Open Meetings
Welcome Key information for visiting sailors.
- There is parking for around 80 cars at the club, and up to 100 if everyone is very careful!
- All our pontoons have either concrete or compact stones slipways
- The clubhouse is normally open from about 9:00 AM on the day of an Open Meeting.
- SEE CURRENT COVID RESTRICTIONS - PLEASE LOOK AT OUR NEWS PAGES
- We have a good selection of rope and burgees for sail. Our nearest Chandlery is Pinnell & Bax (NN5 7QP)
- Launching is available across a wide front, in fact most boats launch from the shore
- Arrangements can be made with the fleet captain if you wish to camp or leave your boat with us for a short period
Further Links
Topper & Optimist Open -Saturday 13th Nov.
Schedule (updated 4/11)
Registration 8:00 – 9:30
Warning for the first race – 10:30
Number of races Topper fleet: 4 (2 races, back-to-back in the morning, 2 races, back-to-back after lunch)
Optimist fleet: 4 (2 races, back-to-back in the morning, 2 races, back-to-back after lunch).
Lunch will be available - £3:00 – order before 11:00
Biohazard Containment: All competitors must comply with biohazard containment regulations in force by Anglian Water Authority. The AWA website currently states,"In accordance with Bye-law 17.2, no boat shall enter a Water Park with the intention of launching onto the water without being checked, cleaned and fully dried before arriving at the Water Park. Visiting boats must sign in at the point of access to confirm this process has been carried out before arriving at the park."
Further Information
For further information please contact Ivor McDonnell (Youth Fleet Captain) (rachelivor@outlook.com)
Ice Tankard - Sunday 24th Oct 2021
The ICED TANKARD is an open meeting for club members and visitors, open to all single and double handed mono and multi hull boats. A WARM WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS.
10.55am first warning signal race 1 - 12.30 Lunch - 1.25pm warning signal race 2 - Race 3 to follow - 4.30 Complimentary Tea and prize giving.
Biohazard Containment: All competitors must comply with biohazard containment regulations in force by Anglian Water Authority. The AWA website currently states,"In accordance with Bye-law 17.2, no boat shall enter a Water Park with the intention of launching onto the water without being checked, cleaned and fully dried before arriving at the Water Park. Visiting boats must sign in at the point of access to confirm this process has been carried out before arriving at the park.".
Pre-book your place on Webcollect. Entries taken on the day.
Midland Region UK Windsurfing Assoc - Sat 10th April 2021
Briefing 10.30...........First Race 11am
Fleets & classes to be sailed in the Midland series
- Raceboard; All current National fleets plus a 'B' fleet
- Formula Windsurf; All current National
- Junior; All National & team 15 fleets
Scoring on the day will be extracted from in line positions. Series scores will be based on extracted positions. No weight groups, no age divisions other than team 15, no gender divisions will apply.
All class rules shall be as per UKWA see www.ukwindsurfing.com unless specified.
SeaVets Windsurfing Assoc- Date to be set
The SeaVets racing series events are held on inland waters, starting in April and carrying through the summer until the end of September.
The Raceboard fleet is divided into classes by age - Seniors (under 50), Veterans (50 - 59), Supervets (60 - 70) and Megavets (over 70). Maximum sail size is 7.8m in the Raceboard classes. There is also an Open class with no limitations on board or sail, and a One Lap fleet who race on a shortened course - usually One Lap Less!
Proceedings usually start with a briefing at 10.30am, with the aim of getting out on the water by 11 o'clock. 2 races are held before lunch, and 2 after, with the prize-giving at about 4.30, enabling people to get away by about 5pm. An Event Entry Fee is charged - £15 for 1 day, more for for two-day events.
SOLO OPEN - Sorry not taking place this year
Open to Solo Association and Hollowell Solo members
Schedule: Registration Saturday 2021 Time: 0900 - 1030. Three races, race 1 signal not before 10.55. / Lunch / race 2 & 3 ASAP after lunch.
