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South Zone Qualifiers this Weekend (racing for ALL on Sunday). The first part of the South Zone Qualifiers is this weekend at Chichester YC, coaching on Saturday with Nicky McGregor and racing on Sunday. The racing is open to all, good chance for local National Squad applicants to get some final practise before Sidmouth. Click Here Posted 7: 27 PM Wednesday, August 29, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Hector and Ben step up a gear. The European champions are now locked in a battle with 2005 Champions Ross Kearney Click Here Posted 9: 33 AM Monday, August 27, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Barry Sisters Lead English Braids Nationals. The seventy Mirrors enjoyed wall to wall sunshine on day 1, with light sea breeze and challenging tide. Local girls Emma and Martina lead from 2005 World Champion Ross Kearney in the P and B Boat sailing with Katy Jones. National Squad members and locals, Chris Rust and Oliver Newman third. Click Here Posted 9: 34 AM Sunday, August 26, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Craig Bond to join coaching team at pre-Nationals training. We are now up to 24 boats for Thursday and Fridays training at Brightlingsea, so I am pleased to announce that top Mirror sailor and local Craig Bond will be helping out. What Craig doesn't know about sailing a Mirror fast isn't worth knowing, his local knowledge will be of particular interest to those doing the training. There may be scope to accommodate a small number of additional boats. Click Here Posted 9: 52 AM Wednesday, August 22, 2007 by Simon Lovesey See the NEW MK3 Mirror at the English Braids National Championships. The first batch of MK3 Mirrors have just rolled off the Winders' production line, there will be at least three competing at Brightlingsea. The Mirror has received a makeover from top designer Phil Morrison and the MK3s look very impressive. Still time to enter, there are also people looking for helms and crews. Click Here Posted 9: 16 AM Tuesday, August 21, 2007 by Simon Lovesey AGM this Sunday. The 2007 AGM will be held this Sunday at Brightlingsea, the agenda is now online. There are quite a few proposals that have been submitted, to save time at the meeting it would be useful if you could read these and discuss on the Message Board. We are also looking for members to join the committee to help with the running of the MCA. This year Liz MacKenzie stands down after doing a superb job as membership secretary, many thanks, we are now looking for her successor. Other posts that need filling include Southern Area Rep. Click Here Posted 9: 20 AM Monday, August 20, 2007 by Simon Lovesey 75 Boats at Mirror Week. There was an impressive 75 boats at Abersoch Family Week, with Ed and Beth Grey winning from John Brickwood sailing with son Sam. Another father and son team were third, Neil and Ross Mackley. Posted 6: 55 PM Sunday, August 19, 2007 by Simon Lovesey FREE T Shirts at the Nationals. Sponsors, English Braids have kindly provided T Shirts and selection of other goodies for competitors at the Nationals. Priority for these will be given for all those have entered and paid by next Tuesday. So if you have not paid yet please send cheque or pay online NOW. Still time to enter. Click Here Posted 5: 11 PM Friday, August 17, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Welcome and arrival information for Nationals. The 2007 English Braids Mirror Nationals starts shortly (25th August), the Team at Brightlingsea SC have been busy organising what should be a fantastic event. Arrival and Welcome information is now available, please take time to read. Still time to enter. Click Here Posted 4: 03 PM Tuesday, August 14, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Ross Kearney wins at the Irish Northerns. Ross Kearney, sailing with Holly Campbell found the turbo charge button at his home event to win in convincing manner from Micheal Hill sailing with daughter Sarah. Team GBR had a very successful visit, with David and Beth Grey taking third place, and three of the RYA Junior Squad making the top seven, with Roseanna and Harry Yeoward in fifth, Ed Grey and Hannah Mitchell, sixth, Tom and James Lovesey, seventh. Click Here for Results Posted 3: 57 PM Wednesday, August 8, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Enter NOW for Nationals. With just under a month to go, and entries pouring in, please can you enter now. Click Here.. Posted 11: 20 AM Monday, July 30, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Zone Squads - Enter Now. For keen juniors the RYA Zone Squads are an fantastic way of progressing your sailing, with six winter training weekends. Great fun and chance to sail with like minded sailors and friends. Zone Squad sailors are typically 9-14. The first stage is to get an application into the RYA now, then enter (in advance) the Zone Championships and Open Coaching in September. The qualifiers are based over two weekends. Any questions please contact me or your local RYA HPM. Click Here Posted 9: 43 AM Friday, July 27, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Mirror Open this Saturday, Castle Cove - Weymouth. For those looking for some last minute practise before the Nationals there will be a SW Traveller at Castle Cove this Saturday, sailing in Portland Harbour, home of 2012 Olympics. Click Here Posted 7: 38 PM Tuesday, July 24, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Meia and Elin Harnett win at Whitstable. The young sisters took straight bullets at the SE Traveller to win the event. Great to see boats from the Whitstable Mirror Armada Fleet competing in their first races and a reasonable turnout despite the clash with the Nationwide Championship and poor weather. Click Here Posted 11: 38 AM Sunday, July 22, 2007 by Simon Lovesey New Nationwide Rankings. After the fourth Championships there has been quite a bit of movement in the Rankings, 2005 World Champion Ross Kearney jumps to the top again but with the Youth Sailors chasing hard. Things are very close at the top, with seven points separating the top five. James Brant is the top junior in sixth place. The discard will kick in at the penultimate Championship at Sidmouth which should lead to a tight finish to the series at the Inlands in October. Click Here Posted 6: 49 AM Thursday, July 19, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Hector and Ben win at Bass.  