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100th entry for the Nationals and Worlds. Congratulations to new member Jack Spree from Looe for being the 100th competitor to complete and pay for their entry. We will be holding the entry fee to £199 for a few more days, so please hurry. Also Beach Worlds entry now only £10. Let's make this the biggest gathering of Mirrors in recent years.
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Posted 5: 27 PM Friday, July 3, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Worlds Polo Shirt. Each competitor will receive an event Polo Shirt, please let us know what size you require or will guess
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Posted 5: 53 PM Wednesday, July 1, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Membership. You will be pleased to hear that the yearbook has now been sent to the printers, and should be back in time for the Nationals, where will distribute along with membership cards and stickers etc. For those not present, hopefully we should be able to get in the post that week. Obvioulsy this process has taken far longer than we would like and again highlights the need for help in running the class.
Posted 5: 46 PM Wednesday, July 1, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Help required collecting charter boats. We need someone to pick up one of the charter boats from South Staffs SC for delivery to Pwllheli. If required a double trailer can be made available, just need someone to tow. South Staffs SC is just off the M6, and not far off many people's route from the South, Midlands and East etc. We are also looking for help with the charter fleet in Pwllheli for Bosun type activities, please contact me if you are able to help with either of these roles. We have some budget to help with expenses for both these activities.
Posted 8: 10 PM Tuesday, June 30, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Enter for the Beach Worlds for £10. We are pleased to announce that we are able to offer a highly subsided entry to the Beach Worlds of £10. This will see four days of fun sailing just off the beach, with coach support. Great for the younger siblings, with launching after the main fleet has gone afloat. Entrants will get to join in all the social activities, T-shirt, receive the event t-shirt etc, all for an amazing £10. BUT YOU NEED TO ENTER THIS WEEK
On the Friday, competitors will be taken afloat to spectate on the final of the actual World Championships
Be part of the World Championhips without the stress....
Please enter this week
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Posted 7: 16 AM Tuesday, June 30, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Charlotte and Annie win at Brightlingsea. Again light winds, another very close finish with Charlotte Fitzgerald and Annie Sibthorp taking their second Nationwide Championship in 2009. National Champions, Emma and Martina Barry tying on points
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Posted 6: 22 PM Saturday, June 27, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Last call for entries to Nationwide 3 at Brightlingsea. Race officer Phil Rust will be setting the same course as that to be used at Pwllheli
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Posted 9: 50 PM Sunday, June 21, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Beach Worlds - Be part of the Worlds Without the Stess. With nearly 100 boats entered for the main fleet, we are now working on the Beach Worlds. This will be run along side the main, with a later launch. Great for those younger sailors who will in Pwllheli.
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Posted 5: 25 PM Sunday, June 14, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Enter Now for Nationwide 3 . ENTER NOW
Posted 11: 32 PM Sunday, June 7, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Mirrors wanted to loan for Worlds. We have a number of teams looking to borrow a good race Mirror for the Worlds, if you are not intending to come and wish to charter your Mirror please email me with details.
Posted 9: 35 AM Sunday, May 31, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Matt Burge wins the Fireball Nationals. Top coach and former Mirror sailor has won this top championships. Many other Mirror sailors at the front of the fleet.
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Posted 4: 26 PM Friday, May 29, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Izzy Fitz and Tash Law Win the Westerns. Results
Posted 6: 16 PM Saturday, May 23, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Last call for entries to Looe. The first race will be 13:00 on Saturday, there will also be a buffet meal on the Saturday with vegetarian option (£6 per head), please email me numbers to reserve tickets. The NOR has arrival details
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Posted 9: 22 AM Monday, May 18, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Beaver Open on. Although the training has been cancelled, the NE Travellers Open Meeting is still happening on 17th May
Posted 12: 10 PM Friday, May 15, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Close racing at Et. The Mirror fleet enjoyed some great sailing at ET on day, with four close races in moderate breezes, with occasional gusts over 20 knots. With no wind and no racing on Day 2, the championships were settled over the four race. Harnett sister, Meia and Elin took home the ET Trophy, with Peter Sedgwick and Ewan Byers second, Helena Pugh and Liam Angrave taking the final podium position. This was also the first qualifier for the RYA National Squad, which saw current members Tom Lovesey and Milly Pugh, battling hard with Alex Lloyd and Jack Moore, both winning two races, with the former pair winning on count back, with the Harnetts finishing an excellent third ahead of several National Squad boats.
