Rock Sailing and Water-ski Club Outline Proposals for the 2017 International 14 Class Prince of Wales Cup Week

Venue Information Location Situated on The Camel Estuary about 5 miles to the west of Wadebridge and opposite the picturesque fishing port of Padstow The Clubhouse has a first floor clubroom with panoramic view over the Camel Estuary with a well stocked bar. Real ale is always available with the club speciality being the locally brewed and aptly named Sharp’s ‘Doom Bar’ as well as other beers and lagers. Rock SC Newquay Padstow Bude Plymouth Falmouth For major regattas and for simple beach launching competitors boats are berthed a few minutes along the beach near the Rock Lifeboat station Rock SC

Venue Information N Padstow Bay Sailing Areas Sailing Area The diagram opposite illustrates the main sailing areas for racing in Padstow Bay Padstow Harbour Commissioners have recently published a new navigation aid video filmed from a drone and this gives some footage of both the areas shown on the diagram and also the estuary waters: http://www.padstow-harbour.co.uk/navigate-padstow.html The sailing area conditions vary greatly according to wind direction and strength. Water depth over these course areas varies between 12 and 35 metres. On the flood tide the current moves from SW into the estuary. Both Stepper Point and Pentire head can be accessed for viewing the racing although a strong pair of binoculars as well as walking shoes would be advisable! Padstow Bay Sailing Areas Rock SC N Polzeath Stepper Point Pentire Head In 2011 the 5O5’s enjoyed champagne conditions in Padstow Bay A B14 Blasts across Padstow Bay in the 2015 European Championships

Additional Area Information The immediate area around Rock offers something for everyone an there are a number of activities that act as a great diversion from the sailing and racing for all the family including children and crews! Polzeath is a fantastic surf beach and has lifeguard supervision. There are plenty of restaurants, surfing lessons and board hire shops to make a great family day out for those not sailing. Polzeath would be an ideal place to have a class surfing championship! Rock beach is a beautiful unspoilt stretch of golden sands and is perfect for family beach activities A very short drive away is Port Isaac a quaint fishing village now made famous as the home of Doc Martin Padstow is a short ferry trip from rock. Enjoy the beaches on that side of the estuary or stroll through the traditional harbour Padstow is famous for its international cuisine and is home to Rick Stein’s world renowned fish restaurant.