Round 4 of the Selden Nationwide Championship Series moved North to Bass. Four races were held on Saturday in blustery conditions which caught many out, at the front competition was very close with many place changes. Again unfortunately the weather failed to co-operate on the Sunday with a very fickle wind resulting in the day's racing being abandoned.[Results....] [Photos] Posted 2: 17 PM Monday, July 16, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Inge-Lisa Hansen and Jack Moor win at Sheffield. Following the recent floods in Sheffield, Damflask Resevoir was full and overflowing. So nine Mirror sailors were greeted by a good expanse of water, some sunshine, and wind gusting up to 30 miles per hour. The weather forecast as usual was entirely different forecasting sunshine and light winds up to 15 miles per hour. Inge-Lisa Hansen and Jack Moor from North Lincolnshire Sailing Club took the lead in all three races. However on the second race, it was extremely close with Angus Carlisle and Peter Sedgewick from Rippon following a boats length behind. Possibly if Angus had made one tack less, he might have won that race. An exciting day enjoyed by everyone. RESULTS 1st M70391, Inge- Lisa Hanson/Jack Moore - North Linconshire/Blithfield 2nd M 70456, Angus Carlisle/Peter Sedgewick - Rippon 3rd M 12379, Steve Lee - Sheffield Viking 4th M38744, Ray Baskerville - Beaver 5th M68270, John Chapman/David Pinder - Sheffield Viking 6th M 58001 , Paul Wilcox - Sheffield Viking Posted 8: 06 AM Thursday, July 12, 2007 by Simon Lovesey RYA National Squad and MCA Youth Squad Meeting This Saturday. After the evening meal at Bass there will be a meeting for those interested in the National and Youth Squads. The format of the National Squad will be changing this year, so an ideal chance to learn more. On the Youth Squad front Angus Carlisle has been busy organising things with the aim of winning the 2009 Worlds Posted 8: 41 PM Wednesday, July 11, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Meal at Bass. If you have not booked meals on your entry form, please can you let know if you will be attending the Saturday evening meal by Tuesday, so I can confirm numbers to the caterers. Click Here Posted 7: 29 AM Saturday, July 7, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Selden Nationwide Series Rankings. Half way through the series, 2005 World Champion Ross Kearney jumps to the top of table. National Squad sailors Edward Grey and Nicholas Elsdon leap frog into second place, with Natalie roach and Grace Roach in third place. Next round at Bass Click Here Posted 8: 34 PM Wednesday, July 4, 2007 by Simon Lovesey European Champion to coach at Dorchester this weekend. Hector Cisneros will be at the Open Coaching this Saturday at Dorchester SC, so if you are just starting out or an aspiring champion, this will be a great chance to learn. On Sunday there will be the Southern Traveller Open Meeting Click Here Posted 4: 56 PM Wednesday, July 4, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Enter NOW for Northerns. The Selden Nationwide Championship 4 is approaching, this is also the first of the RYA National Squad Qualifiers. Click Here Posted 7: 20 AM Saturday, June 30, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Mount' Bay Open Day- Saturday 9th June.. We were blessed with light sea breezes and brilliant sunshine throughout the day which enabled those waiting patiently on the beach for their iniation into Mirror sailing to relax and sunbathe. Having advertised this eventon the local radio and in the press we also contacted local primary schools to ensure they were aware it was taking place. The end result was that between 11am and 3pm over 40 people young and "not so young" tried sailing a Mirror dinghy for the first time. Many stayed on the beach all day and went out several times. There has already been a follow- up from some of those who took part enquiring about club membership and opportunities available to continue sailing and we shall look to support and encourage these potential new sailors. I should like to record my thanks to the Mirror sailors who supported this event so enthusiastically.and worked tirelessly to make the day such a success.we had ten boats taking "clients".These included members of National and SW Zone squads , club sailors and a visiting boat. Within this report I have to acknowknedge the efforts of Tony Clee who at eighty- one kept pace with his young club colleagues at all times.My thanks also to those who crewed safety boats and supervised the "happenings" both on the beach and on the water. I anticipate that as a result of the success of the day this will now become an annual event in the Mount's Bay Sailing Club calender. Keith White. Posted 10: 27 AM Wednesday, June 20, 2007 by Simon Lovesey John and Jamie Clementson win the Southerns. The Nationwide Champions took their second championship in this year's Selden Nationwide Series. Dominating the proceeding taking five of the six races at Itchenor. Emma and Martina Barry won the other race to take second place and the Youth Prize. Juniors James Wilkinson and Will Searle finished an excellent third.Click Here Posted 8: 29 PM Sunday, June 17, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Last Call for entries for the Southerns. If you want to avoid a late entry fee for Selden Nationwide Championships 3 at Itchenor this weekend please enter NOW. It will be possible to enter on the day but there will be a late entry fee. After sailing there will be a supper in the club house, followed by the prize draw. Posted 4: 39 PM Wednesday, June 13, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Change to SE Traveller at Whitstable. ANYONE INTENDING TO ATTEND SE TRAVELLER 3 PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A CHANGE TO THE ORIGINAL FORMAT. It is now intended to have the Traveller event taking place on Saturday 14 July and the open coaching on Sunday 15 July and not as originally listed on the MCA Events page. Posted 6: 20 PM Friday, June 8, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Enter now for the Southern Championships. Entries for Selden Nationwide Championships 3 are flooding in, Itchenor has the largest Mirror fleet in the country if not the world, Please enter now to avoid a late fee and make sure we can fit everyone in. Click