The ECSW 2008 Venue

The event will be held at the Royal Northumberland Yacht Club in Blyth, Northumberland.

A guide for visitors to the club is available on the RNYC Visitors pages.

The club has full pontoon berths, and berths will be available for competitors, although with some rafting! Lifting using the club cranes will be also available for a fee and should be booked on the entry form. Details can be found in the Notice of Race.

Accomodation

Along with the pontoon berths, there are showers and toilet facilities available at the club. It's not possible to camp in the club grounds, but here are some suggestions for people who don't wish, or are unable, to stay on board:

Nearby Hotels and Guest Houses

• Kitty Brewester Hotal, Blyth (Tel: 01670 352 732)
• Steam Boat Inn, Blyth (Tel: 01670 352 522)
• Ridley Park Hotel, Blyth (Tel: 01670 352 927)
• Waterford Arms, Seaton Sluice (Tel: 0191 237 0450)
• Quarrie House, The Village, Cramlington (Tel: 01670 713 931)
• Premier Inn, Cramlington (Tel: 08701 977 188)
• Travelodge, Seaton Burn (Tel: 0870 191 1666)
• Snowy Owl, Innkeepers Lodge (Tel: 01670 736 111)
• Park Lodge Hotel, Whitley Bay (Tel: 0191 252 6879)
• York House Hotel, Whitley Bay (Tel: 0191 2528313)

Holiday / Caravan Parks

• Whitley Bay Holiday Park (Tel: 0871 664 9800)
• Sandy Bay Holiday Park (Tel: 0871 664 9764)

Further Information

This list is not exhaustive, more options and information can be found from local tourist information offices:

Morpeth Tourist Information Centre

Tel: +44 (01670) 500700

Fax: +44 (0)1670 500710

Email: tourism@castlemorpeth.gov.uk

Web: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/VG/touristinfo.html