It is with considerable regret that we have to announce the cancellation of the last two events in the Craftinsure National Circuit and Travellers Series 2020. Both venues have left it as long as they felt they sensibly could for the Covid-19 situation to improve to the point where they could safely proceed with their open meetings. However, as we all know, the numbers of coronavirus cases are increasing at this time rather than decreasing and the Government is tightening up on its rules and guidelines to try and mitigate the consequences of a second wave. Cancelling the events, ultimately, was the only safe and pragmatic decision. ...read more
Nigel O’Donnell, from Swarkestone SC which was hosting its open meeting on 3/4 October, said “There was still an appetite to hold the meeting, but with the restrictions becoming tighter and the potential for a second spike it wouldn’t be wise to add to that. Would you please pass our apologies on to the fleet, and hopefully look forward to a better season next year.”
Guy Marks, from Bough Beech SC which was due to host the Wayfarer Finale on 7/8 November said the the club was disappointed to have to cancel but did not feel happy they could “run the open [meeting] as they would like” and that increased social restrictions would only make that harder.
While we do not know what 2021 is going to look like in so many ways, we are working hard to prepare a race programme which can go ahead provided Government restrictions and guidance will permit. The programme will include a National/European Championships and open meetings with the Eastern Area Championships at Waldringfield SC on 10/11 July and the Finale at Bough Beech SC on 13/14 November already pencilled into the diary.