Here.. Posted 2: 01 PM Thursday, June 7, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Will Reid and Oliver Negus win at Chichester. The South Zone were out in force at the South Traveller at Chichester, taking the top four places. Will and Oli winning from Izzy Fitzgerald and Lucy Hartley, with Hugo Sloper and Annie Sibthorp third. Click Here Posted 7: 07 PM Monday, June 4, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Photos from Welsh Championships. Fotoboat were out snapping the action at Llandudno, taking around 300 photos. Click Here Posted 5: 54 PM Wednesday, May 30, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Training Camp at Hollingworth (16/17 June) please enter now. The first of the Mirror training camps starts in two weeks time, particularly aimed at those starting out and sailing at club level. With two days of training a great way to make the most of your sailing, you can only improve, please ENTER NOW Click Here Posted 6: 24 AM Wednesday, May 30, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Selden Nationwide Series Rankings. With two championships completed things are looking close throughout the Series Results. European Champion Hector Cisneros leads from 2005 World Champion Ross Kearney, with Natalie Roach tying on points in third place. The Grey family are having a battle royal tying on points for 4th and 5th place with young Ed ahead on count back. The next round moves to Itchenor in three weeks. Click Here Posted 8: 59 AM Monday, May 28, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Ross Kearney and Katy Jones win the Welsh Championships. The 2005 World Champion took Round 2 of the Selden Nationwide Championship after a close battle with current European and National Champion Hector Cisernos sailing with son Ben. Llandudno were great hosts providing some fantastic racing and a warm welcome, despite Day 2 being lost to inclement weather. Llandudno will be the venue for the 2008 Nationals, the fourth time the club has hosted the Mirror championships. Click Here Posted 6: 07 PM Sunday, May 27, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Irish Northerns - meeting this Saturday. For all those interested in going to the Irish Northerns (2-5 August, RNYC) there will be a meeting after Supper at Llandudno on Saturday. The RYA will be sending a team of juniors to the Irish Northerns, providing travel grants and coach support with Matt McGovern. This weekend's Nationwide Championships will be the key qualifier, so an ideal opportunity to meet to discuss the logistics and what is involved. This is an ideal opportunity for all juniors to gain some great experience of foreign competition and traveling as part of a team with coach. Posted 12: 42 PM Wednesday, May 23, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Ripon Armada off to a flying start. Ripon is the first club in the North East to be awarded the Armada status and the inaugural session saw 20 sailors enjoy some great training. For a report and videos. Click Here Posted 7: 48 PM Monday, May 21, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Close finish at the ET . One point separated the podium positions at this years Eric Twiname Championships to find the top Zone Sailors. William and Hannah Parkinson finished on the same points as fellow West Zone sailors Brendan Sweeney and Max Ligema, with the Parkinson taking the championship on count back. One point adrift, Charlotte FitzGerald and Tara Bottomley took third place. One point also separated the Zone prize, with the South seeing seven boats in the top ten winning from the West Zone. The competitors enjoyed an excellent contrast in conditions to even out the results, with strong winds on day 1 and light shift conditions on day 2. Click Here Posted 1: 08 PM Monday, May 14, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Enter now for the Welsh Championships. Round 2 of the Selden Nationwide Championship Series is just over two weeks away, so please enter now to avoid a late fee penalty. Llandudno is a great championship venue and has hosted many Nationals including several for Mirrors. All competitors receive a free buffet supper on the Saturday and there will be plenty of prizes to be won in the Selden draw. Click Here Posted 5: 35 PM Thursday, May 10, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Greys win at Gresford. Twelve Mirrors from all over the North West arrived at Gresford for the annual Mirror Open Meeting. A south westerly breeze provided ample wind for racing and although the weather was overcast the rain held off all day. The competition was judged on the best 3 results of each sailor in the four race series with each race lasting about 50 minutes. Overall results 1st David Grey and Bethany Grey RWYC 2nd Brendan Sweeney and Max Ligenis RWYC 3rd Roseanna Yeoward and Anna Mackenzie Rhosneig 5th and 1st Gresford boat Richard Blore and Jack Sheppard Posted 6: 08 AM Thursday, May 10, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Mirror Armada status for Ripon SC. In recognition of its excellent Mirror activities and commitment to the class, Ripon has been awarded Armada Status. This will see coaching and development support from the RYA and MCA to help the club further its Mirror fleet activities and become a 'Centre of Excellence' for Mirror activity in the area. The club will shortly be taking delivery of a GRP Mirror as part of its Armada status with new rig and centre main, this will be available for newcomers to sample the delights of a modern Mirror. Ripon SC have organised six Armada training days, these are open to both members and local visitors, don't worry if you don't have a Mirror, it may be possible to borrow a boat or sail with someone else. Click Here Posted 9: 00 AM Wednesday, May 9, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Ross Kearney wins at the Hill Head. The second round of the Southern Traveller saw a plethora of champions competing, with World, European and National Champions out in force. In the end the 2005 World Champion made the most of the challenging conditions, sailing with scratch crew Maeve Hogg to win all three races. Jeremy Sibthorpe sailing with daughter Annie took second place, making good use of their newly fitted centre main. Most of the South Zone Squad were competing showing great skill in the big winds (gusting 25 knots +) and building seas, consistently near