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Posted 8: 53 AM Monday, May 11, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Enter now for the South Westerns. Nationwide II promises some great sea sailing
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Posted 12: 41 PM Monday, May 4, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Open Training at Weymouth, 4th May. National Coach, Peter Aitken will be running a day's coaching at WPSNA, this follows on from the Squad training but open to ALL, cost £30 per boat. Please enter and pay now
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Posted 5: 19 PM Friday, April 24, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Order your Team GBR Clothing. Many thanks to Penny Brown and Pippa Sloper for putting together a great range of Team clothing for the Worlds. These need to be ordered and paid for by 23rd May
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Posted 8: 21 AM Friday, April 24, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Enter for Beaver regional Training 16/17 May. Enter now for Open Training at Beaver SC - 16/17 May.
2 days coaching for club and squad Mirror sailors from the North.
Entry fee is £40 per boat. Entries required before 8th May by so
please click this link now to enter and pay online.
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Posted 7: 38 PM Wednesday, April 22, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Mirror girls selected for Team GBR at ISAF Worlds. Great to see former Mirror Squad members, Rebecca Kalderon and Rosie Sibthorp selected to represent Team GBR at the ISAF Worlds, considered by many to be the Olympics for Youth Sailors. The girls stand in great company of former Mirror sailors who have won medals at this top event, with the likes of Jonny McGovern, Stu Bithell, James Ellis and Ed Fitzgerald winning gold last year. Good luck.
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Posted 5: 20 PM Friday, April 17, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Last call for ET entries, must enter TODAY. The ET at Rutland, 9/10 May is OPEN entry this year (under 16, 31/12/09) and part of the RYA National Squad Qualifiers. You must ENTER and pay today.
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Posted 1: 41 PM Friday, April 17, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Mirror girls triumph at RYA Youth Nationals. Hot news from Largs, final results just about to be posted, the Mirror girls are top in both 420s and 29ers, well done to Becky and Rosie in the 420 and Lilly and Becky in the 29er. Fingers crossed on selection for the 420 ISAF Worlds place
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Posted 12: 55 PM Friday, April 17, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Charlotte Fitzgerald and Annie Sipthorp new Welsh Champions. The RYA National Junior Squad pairing saw off multiple World and National Champions, in a closely fought eight race series at the 2009 World Championship venue, Pwllheli SC. Tying on points, former Fireball World Champion, Andy Smith and son Tom, had to settle for second place on count back. 2005 Mirror World Champion, Ross Kearney sailing with Katy Jones steadily improved during the series to move up to third, just pipping Juniors Tom Lovesey and Milly Pugh by one point.
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Posted 7: 49 AM Monday, April 13, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Training at Whitstable. Please enter now#
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Posted 2: 04 PM Sunday, April 12, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
National Squad Dominate Day 2. The NJS took all three wins today, again the sun shone to give light sea breezes. Charlotte Fitzgerald and Annie Sibthorp won Races 4 and 5, with fellow squad members Tom Lovesey and Millie Pugh taking the last race of the day.
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Posted 2: 42 PM Saturday, April 11, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Results form Pwllheli Day 1. After three days of training at Pwllheli, the venue for the 2009 World Championships, the Mirror fleet have enjoyed sunny weather and light winds for Day 1 of their Easter Championship
RYA National Squad members, Charlotte Fitzgerald and Annie Sibthorp of Itchenor took the bullets in Races 1 and 2, but for an OCS in race 3 could have been leading over night. Instead the yellow jersey went to former Fireball World Champion Andy Smith and son Tom from Notts County.
National Champions, Emma and Martina Barry taking second slot, with Swedish Champions, Ed and Beth Grey taking the final podium place and leading Youth sailors.. Top juniors were Tom Lovesey and Millie Pugh in fourth place.
It is hoped the weather will hold for the next two days.
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Posted 1: 37 PM Friday, April 10, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Split Tail Mainsheets. The new rules allow for split tail (or swallow tail) mainsheets. These give a direct response to pulling in the main, with less rope in the bottom of the boat. Peter will be making some of these and can be ordered from the Mirror Shop, with all profits going to MCA
Posted 6: 19 PM Thursday, April 2, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Enter and pay now for Nationwide Championship 1, Avoid a late entry fee. Please note those entering and paying after Friday 3rd April 2009 will incur an additional late entry fee of £15. Please help the organisation and administration of this event by entering and paying in advance, this benefits everyone.
