Irish Nationals 2019-Kinsale

It was a long trip to Kinsale. but the food and the welcome by Kinsale Yacht Club made it all worth while. The weather was not particu;arly kind, with Saturday blowing an unusual SE wind that lead to a swell and chop in the Estuary, that meant sailing was cancelled. That did however leave us time to explore Kinsale with its amazing array of eating and drinking options.... it was tough.

Sunday however gave us a glorious day and the club running us 4 superb  races, the tide proving challenging to some. Meg was once again in a different league, giving the locals an excellent display on how to sail a 2.4mR well. The locals , quite rightly, thought the 2.4mR was a beautiful boat and that they would love to sail one.. we hope they do.

Dutch Nationals

W.v Aegir

Once again we travelled to this event, with the aim of sailing well and having fun. It’s fair to say that we all achieved the latter, whilst some sailed better than others. Congratulations have to go to Nev Millard who finished 2nd British boat out of 6... no guessing who was first. A fantastic achievement.

Thanks to W.V. Aegir, Tony and his band of helpers who did us proud. Nothing was too much trouble and the food and drink - there was plenty. The winds on the sailing area where fickle and shifty. On the Saturday, racing was abandoned after 2 races as the wind died, that left us time for a scenic trip around the canal, before a delicious BBQ in the evening.  

Meg again did us proud, not letting any one get a look in until the Sunday, when she let someone else have a chance. With two discard, she once again finished with a nice picket fence to count. Apparently it is tradition for the winner of the Dutch Nationals to take a plunge. With the weather fair and warm, Meg was happy to oblige.

For  more pictures of the event click here

For full results see Dutch Nationals 

Inland Nationals at Rutland  Sailing Club 

July 26th - 28th

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A lovely warm afternoon  greeted the early arrivals at Rutland Sailing Club for the Inland Nationals 2019 on Thursday and it was much of the same Friday for the later arrivals. Sun was out but unfortunately the breeze wasn't. Nice for rigging and boat bimberling but that was about it.  

Read more: Inland Nationals at Rutland

UK Tidal Nationals

RYA Multiclass regatta

After arriving on Friday and getting the boat in the water, accidental entertainment was provided due to the prom being run for the local schools. A red carpet was set up and there was a procession of cars and all the kids arrived beautifully dressed up after which they had an evening dinner in the hanger. It was great fun to watch and there was the wonderful juxtaposition between the sailors wondering around in kit, looking tired and wet and all the kids dressed up beautifully.

Read more: UK tidal nationals

 Llangorse open meeting

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Llangorse Sailing Club 2.4mR Open Meeting 8th and 9th June 2019

The inaugural Llangorse 2.4mR Open meeting took place over the weekend of 8 and 9 June with 5 visitors and 6 Home boats. The event was run in memory of Dave Collier a club member and 2.4mR sailor who sadly lost his battle with cancer in Dec 2018.

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Read more: Llangorse Open Meeting 2019

Frensham Pond Open Meeting

11th /12 th May

Frensham’s annual 2.4mR open meeting attracted another good entry this year with 19 boats over the 11th and 12th May. It was great to see visitors from as far as West Kirby and new entrants (Jazz and family) from Newhaven and Seaford. The class measurer Keith came from Tewksbury for some 5 yearly float tests. Even the lovely takeaway curry organized by Kate Hedley on the Saturday evening produced very little wind for the Sunday.

Read more: FrenshamPond Open Meeting