the front of the fleet, Will Reid and Oliver Negus took third place. Posted 8: 44 AM Wednesday, May 9, 2007 by Simon Lovesey North East Traveller Series – Pennine SC 6 May 2007. Winds of 25 knots gusting to more than 30 knots forced the cancellation of club sailing for the day at the picturesque setting of Pennine SC high on the moors between Barnsley and Manchester. Undeterred, a small Mirror fleet ventured out in testing conditions. Sailing was dominated by former national squad pairing Lilly Carlisle and Becky Wallbank (Ripon SC), who overcame a seriously damaged rudder and sailed superbly throughout to win the event. Second place went to Chris Harding of nearby Huddersfield SC, an outstanding effort sailing single handed in such unpredictable winds. Third place went to Inge-Lise Hansen (North Lincs SC) and Oliver Townsend (Ripon SC) who could hardly have chosen more challenging conditions when sailing together for the first time. Results: 1. Lilly Carlisle and Becky Wallbank (Ripon SC) 2. Chris Harding (Huddersfield SC) 3. Inge-Lise Hansen (North Lincs SC) and Oliver Townsend (Ripon SC) 4. David and Christopher Speddings (Pennine SC) 5. Angus Carlisle (Ripon SC) 6. (EQUAL) Sarah and George Richards (Pennine SC) Gerry Dawson and Oliver Blackburn (Pennine SC) Posted 9: 02 AM Monday, May 7, 2007 by Simon Lovesey SW Traveller at Plymouth.  The first of this years SW Travellers series got under way at the Mayflower SC, Plymouth on Saturday 28th April. In a good Force 5 two races were run before the wind got up further curtailing any further racing. Natalie and Grace Roach sailing Pizzazz won both races to finish 1st overall, followed by James Brant and Chris Parkes in Double Trouble. (Results to follow)The event was preceded by an open morning at Mayflower SC designed to give the cadets in the club the chance to try out a Mirror. Nine youngsters turned out for the event and took it turns to sail a variety of local Mirrors from Plymouth and Penzance, and the latest MCA boat. Members of the RYA squad system turned out to crew / helm the boats as required together with adults Martin Egan and Peter Scott. Peter, who has bought Juliet Longs first Mirror called Rocket, is to be commended for taking his two young children (age 3 and 5) out and returning with them eager for more, in what were tricky blustery conditions in the morning. A sign of the enthusiasm of the cadets from Mayflower SC was that all of them, when asked, wanted to take part in the afternoons SW Traveller races. A great day for those who took part, and many thanks to Neil Roach, Natalie Roach, James Brant, Chris Parkes, Will Searle and Martin and Peter for giving their time to the morning event from the MCA side, and to the parents and children from Mayflower SC who manned the rib / committee boats and looked after us all during the day. Posted 9: 13 AM Thursday, May 3, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Irish Northerns. The RYA will be sending a team of juniors to compete in the Irish Northerns in early August. This will be the opportunity to gain valuable international and competitive championship experience. There are travel grants available and coach support at the event. Please let me know if you are interested, you need to attend the next Nationwide Championship at Llandudno Click Here Posted 8: 27 PM Thursday, April 26, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Change to SW Traveller this weekend at Plymouth. ANYONE INTENDING TO ATTEND SW TRAVELLER 1 PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A CHANGE TO THE ORIGINAL FORMAT. It is now intended to operate the Open Event on the morning of the 28th April, with the Traveller event taking place from circa. 14.00 hrs that afternoon NOT on the afternoon of 29th April as noted in my original message and on the MCA Events page. If you know of anybody who was going to attend the event on Sunday can you please let them know it will now take place on the Saturday afternoon. Posted 6: 19 AM Wednesday, April 25, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Phillip Ben wins at North Lincs. Results of the open meeting 15th April first of the NE travellers 1st Phillip Ben - Ripon 2nd Inge-lisa Hansen & Eloise Hansen - N Lincs 3rd David Moore and Jack Moore - Blithfild 4th Bob Towler - Beaver Light winds and brilliant sunshine. Racing was postponed after the first race giving an extended lunch break untill the wind filled in again rescuing what had looked like possibly being a disasterous first meeting. Phillip put in three staight wins with the Moore boys scoring a second and two thirds and the Hansen girls a third and two seconds.Over enthusiasm on the start line in the second race saw the three youth boats over the line and having to go back so giving Bob a chance to take the lead for quite a while. Posted 9: 47 AM Monday, April 16, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Tom lovesey and Ben Cisneros win at Reading sc. In light and tricky conditions the youngsters (Tom 12 and Ben 9) took the European Championship winning boat to three straight wins in the first round of the Southern Traveller. Ceilidh Higgs and Alex from Whitstable finished second, with James Lovesey and Mairi Higgs third. The Open Meeting was preceded by a coaching day run by European Champion, Hector Cisneros sharing some of his secrets of success. Tellingly all those who attended the training day appeared in prizes. Posted 9: 21 PM Sunday, April 15, 2007 by Simon Lovesey James Ellis selected for Youth Worlds. The twice Mirror National champion has been selected to represent Team GBR at the ISAF Worlds in Canada this July. James finished top boy in the 29er at the 2007 Youth Nationals, many of our recent junior sailors were also out competing. Posted 9: 02 PM Sunday, April 15, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Yearbook at the printers. The yearbook is now in production and should be out near the end of the month. This year's edition is considerably larger than last year, so well worth the wait. Please ensure you have renewed your membership. Click Here Posted 7: 27 AM Saturday, April 14, 2007 by Simon Lovesey John and Jamie Clementson win Selden Nationwide Championships 1. After a great first day of racing and three close races, day two was very frustrating with light to at times non existent wind. This led to only four races being run in total, nevertheless