2011 Sonar
World Championships Travel and Transport
&
European Championships
hosted by the
Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club
RNCYC, Rhu, G84 8NG
Provisional Schedules
European Championship
th
Thurs 18 Aug
Fri 19th Aug
Registration / Measurement
Practice / Racing
2011 SONAR
Sat 20th Aug Racing WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sun 21st Aug Racing
&
World Championship
Glasgow International Airport.
Approximately 35 minutes from RNCYC,
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Mon 22nd Aug Registration
with direct flights from Europe and East
Tues 23rd Aug Measurement / Practice
Wed 24th Aug Racing Coast US.
Thurs 25th Aug Racing
Fri 26th Aug Racing
Sat 27th Aug Racing
Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
Not to be confused with Glasgow
International. Approximately 1 ½ hours to
RNCYC.
Good rail and road links to Glasgow and
UK Chairman beyond.
Ewan Mackay
Tel: +44 1506 491944
E: poosticks@rya-online.net Easy access to local attractions, castles and
historical places of interest.
RNCYC Event Administrator
Boats easily delivered to and collected
Belinda Doherty
Tel: +44 1436 820322 from Liverpool docks. www.uksonar.info
E: mail@rncyc.com
The hills around the Clyde afford a wonderful Take a leisurely cruise from Helensburgh Pier
backdrop to the sailing area for walking, cycling aboard the Waverley, the last sea going paddle
and climbing, as well as the nearby Loch steamer in the world.
Lomond & Trossachs National Park.
Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club
Founded in 1824 the Royal Northern and Clyde
Yacht Club has been host to many major
Alternatively travel a little up the west coast and
international sailing events.
Helensburgh is home to The Hill House, visit the town of Inverary with its castle and
The Club has a very active racing fraternity. The considered to be Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s historical jail. On route enjoy a memorable meal
Sonar fleet was founded in 2003 and race finest domestic creation. Sitting high above the at the nationally renowned Loch Fyne Oyster Bar
regularly on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings Clyde, it is home to original Mackintosh & Restaurant.
and at the weekends. furniture and interior design and also has
We are delighted to be hosting the Sonar attractive formal gardens designed recognisably Visit the Old Towns and castles in the historical
European and World Championships in 2011 in the Mackintosh style. cities of Edinburgh and Stirling.
and will do our utmost to provide a memorable
event with first-class race management and a
full social programme.
Things to Do
For those not sailing, Rhu is the ideal location
from which to visit some of Scotland’s many
attractions.
Finally, enjoy some retail therapy at Lomond
Shores, Braehead or Glasgow City Centre.