Bioihazard Containment: See above web page link. All competitors must comply with biohazard containment regulations in force by Anglian Water Authority. The AWA website currently states, "In accordance with Byelaw 17.2, no boat shall enter a Water Park with the intention of launching onto the water without being checked, cleaned and fully dried before arriving at the Water Park. Visiting boats must sign in at the point of access to confirm this process has been carried out before arriving at the park.".
Eligibility and Entry: The regatta is open to all boats of the Solo Class. Boats may enter by completing the Entry Form and submitting to the entry desk on the day of the competition.
Fees: Entry fee £15 Lunch £3.50 (please pre-order before going on the water).
Sailing Instruction: Alterations to the Sailing Instructions will be displayed on Hollowell's Race Board in the club house. Current SI's available on the club website.
Course: The course mentioned during the briefing may be altered by the Duty Officer when out on the water. The course to be sailed will be dislpayed on a board on the Committee Boat.
Scoring: Standard Low point system. 1 race is required to be completed to constitute a series. (a) When 3 or fewer races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores. (b) When 4 races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score.
Prizes: A minimum of three places in the Open Series. First place in the Hollowell Solo Club Championship.
Insurance: Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of £ 2,000,000 per incident or the equivalent.
Contact: Further information regarding the Solo Open can be obtained from the Fleet Captain Stuart Bush.
ENTRY FORM (print & bring it with you)
Northampton Youth Series - Saturday 19th June 2021
Open to ALL young sailors of ALL abilities.
Five different friendly and fun-packed sailing events at clubs within 45 minutes of Northampton.
Sail any class of dinghy on handicap (in fact you can sail a different type of boat or sail, for the Lasers, at each of the five different events if you want to, but you must stay with your choice for the whole day of competition) e.g. Optimists, Toppers, Laser 4.7, Radial or full rig, Picos, Teras, Fevas, Mirrors etc.
Improve your racing skills and meet and socialise with junior sailors from other clubs.
Simply turn up on the day with your parents (get them to register you and pay a small entrance fee).
Coaching for up to 90 mins in the morning (briefing at around 10:00 am).
Then enjoy a friendly regatta of three short races after lunch (two to count) with regatta and series prizes.
Laser Grand Prix Midland Series & Open - Sun 11th July 2021
Standard……………Radial…………….4.7
Schedule:Registration Sunday 11th July 2021 Time: 0900 - 1030. Three races, race 1 signal not before 10.55. / Lunch / race 2 & 3 ASAP after lunch.
Biohazard Containment: All competitors must comply with biohazard containment regulations in force by Anglian Water Authority. The AWA website currently states,"In accordance with Bye-law 17.2, no boat shall enter a Water Park with the intention of launching onto the water without being checked, cleaned and fully dried before arriving at the Water Park. Visiting boats must sign in at the point of access to confirm this process has been carried out before arriving at the park.".
Eligibility and Entry: The regatta is open to all boats of the Laser Class. Boats may enter by completing the Entry Form and submitting to the entry desk on the day of the competition.
Fees: Entry fee £15 Lunch £3.00 (please pre-order before going on the water).
Sailing Instruction: Alterations to the Sailing Instructions will be displayed on Hollowells Race Board in the club house. Current SI's available on the club website.
Prizes: We have a good selection of prizes for various categories
Course: The course mentioned during the briefing may be altered by the Duty Officer when out on the water. The course to be sailed will be displayed on a board on the Committee Boat.
Scoring: Standard Low point system. 1 race is required to be completed to constitute a series. When 3 or fewer races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores.
Insurance: Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of £ 2,000,000 per incident or the equivalent.
Contact: Further information regarding the Laser Open can be obtained from the Fleet Captain. Mary Mallard
SI's (2021)
***CANCELLED*** Warwick Trophy- Sunday 19th Sept 2021
Invitation inter-club trophy. Fast Fleet/Slow and Junior fleets A WARM WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS.
10.55am first warning signal race 1 - 12.30 Lunch - 1.25pm warning signal race 2 - Race 3 to follow - 4.30 Complimentary Tea and prize giving.