racing was very close, with four different race winners. In the end defending Nationwide Champions, John and Jamie Clementson took the event from National and European Champions, Hector Cisneros and Ben Cisneros, with Natalie and Grace Roach third. Click Here Posted 7: 51 PM Saturday, April 7, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Mirrors start to arrive at Bewl. The Grey family have been caught putting in some early practise at Bewl for this weekend's Selden Nationwide Championship Click Here Posted 7: 05 PM Thursday, April 5, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Learn from the Champion. Next weekend (14/15) we have a great event in store at Reading SC. The Saturday will see coaching from Hector Cisneros, giving you the chance to learn from double Mirror National Champion and Current European Champion. Hector was also third at teh 2006 Endeavour Trophy, the Champions' Championship, only open to National Champions. There is not much Hector doesn't know about making a Mirror go fast. All this for an incredible £10. The Sunday will be the first round of the Southern Traveller and Reading SC Open Meeting, so a great opportunity to practice your newly learned skills. Click Here Posted 7: 16 AM Thursday, April 5, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Championship season kicks off this weekend. We are pleased to announce that Selden are again sponsoring the Nationwide Championship Series, the first event being the Easterns this weekend. There will be plenty of Selden goodies to be won, including spars, these are allocated on a prize draw basis so everyone has a chance to win. The Selden Nationwide Series will also form the basis of the Class Rankings, for those looking to qualify for things like the National Squad, this forms an important part of the selection criteria. The overall winner of the series will receive a Mirror. Click Here Posted 1: 58 PM Tuesday, April 3, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Youth Squad. Jon Moore has been active arranging Youth Squad venues, please can you respond to Peter Aitken's post to register interest May 19/20 Blithfield or Llyn Brenig June 9/10 Llyn Brenig or Penarth YC July 14/15 Northampton Aug 23/24 Brightlingsea Click Here.. Posted 8: 21 PM Sunday, March 25, 2007 by Simon Lovesey National Squad Selection Criteria. For those juniors interested in joining the RYA Junior National Squad the selection criteria is now online. Please note part of the criteria is the Class Rankings, these are formed from the Nationwide Series, so important applicants compete in as many of the class championships as possible, this will give you valuable competitive racing experience. The first championship is the Easterns over Easter. Any questions please talk to one of the selectors, you need to be planning your campaign now. Click Here... Posted 5: 23 PM Friday, March 23, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Enter NOW for Nationwide Championship I. The Selden Nationwide Championship seasons kick off in just over two weeks with the Easterns at Bewl Valley. Please enter now Click Here Posted 10: 38 PM Monday, March 19, 2007 by Simon Lovesey World Champions to be honoured at a parliamentary reception. Our two World Champion teams have been invited to attend a formal reception at the House of Commons this month. Anna Mackenzie and Holly Scott, and Rebbecca Kalderon and Hannah Mitchell will be flying the Mirror flag at the country's centre of power. Posted 4: 06 PM Friday, March 16, 2007 by Simon Lovesey FREE mainsheet for early Nationals entries. Thanks to the generosity of event sponsors, English Braids the first 50 boats who enter and pay by 9th April will receive a free main sheet. Enter NOW Posted 7: 36 PM Monday, March 5, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Anna and Holly nominated as 'Sailors of the Month'. Our newly crowned World Champions have been nominated for this highly presitigous award, please vote for them now. Anna Mackenzie and Holly Scott (GBR) Two words, Ian Walker... among many other former Mirror champions who have gone on to great things in bigger boats and bigger competitions. However it is particularly notable that in winning the 2007 Mirror worlds in South Africa, this talented young pair of sailors also become the first all-woman crew to win a world title in a two-handed ISAF Open Dinghy Class. Click here to Vote Posted 11: 46 AM Monday, March 5, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Fantastic Press Coverage. The recent success of Team GBR has generated an enormous amount of positive coverage for Mirrors, including several pages in the last issue of Yachts and Yachting. Dinghy Sailing Magazine will have a big interview with the World Champions in the next issue. See our press cuttings page for these stories and other recent articles. If you have any other cuttings please can you send them over. Click Here Posted 7: 56 PM Friday, February 23, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Centremain. The rules changes to allow an optional centremain have now been passed by ISAF, just waiting for agreement on start date, but we hope this to be in time for the new season. For many of our younger sailors who have learned to sail in boats such as Optimists, we are sure the option of a centremain will be very popular. Also approved is an option for a GNAV, for adults wanting to crew for their children this will be a great boon. Suppliers such as Super Spars are working on upgrade kits, with examples on display at the Dinghy Show. Click here for some photos Posted 11: 35 AM Tuesday, February 13, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Membership Renewals. will be arriving with you in the next few days, if not you can download one here : Click Here Posted 9: 04 AM Monday, February 12, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Anna and Holly win World Championships. With a day to spare, the girls have won the Worlds, the first time for a GBR boat since 1997 and the first time an all girls team have won. Congratulations and well done. Report and results to follow. Posted 2: 19 PM Wednesday, January 17, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Anna and Holly take three bullets on Day 2. The girls were on fire on day 2 winning all three races in the light to moderate winds. Many found the conditions very taxing with big shifts, wind holes and a short chop to hinder progress. Not surprisingly Anna and Holly now head the leader board, with John and Jamie Clementson moving up to second after a good day. Nick Davis and John Collova of AUS, third. At the halfway stage of the Worlds there are six GBR boats in the top ten. Click Here Posted 6: 22 AM Sunday, January 14, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Juliet and Richard Long lead the Worlds. The first day saw some fantastic sailing in building winds, gusting 20 knots, sunshine and big waves. With results of 10,6,2 the Longs lead from Nick Davis and John Collova of AUS, with Anna Mackenzie and Holly Scott third. With the full on conditions it looks like consistency will be the key to who wins at the end of the week. Click Here Posted 6: 01 AM Saturday, January 13, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Anna and Holly win the pre-worlds.  