Hello all, first time poster, average club sailor, looking to attend my first open at Brightlingsea in May. I have a couple of questions which I hope someone can help me answer.
I've joined the NCSA, but cannot find out how to enter the event. Do I need to do so beforehand or are many just turn up, pay and sail? The events page has the date and location but no details of how to enter. The Brightlingsea SC web page does not have an online entry page. 2. I'm used to sailing on a small pond, and all marks are visible. I've been warned that in some events you cannot see the next mark and are instead given a compass bearing. The only compass I have is a boy scout map reading compass so will need to look for a proper marine compass. Given many of these are £200+ does anyone have any recommendations for less expensive ones? Thanks in advance, hopefully meet some of you in Brightlingsea! Steve, Winder Mk1, 5417
Thank-you Oliver. I've since contacted the event organisers and they have let me know they will allow entries on the day.
Good comments about the compass also, I'll just probably be following everyone else until I can see the mark anyway!