Association
Welcome To The
INTERNATIONAL CLASS ASSOCIATION
The ultimate single-handed dinghy with a lifting keel
Bala Sailing Club
The club lake and surroundings offer a wonderful environment for you to enjoy your sailing experience and more. The mainly South-westerly winds provide excellent sailing conditions and the well equipped clubhouse, rescue and bespoke training facilities make Bala one of the most popular sailing venues in the UK.
Event
22nd & 23rd June 2024
Provisional plan is as follows:
2 Day Event
Long Distance Racing the full length of the lake
1pm Start on Saturday (4hrs),
11am Start on Sunday (3 hrs)
Bar and food on Saturday evening
Two classes - Standard time limited Handicap for mixed fleet
Bala Sailing Club
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The biggest stretch of inland water in Wales at 3.6 miles long by 0.7 miles wide covering 1100 acres
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Excellent hill walking, climbing, cycling, whitewater rafting and world-class facilities for golf, wind-surfing, canoeing and mountain biking.
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Camping/caravan sites and the amenities of Bala town within a short walk of the club – click here
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Many and varied local attractions including shopping, history, local industry, nature and wildlife
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An area of outstanding natural beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest
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Predominantly South-westerly winds make for excellent sailing conditions
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A variety of long and short courses to suit wind conditions, sailing ability and dinghy classes
Travellers Trophy
The Bala Long Distance Race is hosting our own Long Distance Race within their format.
In line with other events where we extract the K1 results we shall be again doing this to create a result which will count towards the Class Travellers Trophy
The way we shall be doing this is to add the total time taken by each K1 competitor in each race and adding them together to create a time on which we shall decide the finishing order.
Where to Stay
The Club website have a comprehensive list of local places to stay
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Campsites
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Self catering accommodation
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Hotels
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Hostels
The windrose for Caernarfon for the month of June from 2018 to 2024
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