The last day saw three races sailed, in light onshore winds building to moderate breezes with building seas to give some great surfing conditions. Anna and Holly took the championships from World Champions Ross Kearney and Adam McCullough of IRL. The opening ceremony saw a colourful march through the streets of PE to Mayoral reception at the Town Hall.Click Here Posted 6: 12 PM Thursday, January 11, 2007 by Simon Lovesey British girls first and second at pre-worlds Day 2. Anna and Holly took two great wins in superb conditions at today's pre-worlds. Winds 17-20 knots, warm conditions, paradise. Lilly Carlisle and Becky Wallbank move up to second Click Here Posted 2: 59 PM Tuesday, January 9, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Anna and Holly lead the pre-worlds. After two races Anna and Holly lead the pre-worlds, with Ricky Robinson and Julian Werthian-Ames RSA second, Nick Davis and John Collava of AUS third. Winds built to 25 + knots, but very shifty and choppy. Ed Fitz and Chantel 4th, Lilly and Becky 6th, Becs and Hannah 8th, Em and Em 9th. Dolphins and whales spotted swimming near the fleet. Day 1 results Posted 4: 37 PM Monday, January 8, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Containers unloaded. Most of Team GBR have arrived, the boats are now out of the containers, the National Squad are going sailing , others measuring. Click here for photos Posted 9: 48 AM Saturday, January 6, 2007 by Simon Lovesey 2007 Worlds . The 2007 Worlds Championships are just about to start in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The advance party for Team GBR have already arrived and preparing our base. Measurement, registration and team training this weekend, with the pre-worlds starting on Monday. We hope to be uploading daily reports here and with the sailing magazines. Click Here Posted 8: 43 AM Thursday, January 4, 2007 by Simon Lovesey Calendars have arrived. For those have ordered and paid for the 2007 Calendar we hope to have these out during the week. Have ordered a few extra copies, so if you are quick we may be able to get one of these to you. The Calendars look very impressive, with some fantastic shots of Mirror sailing, dates for all Mirror Championships and space for you to include details of your own sailing events. Click Here Posted 2: 59 PM Monday, December 4, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Mirror dinghy nominated as an Icon. You may have come across the ICONS project to as the name implies to produce the definitive list of British Icons. You will be pleased to hear that the Mirror Dinghy has been nominated and accepted, so we all need to vote for our entry to show the world how great our little boats are. Click Here Posted 4: 16 PM Friday, December 1, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Calendars - last call for orders. The 2007 Calendars are just about to be printed, and we need to confirm quantities. If you have not ordered one yet please can you do by Wednesday pm to guarantee you get one. Click Here... Posted 7: 04 PM Tuesday, November 28, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Swinchatt win the SE Traveller Series. Chris Swinchatt sailing with son Christopher won the inaugural SE Traveller from sisters Ceilidh and Mairi Higgs, with Lindsay and Ollie Mair third. Plans are already well progressed for the 2007 Series. Click Here Posted 8: 45 PM Tuesday, November 7, 2006 by Simon Lovesey 2007 Mirror Calendar - order NOW. We have teamed up with Fotoboat to bring you this fantastic calendar of some great Mirror sailing, including dates of all the class championships. Please get your order in now. Click Here... Posted 4: 00 PM Saturday, November 4, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Swinchatts win at Bewl. Eight boats turned out at Bewl Valley on Sunday 29 October in bright sunshire and light 8k winds. The event was won by Chris and Christopher Swinchatt from Chipstead with Ceildih and Mairi Higgs from Herne Bay second and Lindsay and Ollie Mair from Chipstead 3rd from Meia and Elin Harnett in fourth, these two finished on equal points and were only seperated by the result of the last race. This meeting was the third of a three race South East Area series which we hope to build upon in 2007. Events were held at Tonbridge SC, Chipstead SC and Bewl Valley SC with 16 boats competing over the three events Click Here Posted 11: 19 AM Friday, November 3, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Snowflake series starts this Sunday. The Snowflake Series at Chichester YC starts this sunday, this usually sees a good Mirror fleet. There is also a special Mirror Winter Series Trophy to be won Click Here Posted 7: 28 PM Wednesday, November 1, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Zone Squads 06/07. The RYA hope to have the Zone Squad letters out within the week. Posted 8: 07 PM Tuesday, October 17, 2006 by Simon Lovesey John and Jamie Clementson win the Westerns. The Irish Champions won the final event in the Selden Nationwide Series at Beer SC. The 37 boats enjoyed some great sailing in big winds and large waves, fantastic practice for the Worlds in South Africa. Juliet and Richard Long back in Mirrors, secured second in their new boat. Natalie Roach and Harrison Reece continued their podium positions with a third. Many thanks to the army of parents who braved the waters to help the boats launch and return through the large surf off the beach. Click Here Posted 10: 04 PM Sunday, October 15, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Nationwide winner to take home brand NEW Mirror.  