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Posted 7: 58 PM Sunday, March 29, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
ET Open to ALL juniors. We are pleased to announce that the Eric Twiname Championships at Rutland are now open to all junior Mirror sailors. These will also form part of the qualifiers for RYA National Junior Squad
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Posted 10: 07 AM Friday, March 27, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
National Squad Members - urgent enter for Easter Training NOW. There are currently only THREE out of nine NJS boats entered and paid for the training at Pwllheli at Easter. It is essential you enter and pay by Friday 27th March 2009, 5.00 pm in order to be included.
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Posted 8: 21 AM Tuesday, March 24, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Enter Now for Easter Championships. The first of the Nationwdie Series is approaching, this three day event will give you the chance to race at the World Championship Venue and on the same type course as the worlds. There will also be three days of training on the Tuesday to Thursday of the Easter holidays, making this ideal preparation for the Worlds. The Easter Championships will also form par of the qualifiers for the RYA Junior Team
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Posted 5: 13 PM Sunday, March 22, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Enter NOW for Easter Training. The training at Pwllheli is open to ALL, please enter now so we can finalise the arrangements. Great chance to get some practise in at the Worlds Venue. The Easter Championships will follow on. NJS only need to enter for one day
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Posted 8: 25 AM Friday, March 6, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Close racing at Round 1 of Windermere Winter Series . 2 points seperated the top three, each winning a race at the first of the Windermere Winter Series. With Matthew and Ben Lulham-Robinson taking the last race to lead overall, from locals Nicky Haigh and Will Nickson, with Peter Sedgewick and Ewan Byers in third. Next round 7th March
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Posted 10: 02 PM Tuesday, February 24, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Enter now for Regional Training. The next sessions of Regional Training will be at Ripon and Itchenor (21/22 March and 28/29 March respectvely), please enter now
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Posted 8: 28 PM Thursday, February 19, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Membership Renewals. These are starting to go out in the post, so you should receive yours shortly. You can renew online and pay by credit card via the link below. All Mirror owners benefit from an active class association, even if you do not race. So please support your class. We are looking for someone to help with membership, with renewals posted, the key job will be sending out the yearbooks, stickers and cards. Please contact me if you are able to help.
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Posted 10: 41 AM Thursday, February 5, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Enter NOW for Easter Training. I am pleased to announce we have managed to get the daily rate down for the Easter Training at Pwllheli. We have a top coaching team lined up, with Peter Aitken, Dave Woodhead and Stu Bithel. Please enter now
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Posted 7: 50 PM Friday, January 30, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Worlds Newsletter. We have now sent out three Newsletters for the Worlds, to keep you informed of all the latest developments and showcase different aspects of Mirror sailing. The 2009 Worlds are shaping up to be a great event, with something to suit all Mirror sailors. The newsletters are archived on the Worlds website, where you can also register. With lots of interest from Mirror sailors all around the World, we look forward to welcoming you all.
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Posted 3: 02 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Win a Mirror at London Boat Show. The latest MK3 Winder Mirror 70600, will be on display the the London Boat Show this weekend. This is the top prize in the IMCA fund raising raffle. On the Sunday two Mirrors will be representing MCA in the annual 'Battle of Classes' race in the docks alongside Excel. European Champions, Chris Rust and Oliver Newman, plus National Squad Members, Tom Lovesey and John Peterson will be flying the flag for Mirrors. Please come and support the Mirror Team
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Posted 8: 17 PM Friday, January 16, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Qualifiers for RYA Junior Worlds Team and Squads. To help with junior sailors planning their season here are the various qualifiers for squads and worlds teams.
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Posted 7: 58 PM Sunday, January 11, 2009 by Simon Lovesey
Youth squad - Draycote report, testing the new kites.  The first of the Youth Squad sessions was held at Draycote at the start of the month, and by all accounts a highly successful weekend. With Tim Rush of North Sails in attendance, this was the chance to test some of the new spinnakers. See Sarah's great report and photo gallery for all the details. Please let Head Coach, Peter Aitken know if you are interested in training with the Youth Squad
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Posted 3: 34 PM Wednesday, December 31, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Regional Training - Jan, Enter Now. This year we have introduced some new regional training courses, aimed at those not involved with RYA Squads. The next of these will be on 10/11 Jan at Ripon and Itchenor. Please can you enter in advance.
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Posted 9: 24 AM Thursday, December 11, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Chichester Snowflake - Sunday 14th Dec. Looks like there will be a good turnout of Mirrors at next Sunday's Snowflake at Chichester YC. First start 10:40, see you all there.
