After the Pentewan Nationals I took time out to visit Brian at Windsport International, Mylor, Falmouth, actually mixing leisure with a secret scouting mission to reconnoitre the joint for a potential new venue for a Sprint 15 Nationals……...I should say at this point Brian was unaware of my motives for the visit and I thank him for the extensive guided tour of the Windsport facility.
I should also state that I know Brian has never been keen to promote Mylor as a potential venue as he doesn’t want to detract from our constant desire to visit our West Country National venue home of choice Pentewan (this I believe will never change), which I hope we will re-visit again in 2017. Personally I see Mylor as another National venue in the West Country and not instead of Pentewan but as an additional venue and somewhere new offering an alternative package for the whole Sprint 15 family and not just the sailing combatants.
So what does Mylor offer: in no particular order
Sailing area is huge and unlikely to be affected by adverse weather, we sailors would enjoy the benefits of one of the largest and most sheltered natural harbours in the UK
Launch & recovery of our S15s would be easy with potential to store boats on the pebble foreshore over- night (tidal cycle allowing) the sailing area is also stunningly beautiful, situated at the mouth of the River Fal
There is an enormous expanse of field/s adjacent the sea for all of our Sprint 15s, trailers / cars etc, space will not be an issue at this venue
There is also space that Brian could put aside for those wishing to camp on site, again this area is also large enough to tender for our needs
In the local area their are many houses and holiday cottages that are available for seasonal hire
Restronguet Sailing Club is situated immediately adjacent Windsport International who could host championship and of course have all of their facilities available to us during the course of the meeting
There are many destinations to leisure sail and explore with the family after the championships
Outside Restronguet Sailing Club on the pontoon / moorings there are many different types of boats to hire including including motor boats for those wishing to "chug chug" rather than sail and explore the local creeks and beauty spots
Brian also so has a number of land yachts for thrill seekers that we could use as an alternative to our much loved Go-Kart competitions
Well, I am sold on the venue, and can see that we ought to give Mylor some serious consideration for 2015?
I appreciate Mylor, Falmouth is a long way, but for me, once I have packed my boat on the trailor it makes no difference whether I travel two hours or six, what is important is sailing with my sailing chums, having a great championship, at a fantastic location and for the family to also enjoy.
Yahoo!