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Good racing; well organised; no attitude!

For 2010 the Friday Evening Series have been increased to three series of six races each. This means that the only week this season when we’re not racing will be Falmouth Week! We hope this format will enable those going off cruising to make a serious effort to contend for at least one cup. The three series are sponsored by Penrose Sailmakers, Mylor Chandlery & Rigging and Falmouth Boat Construction respectively.

Our Sunday pursuit series is sponsored by Skinner's Brewery. It consists of six races, all taking place within Carrick Roads. The start times vary to allow more opportunities for socialising after the races, with barbeques, cream teas and beach picnics being offered. In addition, as last year, there will also be a separate pursuit race to the Helford. It is sponsored by SKB Sails, who are also supporting our two longer events - the Fowey Race and the Newlyn Race - together with the Ladies Race. This year the Fowey Race will adopt the highly successful format developed on the Newlyn Race and will feature different course lengths, mirroring the variety of yachts racing at Mylor.

We're also proud to continue hosting the Terry Heard Memorial Race, the Pandora Inn Cup Races and the Silver Oyster Race for the magnificent Falmouth Working Boats. Working Boats are always welcome to join our Friday Evening Series.

The courses for 2010 are mainly unchanged except for the north, south and west groups. The north-south courses have been amended to accommodate racers’ wishes for shorter course legs; the west courses will use a red drop mark (We) to windward of the start line, thus improving the beat and allowing the committee boat to anchor in shallower water. As last year, Group 9 will be used when low water precludes the usual circuits. The club buoys are provided with the help of sponsors Challenger Marine; Mylor Chandlery; Roger Taylor Optometrist; Penryn Dental Practice and Mylor Yacht Harbour. Drop mark Ea off St Just creek is now coloured Yellow.

Again this year, we hope to run three PY classes so that you can race against crews of a similar standard to your own. This can only be arranged if there are sufficient entries to provide good competition. So … get your entry in early!

Once again there is no entry fee for members but the usual entry form must be completed. Non-members are very welcome to enter but a small fee is charged. All the race documents can be found by clicking on the boxes below and printing from there. Please read the conditions and all matters relating to safety in the Notice of Race before sending your entry form to the Sailing Secretary.

The club has its own safety boat which is always deployed during races in Carrick Roads.

See the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions for details of all the changes including the alternative VHF working channel.

A second amendment to the Sailing Instructions was issued on 21/May. See below...

Revised Handicaps (21/May) for this year's racing are now available.

During races, competitors are advised to monitor the Race Officer's VHF working channel in addition to Ch.16 for instructions and information. His callsign is "Mylor Committee Boat". The working channel is normally Ch.77 but if this is busy, Ch.06 will be used instead. This will be indicated by Numeral Pennant 6 flown immediately below the orange Committee Boat flag. The Race Officer's mobile phone (07837 609319) should only be called for urgent safety traffic.

The callsign of the club RIB is "Mylor Safety Boat". The MMSI number is 235 023 121.

The committee reserves the right to change or cancel any event or venue.