Posted 9: 06 AM Sunday, December 7, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Win a Mirror.  Mirror 70600 was unveiled at the Sail, Power & Watersports Show at Earls Court, London and will be on display until Sunday. 70600 is the latest MK3 Mirror from Winder Boats and is the top prize in the International Mirror Class fund raising raffle
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Posted 2: 58 PM Wednesday, November 26, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Easter training at Pwllheli. We will be running three days of training at the Worlds venue, leading up to the Easter Championships at Pwllheli SC. Great chance to experience the actual venue for the Worlds. The training will be open to all
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Posted 5: 07 PM Saturday, November 22, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Youth squad - enter now. The first Youth Squad session will be 6/7 Dec at Draycote SC (Midlands), you can sign up for this weekend only
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Posted 5: 16 PM Thursday, November 20, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
New Autumn Regional Training. This year we have introduced some new regional training courses, aimed at those not involved with RYA Squads. The first of these will be on 22/23 Nov at Poole, Hollingworth and Whitstable. Please can you enter in advance.
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Posted 12: 49 PM Saturday, November 1, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Book Now for Worlds Accommodation. It is anticapated most of the competitors will stay at the Haven Resort, just down the road from the Sailing Club. There is a special early booking discount, we understand this needs to be taken by the end of Oct.
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Posted 8: 04 AM Thursday, October 30, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Smiths Win the Midlands. Father and son team, Andy and Tom Smith added the Midlands and Allen Brothers Nationwide 6 to their Inlands Win. In a close competition the Greys were second, from David Conlon and Mitch Bond in third.
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Posted 9: 21 PM Sunday, October 19, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Enter NOW for Allan Brothers Nationwide Championships 6. The Midlands this coming weekend at Shustoke will be the final of the Nationwide Series, the rankings are very close and lots of prizes to be won by different categories. There will also be a big prize draw on Saturday evening
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Posted 11: 54 AM Sunday, October 12, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Alex Lloyd & Jack Moore win RYA West Zone Championships. The West Zone Mirror title was taken by Alex Lloyd & Jack Moore, with 5 wins.
On the Saturday afternoon, racing started with an all fleets raft race/swimming in the bright sunshine, followed unexpectedly for some, by sailing 2 races grabbed late afternoon into the twilight, held in light & shifty conditions. Lloyd & Moore, battled places with Mathew & Ben Lulham-Robinson, throughout, but the Nat’ squad pair prevailed, to take the lead overnight.
Sunday, dawned with a still light but steady wind and drizzle. Race 3 was again taken by Lloyd & Moore, who initially had to battle hard to get clear of the Lulham-Robinson boys. Race 4 was taken again by Lloyd & Moore, and as the wind increased to approaching 10 knots followed by the ever improving Nicky Haigh & Will Nickson. In race 5, Lloyd & Moore wrapped it up with another win, followed by the Lulham Robinson pairing, and in third Oliver White & William Hide. The final race was taken by the Lulham-Robinson boys, Lloyd & Moore, letting a perfect scorecard slip with a second, Rory Nicholl & Lily Charlesworth came through to take a third.
The conditions on the Saturday were especially difficult. Newcomers to the Mirror race fleet Jack Wilson & Zara Nickson, and Jack Lawson & Gregory Little battled persistently to complete all the 6 races. - Well done guys.
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Posted 10: 27 AM Monday, September 29, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
LUCY MACGREGOR Wins European Women's Match Race Title. British skipper and former Mirror sailor, Lucy MACGREGOR is the new Eurosaf European Women's Match Racing Champion, winning a fiercely contested championship in Saint Quay Portrieux, France over the weekend.
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Posted 2: 48 PM Tuesday, September 23, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Enter for Zone Championships NOW. Please note you need to enter by Wednesday 17th, no late entries. The RYA Zone Championships are a great event and OPEN to all under 16 at the end of the year.
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Posted 3: 24 PM Monday, September 15, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Escritts win at home. Yorkshire Dales held its Mirror Open meeting on the 6th of September.
Visitors from as far as Brighligsea and Blithfield attended and were greeted by a warm force two to three .
The first race was a close affair with five different leaders but it was the Home club boat of Callum Escritt crewed by Dad Ian who took the bullet from a fast finishing Alex Lloyd and Jack Moore who passed David Moore and Matthew Escritt just before the line.
Race two started in an increasing breeze which suited some of the more experienced crews Alex/Jack took the win David/Matt 2nd and Philip Benn/William Hide 3rd . Callum/Ian took a short dip to cool off much to the amusment of the other competitors.