The Selden Nationwide Series concludes this weekend, and has seen around one hundred boats compete. The Series Prize giving will be on Sunday, and the winner will win the new Nationwide Trophy, with lots of other prizes. The draw for the Selden rig and other prizes will be on the Saturday, and you need to be there to win. The provisional results series results to date have now been posted and things are very close at the top, please report any discrepancies.Click Here Posted 8: 43 PM Wednesday, October 11, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Hector Cisneros third at Endeavour Trophy . Our National Champion represented the class at the UK's most historic dinghy sailing event which saw some of the country's top sailors battle it out to find the Champion of Champions. Sailing with fellow Mirror dad, Graham Williamson, the pair finished a fantastic third, beating many top names. Again Hector proved that consistency is the key to success in a series. Click Here Posted 7: 56 PM Wednesday, October 11, 2006 by Simon Lovesey National Squad. After much deliberation the National Squad has now been chosen. Click here Posted 7: 07 PM Wednesday, October 11, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Enter for the Westens and you could win a brand new full Selden Rig. The coming weekend (14/15) it is the last round of the Selden Nationwide Series at Beer SC. This will see the prize draw for the new rig and lots of other prizes, each boat will receive one ticket for each event attended in the series, BUT you can only win if competing at Beer, so plenty of incentive to turn up. The prize draw will take place after the early evening supper on Saturday. We will also be presenting the series prizes at the main prize giving. Click Here Posted 11: 09 AM Sunday, October 8, 2006 by Simon Lovesey 2007 Mirror Calendar. We are putting together a 2007 MCA Calendar, and need some suggestions of which photos to use. Click Here Posted 7: 27 PM Wednesday, October 4, 2006 by Simon Lovesey RYA Zone Championships. Congratulations to everyone who attended this weekend's Zones, certainly challenging conditions in the strong winds. Megan Pudney and Lisa McDanell won the South, Rob and Will Searle, the South West, Edward Grey and Nicholas Elsdon the North, David Conlon and Mitchell Bond the East, Anna Moore and Connie Woollen, the South East. If you want to be considered for a Zone Squad and have yet to apply, please can you do so NOW via the RYA website. Click Here Posted 8: 57 PM Monday, October 2, 2006 by Simon Lovesey John and Jamie Clementson win the Itchenor Open. The last Southern Traveller saw the father and son team win from the juniors, Liam Arrowsmith and Issy Fitzgerald 2nd, Edward Fitzgerald and Charlotte Crane third. Click Here Posted 2: 56 PM Thursday, September 28, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Last Call for Zone Championships (mandatory for National Junior Squad and Zone Squad aspirants and members). We have agreed with the RYA that entries can be taken up to Wednesday for this weekend's Zone Championships, please call Jenny between 0900 and 1700 on 01243 641176. The RYA are looking to work and invest in talented youngsters who show commitment and take every opportunity to compete at top events, so the Zone Championships are mandatory for National Junior Squad and Zone Squad aspirants and members. The Squads have yet to be selected, and applicants absence will be noted. The RYA Zone Championships are open to all Mirror sailors under 17 (31/12/06), see www.ryaevents.org.uk Posted 12: 01 PM Monday, September 25, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Itchenor Open. I am pleased to announce that the Itchenor open meeting fee is down to £15 (most fees go up nearer the event...) We are looking forward to lots of boats and those that have already paid will be refunded at registration. There is also a great Open Coaching session on the Saturday with Zone Coaches Matt Burge and Nicky MacGregor. This is also one of the qualifiers for the South Zone Click Here Posted 9: 02 PM Wednesday, September 20, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Enter now for the Westerns. Click Here.. Posted 5: 14 PM Monday, September 18, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Josh & Joric Gebhard win Selden Nationwide 4.  The brothers make it two in a row by taking the Inlands. New President Anna MacKenzie and Holly Scott were second with John and Jamie Clementson third. The challenging light conditions tested the 45 boats. www.sailingimages.co.uk have some great photos. Click Here Posted 5: 14 PM Monday, September 18, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Youth Squad Applications. We had a productive meeting with some of the interested sailors for the MCA Youth Squad at Chew. The plan is to have at least one training weekend this year. Please can you complete and return the application form by the end of the week, those awaiting the outcome of other squad applications should still get their forms in. Qualification will be based on results at key Mirror events, including : National and/or Europeans 2 Nationwide Series Other local open meetings/traveller series The Youth Squad gives high quality training similar to the National Squad for those who want to remain in Mirrors beyond the junior programme. Many of our top sailors are members of the Youth Squad. Click Here Posted 11: 46 AM Monday, September 18, 2006 by Simon Lovesey National Squad Selection. It is the last of the qualifiers this weekend, and all those applying for the National Squad need to attend the Inlands. The selection committee will be out in force to see all applicants in action. Part of the criteria is the Class Rankings, we have already published the MCA Nationwide rankings and have now calculated the junior only rankings based on the squad qualifiers. These are worked out on relative positions for the juniors in each event. This has taken some working out, please can you let us have any omissions or corrections by the weekend. Click Here Posted 2: 15 PM Thursday, September 14, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Youth Squad meeting at Inlands. For those interested in joining the MCA Youth Squad there will be a meeting at Chew this Saturday after racing to discuss next year's plans. The