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7th July

 Chew Valley 29th June  Chris Gill led the field at the Southern Traveller at Chew Valley Lakes SC. Report here.

5th July

 Pre-Nationals Training 25th July  Coach Mark Littlejohn. Cost £20.  Start time -  rigged for 10.00AM. Numbers limited to 15. Book your place with Jane Stevens

30th June

 Largo Bay 28th - 29th June  Jenny Wilson was the clear winner of the second Scottish Traveller event at Largo Bay SC. Report here.

16th June

 Weymouth 7th - 8th June  Chris Gill made the most of his appearnce at the  Southern Championships at Weymouth to take the honours from Gareth Williams. Report and results here.

3rd June

Training at Weymouth 6th June  Coach Dave Cockerill. £15 including Harbour Dues. Start time 10.00AM.

31st May

Chew Valley Lake ST 29 June   Poster, Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions now available.

27th May

Important arrival information for Southern Championship at Weymouth  Due to works at WPNSA there are restrictions on parking for boats, trailers and cars. See the WPNSA site map and instructions.

15th May

IECU Youth Europeans at Lake Como 3-10 August  added to calendar with links to NoR and Entry Form.

7th May

Bexhill ST 25 May   NoR now available.

1st May

Scottish Traveller at Loch Earn   Gordon McGeorge from the local club dominated the first Scottish Traveller at Loch Earn SC on 26-27 April. Report and results here.

29th April

Correction - Bexhill ST 25 May   The calendar has been updated with the correct date for the Southern Traveller at Bexhill.

29th April

National Championships at Lancing SC 26-27 July    Details from the club here. There appears to be a shortage of accommodation around that time so you are advised to make a booking with your chosen establishment as soon as you can.

29th April

Northern Championship at South Shields    Once again Gareth Williams dominated the Northern Championship and first National Ranker event at South Shields, winning all five races in strong north easterlies throughout the weekend. Report here.

29th April

Burghfield ST postponed    The Southern Traveller event at Burghfield SC on 6 April was postponed due to the conditons that weekend. Look out for a revised date, probably towards the end of the season.

28th March

2008 Sailing Programme   ST at Chew Valley Lake added. Training Days at Weymouth, Lancing and Leigh & Lowton added.

28th March

2008 Sailing Programme   South Shields NR NoR available

15th March

2008 Sailing Programme   Dates for remaining traveller events added to the calendar

9th March

2008 Sailing Programme   Dates for International events added to the calendar

7th February

2008 Sailing Programme   Dates for the Scottish Traveller series are now on the Event Calendar.

2nd January

2008 Sailing Programme   Dates for all the National Rankng series are now on the Event Calendar. Southern Travellers at Burghfield and Bexhill also listed. Further venues will be added as they are confirmed. 

21st December

Tiger Trophy 2008 update   Information now on website  NoR  Entries close 18th January.


Final Start at South Shields
The final start of the Northern Championships at South Shields
Photo © Tony Mapplebeck
Europe Inlands at Leigh & Lowton
The Inlands fleet at Leigh & Lowton SC Photo © Tim Yeates
Mike Gilson (GBR344) and Jenny Rogers (GBR340) at Queen Mary
Mike Gilson (GBR344) and Jenny Rogers (GBR340) at Queen Mary Photo © Leslie Everitt
Guy Revill revels in the conditions at Bexhill
Guy Revill revels in the waves at Bexhill
Photo © Emma Warburton http://www.emmawarburton.co.uk

Europe Fleet at Nationals 2007
Another good turnout for the 2007 Nationals at WPNSA

Chris Gill leads James Eynon at windward mark - Nationals 2007

Nationals 2007 winner Chris Gill leads runner up James Eynon at the windward mark

Nationals photos:  Tony Mapplebeck 

The Europe Dinghy

Europe Nationals 2006

Latest PN: 1139
Loa: 3.35m
Beam: 1.38m
Hull weight: 45kg
Sail area: 7sqm
Optimum overall crew weight: 55-75kg

For more on the history of the Europe in the UK, go here. You can download a brochure about the Europe from here (warning: this is a 500 Kbytes PDF file).

Class Polo Shirts

Class Polo Shirt

These are available for any member of the Association at an all inclusive price of £22.00 each inc p&p (£5.00 of it goes to the class funds).

They can be ordered through Steve Gill at 8, Rodmoor Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7HZ. Sizes are small(36"); medium (38"-40") and large (42").

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Class RIB

The Class Association Rib - which is available for hire.

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