The committee of LLYC are pleased to confirm that the Lutine Bell Race is scheduled to take place this September on the weekend of the 2nd-4th.

This is the annual race which takes place from The Solent to Cherbourg in France for both Members on their own boats, Lutine and now we are pleased to announce the ability to Charter yachts with Britannia Events who are running the Lutine Bell in 2005 to complement the Lutine Lineslip which they also run on behalf of LLYC.

The event is focused around an overnight race on the Friday from the start line off Gilkicker to the entrance of Cherbourg, normally some time on Saturday Morning.

The focus of the weekend then turns from sailing to relaxing and socialising. Saturday day is free to explore Cherbourg and take in the atmosphere. In the evening we will be hosting a Cocktail party on Lutine for all to come along and chat the evening away. The formality of the weekend finishes on Saturday night with people free to either carry on exploring France on the Sunday or head back to British Waters.

The aim is to make this weekend event a fun for all race across to France, which are far as we can establish, may be the only opportunity for Corporate entries to race across the Channel. Something different to round the cans in The Solent!

As mentioned, we are pleased to confirm that this event is being run in association with Britannia Events who are administering the event and also offering either high performance yachts on a skippered charter basis or bare boat Bavaria’s for those who wish to make it there under their own leadership.

For further information and prices, please go to the Britannia website http://www.britanniaevents.co.uk/documents/events_calendar/lutine_bell.asp or call Simon Boulding on 02380 458 900.

Look forward to seeing you on the startline.

Hookie

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