The event hung on the last race with several potential winners.
The race was very close all the way round and it was Callum/Ian who crossed the line ahead of Alex/Jack who held off the ever improving Matthew and Ben Lulham Robinson.
Overall
1st Callum/Ian Escritt Yorkshire Dales
2nd Alex Lloyd/Jack Moore Blithfield
3rd David Moore/Matthew Escritt Blithfield
4th Philip Benn/William Hide Ripon
5th Matthew/Ben Lulham Robinson Yeadon
Posted 2: 54 PM Monday, September 15, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Volvo Champion Club Training Videos. The Volvo Champion Club training materials will be going out to all VCC clubs shortly, in the meantime you can get a taste with some online videos with commentary by Shirley Robertson, multiple Olympic Medelist and now TV Presenter
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Posted 11: 19 AM Monday, September 15, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Allen Brothers Inlands Results. Click Here
Posted 11: 50 PM Sunday, September 14, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
National Junior Squad Selection. The Inlands this weekend are the last of the selection series for the RYA National Junior Squad and essential that all applicants are present, particularly as the number of races from the first two selction events has been greatly reduced due to the poor weather. RYA Junior Manager and Squad Selector, Duncan Trusswell will be present, so a real chance for all juniors to shine and show their true potential
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Posted 1: 08 PM Thursday, September 11, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Alex Lloyd and Jack Moore win at Hill Head. The Zone Squad pair saw off top competition in a 26 strong fleet to win their first open and with it the Southern Traveller Series. In second place National Squad members Hugo Sloper and Emma Spruce, with Hal and Johnny Miller third. Generous support from Crewsaver, Optimum Time, Ronstan and Musto saw some great prizes won in the Traveller Series, after Alex and Jack, father and daughter David and Emma Gough from Lymington second, and Isabel McParland (12) and Grace Yeoman (10) third overall. Full results and reports to follow
Posted 7: 27 PM Tuesday, September 2, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
NW Traveller this Sunday at Windermere. Event Details
Posted 3: 44 PM Monday, September 1, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Training and Open at Itchenor 6/7 Sept. All welcome, this is also a qualifier for the South Zone Squad
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Posted 12: 22 PM Friday, August 29, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Enter NOW for the Inlands. Please enter for the Inlands and Allen Brothers (5) at Hollingworth. There will be an evening meal, followed by prize draw. This should be booked in advance, either when you enter online, or email me numbers
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Posted 9: 05 AM Sunday, August 24, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Zone Squads. In addition to the Zone Championships entry ALL those applying for places in the Zone Squads MUST enter for their relevant zone qualifiers which are taking place as follows:
SOUTH ZONE - 6 & 7 September - Itchenor SC
NORTH & WEST ZONES - 20 & 21 September - Beaver SC
EAST & S.EAST ZONES - 20 & 21 September Marconi SC
SOUTH WEST ZONE - 11 & 12 October - Sutton Bingham SC
Entry to these events is FREE but you MUST submit an entry form online to me by post to arrive not less than 14 days beforehand. The entry form and medical consent form can be downloaded from the links You should contact your Zone High Performance Manager to advise him of your entry to to these events. These events are open so any sailors NOT applying for zone squad places can attend but forms are still required.
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Posted 12: 33 PM Wednesday, August 13, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Chris Rust and Ollie Newman win the Euros. The European Championships went right down to the wire, with the Brightlingsea lads taking the title on the last lap, after the Greys who had led all week fell in and dropping to third overall. The Barry sisters giving a one two to Brightlingsea
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Posted 11: 09 AM Thursday, August 7, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Greys win the Swedish Nationals. After a close last two races, Ed and Beth kept their cool to win the Swedish Nationals, from Ross and Katy, with juniors Hugo and Aiden in third. There is now a lay day before the Europeans start on Tuesday
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Posted 3: 56 PM Sunday, August 3, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Greys lead the Swedish Nationals. After four races, sailed in a light winds that were very shifty, Ed and Beth Grey lead, taking three wins. Ross Kearney and Katy second from juniors Hugo Sloper and Aidan McCarthy
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Posted 6: 59 PM Saturday, August 2, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
Team GBR on the way to Sweden.  The advance party are just loading three ribs, three mirrors and three vans onto the ferry at Harwich for the 19 hour crossing to Esbjerg.
Posted 4: 50 PM Monday, July 28, 2008 by Simon Lovesey
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