WESTON B RACE

Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th April 2023

LOCATION

Weston Windzone, Uphill, Weston super Mare, BS23 4XX

SAFETY

Although the windzone is a designated area for wind powered craft, the public have right of way. Be aware that members of the public may stray into the windzone.
Precautions will be taken to warn the public of our race activities. The Race Officer (RO) may stop the race if there is an encroachment on the race course.

RULES

Racing will be governed by the current IBRA rules (edition 8) plus any approved additions, these are available on the BLSA website and the file section on the BLSA Facebook page.
Changes may be made at the discretion of the race committee and racers will be notified.

ENTRY RULES

Entry is open to all current BLSA members.
Registration is via https://www.theblsa.com

You will need to log on to the site first, click on the event picture or go to the shop.

Last day for entry will be Sunday 9th April 2023

ENTRY FEES

Adult  £41
Junior £1

Transponders

Don’t forget to bring your own transponder.
Transponders will be supplied free of charge to first-time racers.
Transponders will be able to hire at £10 per pilot, pay when entering.

CLASSIFICATION

Racing will be in Production and Performance classes with the following weight classes.

Lightweight   up to 75kg
Middleweight 75kg up to 95kg
Heavyweight 95kg upwards

Weigh-in attire is t-shirts, trousers (empty pockets), and no shoes.

SCORING

1st 1pt
2nd 2pt
3rd 3pt etc.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three pilots in each category.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

Pilots race at entirely their own risk. The BLSA will not accept any liability for material loss, theft, damage, personal injury, or death, sustained in conjunction with, prior to, during, or after racing.
The RO reserves the right to remove a competitor from the race if they are considered to be a danger to themselves or others.
Novice racers are more than welcome and will be briefed about the start procedure and basic racing rules.

SCHEDULE

SATURDAY 15th April

Registration, Scrutineering, and briefing in the pit area at 9.30am.
First possible race at 10.30am and last race circa 4.00pm

SUNDAY 16th April

Briefing in the pit area 10.00am, first possible race 10.30am, last possible race 3pm.
Prize giving 4pm

MISCELLANEOUS

Lunch will not be provided, tea and coffee facilities will be available.
Public toilets are approximately 400m from the beach, they require payment.