mersea Yacht Club has made the decision at 1100hrs on 11th August 2018 to cancel the running of the West Mersea Round the Island Race on 12th August due to the expected weather conditions. We have been closely monitoring the expected conditions for the last 48 hours and whilst for a number of participants these are perfect conditions, we are required to consider all.
We appreciate that a percentage of our entries would be able to complete a circumnavigation, however with the early starters there is an expectation of gusts in excess of 20 knots which would create issues for some competitors, and the safety cover/radio boats. We also have a strong wind warning in force for tomorrow.
To avoid competitors having additional travel expense we are endeavouring to get this notice out to all competitors in a reasonable time frame to avoid people travelling from distance.
In accordance with our Notice of Race the race cancellation policy is as follows;
4.2 If for reasons of weather conditions (on or prior to the day), or safety the race organisers cancel the race then competitors will receive 90% of their entry fee refunded.
The organising authority will take action over the next 7 days to ensure that competitors receive the refunded fee.
If you are able to spread the word to people then please do so as we are trying to get the information out.
Once again our sincere apologies to all entrants but the safety of both volunteers and competitors has to be our primary concern
Best wishes
Sailing committee
West Mersea Yacht Club
We appreciate that a percentage of our entries would be able to complete a circumnavigation, however with the early starters there is an expectation of gusts in excess of 20 knots which would create issues for some competitors, and the safety cover/radio boats. We also have a strong wind warning in force for tomorrow.
To avoid competitors having additional travel expense we are endeavouring to get this notice out to all competitors in a reasonable time frame to avoid people travelling from distance.
In accordance with our Notice of Race the race cancellation policy is as follows;
4.2 If for reasons of weather conditions (on or prior to the day), or safety the race organisers cancel the race then competitors will receive 90% of their entry fee refunded.
The organising authority will take action over the next 7 days to ensure that competitors receive the refunded fee.
If you are able to spread the word to people then please do so as we are trying to get the information out.
Once again our sincere apologies to all entrants but the safety of both volunteers and competitors has to be our primary concern
Best wishes
Sailing committee
West Mersea Yacht Club