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Wednesday, 22 May 2013 07:40 |
 The RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series winners for 2013 were crowned following the final event of the three-weekend series at Hayling Island. The annual Series provides home-grown talents the chance for some early-season racing against Olympic and Paralympic classes competitors, and some of the British Sailing Team’s top performers.
Two weekends of racing at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in March and April had set the stage for a fitting series finale at Hayling Island Sailing Club, where honours were at stake in the 49er, 470, Finn and RS:X fleets.
Entries were slightly lower than usual, with a number of young British Sailing Team talents studying feverishly during this school and university exam season, but there was no shortage of talent on show across the two days of light wind racing.
470 Junior European silver medallists Mike Wood and Hugh Brayshaw were prevented from a clean sweep of weekend victories at the hands of Jonny McGovern and Ben Palmer, but their second place at HISC was enough to earn them the overall Series title for 2013.
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Tuesday, 21 May 2013 00:00 |
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 Youngsters from across the country will be helping to inspire even more young people to get involved and progress in windsurfing after being selected as new RYA Team15 (T15) Ambassadors.
The 16 youngsters from the RYA Zone Squads are aged between 10 and 15 and were officially awarded with their ambassador certificates at the RYA Techno Easter Camp in Weymouth.
“We are delighted to announce our new T15 ambassadors. The role was created to recognise RYA Zone and UK Squad windsurfers who play an important part in the education of other T15 sailors, many of whom are new to windsurfing and windsurfing competition,” explains RYA National Windsurfing Development Officer Gillian Wright.
As successful ambassadors the youngsters will now help to develop their T15 club by promoting T15, the RYA Pathway and the RYA Zone Squad Programme. They will also become a point of contact for other young sailors who may need advice about how to move forward in the sport.
The T15 inter-club championship takes place regionally over the summer adding a competitive edge and race training for those keen to hone their skills. Kit can be borrowed from the clubs and the cost of sessions is kept low. www.Team15.org.uk
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Monday, 20 May 2013 00:00 |
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 Since the unpredictable season continues it is right to have a go-to scarf in your wardrobe that is aptly bright for summer but that will also keep you cosy. Quba has completed this with its loosely woven snood-style offering; a full circle of blissed out whites and berry tone stripes, this scarf is perfect for the cooler moments of a summer evening.
Price: £20
www.quba.com
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Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00 |
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 50 Newton rated, the ZigZag buoyancy aid from Baltic Safety Products aims to take the classic sailing vest a step further, with a contemporary contrast of stitching and material. Segmented buoyant panels offer a good fit for both male and female figures; whilst practical additions come with a zipped side pocket, elastic sides, top and bottom ties and optional crotch strap. Approved to EN ISO12402, and available in four sizes, including XL (90kg+).
Price: £52.50
www.baltic.se
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Thursday, 16 May 2013 07:50 |
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 Cowes Week Limited has reported that of the entries received to this year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week to date, almost 20 percent are from overseas.
It’s no coincidence that in ‘odd’ years, when the Rolex Fastnet Race starts immediately after this historic regatta, international participation increases.
The boat with the longest journey to Cowes is the Australian Secret Mens Business 3.5, which was winner of the 2010 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race. Owner and skipper, Geoff Boettcher has competed in a total of 23 Sydney to Hobart Races but has never raced in either Cowes Week or the Fastnet Race.
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