The Tacktick Suunto J/80 UK National Championship 2010 will be hosted by the Cardiff Bay Yacht Club from Wednesday 5th May to Saturday 8th of May. The Notice of Race and Entry Form are available online here.
The J/80 is fastest selling sportsboat in Europe and with this in mind, marine electronics specialists Tacktick have agreed title sponsorship for the UK Nationals.
James Hewitt, Sales Manager for Tacktick Suunto said ‘We are delighted to kick start what we hope will be a long standing association with the UK J/80 Class. We see the Tacktick Race Master as the perfect product for this performance sportsboat. Of course the Suunto range of watches also hold massive appeal across all J Boat sailors from the J/80 to the J/133, as does our entire range of wireless, self powered marine electronics.’
This is the second time the J/80 National Championships have been fought in the waters of Cardiff Bay. The racing is extremely tactical, tidal considerations are clearly important and racing here on short windward-leeward courses presents a real challenge and reaps it’s own rewards for the clever sailor. Facilities at Cardiff Bay Yacht Club are superb for sportsboats and the Class is very pleased to be back.
Thirty plus UK boats are expected at the event in June, along with visitors from Italy and elsewhere in Europe. The growing domestic fleet welcomes many new owners in 2010 and the spring date for the Tacktick Suunto J/80 UK Nationals means that this is the first time most teams will be lining up against each other in advance of the Euros on Lake Garda in June and the Worlds in Newport at the end of the summer.
Tacktick wireless by Suunto: Besides giving you reliability and performance, Tacktick displays are unique. They are wireless and use “micro-power” solar technology which means they are lightweight and reliable. Tacktick wireless displays take marine instruments to a new level of usability and precision. For more information check out www.tacktick.co.uk
Tacktick Suunto J80 UK Nationals & 1720 Regatta 2010 Notice of Race
Tacktick Suunto J80 UK Nationals & 1720 Regatta 2010 Entry Form
