Format:

'Open North' is an annual event which caters for Laser Vago sailors of all levels of ability.
It offers training, coaching and racing which is presented in such a way that everyone, from beginners to experts, will benefit by sharing and learning.

NEW for 2017
We'll be offering a choice of training classes so you'll be able to choose your own focus on topics such as tuning & rigging, short format races, racing rules & tactics, boat handling, advanced techniques and others.

Kate Mellor has now confirmed that she'll be running a third focus group concentrating on trapezing and advanced crewing techniques.

The emphasis is on having fun, so you'll find an informal attitude throughout the event both on and off the water. Training and coaching is provided by Ed and Dave, two of the Class Association's top National circuit sailors, who have many years of experience in all aspects of single and double handing the Vago. They're joined again by Mike as Race Officer and tactical lecturer.

To ensure the best choice of camping pitches, please arrive as early as possible.
Gates open at 3pm on Friday 26th. Sailing available Friday evening.
Event starts Saturday morning.

Prices:

*Additional concessions available:

Not a UK Vago Class Association member? Click here for details.

Travel:

For those of you travelling from the South, it's up the M1 and A1 to Wetherby and then hang a left to enjoy 3 days (4 if you include Friday night) of FREE camping at a superb venue with facilities that are honestly astounding.

We'll be running Friday 26th May as an arrival/setup evening if you want to arrive early but don't worry if you can't make it, the event won't officially start until Saturday morning.

If you're interested in being part of the 7th Year of this event, you can join the chat on the Vago Facebook Group.

in other words... yet another year of not taking it too seriously!

Accommodation:

Onsite camping during this event is free but arrive as early as possible to have the best chance of getting onto our newly extended camping area. If you're late, all you'll need are some decent tent pegs in case you end up on an area of gravel soil.
The clubhouse itself has modern changing and shower facilities with under floor heating.
There are a selection of camp sites and guest houses from only 10 minutes away if we're too noisy for you :)

Catering:

Food from Saturday morning for the duration of the event will be available at the clubhouse and the bar will be open each night.

Food prices TBA

Prices:

Sample Lunch Menu from 2016 (£5)

• Creamy Chicken & Mascapone Pasta Bake - Vegetarian Pasta Bake
• Hot Roast Beef Bap with salad garnish
• Jacket Potato with cheese & beans or Tuna Mayo
• Home made soup with a Cheddar & Chutney or Roast Ham Sandwich

• Various tray bake or dessert
  
  
• Tea, Coffee or Juice

• Tortilla chips & Dips or Garlic Bread
  
  
• Steak, Ale & Potato Pie with Vegetables and Theakstons Gravy
• Chicken & White Wine Casserole with Green Vegetables & New Potatoes
• Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni in a creamy Tomato Sauce, Crusty Italian Bread & Dressed Salad
  
  
• Sticky Toffee Pudding with Cream
• Double Chocolate Cake with Cream
• Fresh Fruit salad & Blueberry Yoghurt
  
  
• Tea, Coffee or Juice

Featuring (if we can get it all in):

• Games, quizzes.
• Team racing, relay racing, speed trials.
• On shore trapeze fast tack challenge.
• Bar football challenge.
• General chaos :)
• Movie night.

Attractions:

• Beautiful Yorkshire Dales setting.
• Lots of places to visit for non sailors.
• Event photos and videos.
• Superb Clubhouse facilities.
• Bar, table football, movies and TV.