Youth Squad offers training to the level of the National Squad with the same coaches, to those who want to stick with Mirrors beyond the RYA junior programme. Please let me know if you are interested Posted 1: 30 PM Thursday, September 14, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Northern boats dominate the Selden Rankings. Emma Houlihan and Emily MacKenzie head the rankings, with fellow club mates David and Beth Grey second. Lilly Carlisle and Becky Wallbank complete the clean sweep on the podium for the North. Series prizes will be presented at the last event at Beer, with one discard. Remember a complete Selden Rig will be won at Beer by a lucky sailor on a raffle basis, each event you attend will entitle you to one ticket, to win you must be present. Click Here Posted 8: 13 PM Wednesday, September 13, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Enter now for the RYA Zone Championships. These are open to all Mirror sailors, under 17 on 31/12/2006. The Zone Championships are not just for Zone Squad sailors, those in or applying for the National Squad should be there. The RYA will be out in force, so a chance to get yourself noticed and enjoy some good racing. The Zone Championships will be held over the weekend of 30 Sept/1 Oct at top venues around the country. Please enter by 17th Sept using the RYA website Click Here Posted 9: 18 AM Wednesday, September 13, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Enter now for the Inlands at Chew Valley. Although you can enter on the day and pay a premium, it would help if everyone enters in advance. We already have 39 boats signed up, so going to be a big fleet. Click Here Posted 1: 19 PM Tuesday, September 12, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Rebecca Kalderon and Hannah Mitchell win Poole Youth regatta . With James and Tom Lovesey second, Alice Courage and Hannah Ridge third. click here Posted 8: 38 PM Monday, September 11, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Lilly Carlisle and Becky Wallbank win the NE Traveller. The National Squad girls won from a total entry of 36 boats, holding off a late charge from Ian Escritt and sons. Phillip Benn and crews were third. Angus Carlisle won the cup for the most travellers attended other than the overall winner Click Here Posted 9: 13 AM Wednesday, September 6, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Poole Youth Regetta. Next weekend it is this major Youth Regatta, with a Mirror fleet. Enter online in advance Click Here Posted 1: 23 PM Saturday, September 2, 2006 by Simon Lovesey AGM minutes. Thank you to all those members who attended the 2006 AGM, there were a number of important decisions and discussions undertaken, your input is greatly received. It is very pleasing to see four members stand forward to help run the Association, please welcome Anna MacKenzie as President, Jeremy Pudney, Commodore/Chairman, Richard Elsdon, NW Rep and Helen Townsend as NE Rep. Finally many thanks to Angus Carlisle for efficiently producing the minutes. Click Here Posted 11: 26 AM Saturday, September 2, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Judging notes from the Southerns. It is well worth reading these, even if you were not present as there is plenty to learn, for example the validity of verbal instructions. Also please note the comments about behaviour at the prize giving, we are bound by the RYA Racing Charter, which covers not just those competitors sailing but additionally actions ashore. Click Here Posted 9: 02 PM Friday, September 1, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Open Coaching and Open at Mounts Bay next weekend. Next weekend there is a fantastic event at Mounts Bay, with coaching from Bob Warren on the Saturday and racing on the Sunday. For those going to South Africa, this could be the ideal chance to get some big seas practice. Click Here Posted 10: 02 PM Thursday, August 31, 2006 by Simon Lovesey South East Traveller Series. Chris Swinchatt of Chipstead has put together a three event SE traveller series over the next couple of months, starting this Sunday at Tonbridge Click here.. Posted 8: 00 PM Tuesday, August 29, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Youth and Juniors Champions. This weekend's Southerns incorporated the Youth and Junior Championship, unfortunatly as non of the trophies had been returned we were unable to award them. Hopefully we will be able to present their trophies and other podium places at the Inlands. Please remember it is important to return your trophies, cleaned and engraved. Posted 8: 59 PM Sunday, August 27, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Enter now for the Inlands at Chew Valley. This will be the last of the qualifiers for the National Squad and penultimate round of the Nationwide Series Click Here Posted 5: 53 PM Sunday, August 27, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Natalie Roach and Harrison Reece win Selden Nationwide Series 4. The Youth Squad pair made the most of the moderate conditions to win the Southerns by taking the last race to split the tie breaker with John Clementson and Jamie Clementson. Emma Houlihan and Anna MacKenzie took third place. Click Here Posted 5: 19 PM Sunday, August 27, 2006 by Simon Lovesey AGM this Saturday. It is the AGM this Saturday, in addition to the usual class business, there are several significant motions being presented designed to maintain the future popularity of the Mirror Class. It is essential that as many members as possible attend, remember this is your Class Association and the committee need your input. Click Here Posted 3: 36 PM Wednesday, August 23, 2006 by Simon Lovesey John and Jamie Clementson win the Irish Nationals. The father and son team are the 2006 Irish National Champions, winning four races and able to sit out the last one. Using a new Super Spars M9 rig with P+B sails, the Chipstead pair dominated the event in a wide range of wind conditions, with their worst result a fifth. The next few places were very close, Emma and Martina Barry were fourth overall, top juniors and Ladies Champions. The rest of Team GBR performed very well, with Inga-Lisa and Eloise Hansen, 14th overall, Tom and James Lovesey 17th and third in the silver fleet. Click Here Posted 12: 59 PM Monday, August 21, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Greys dominate Mirror Week. With a fantastic fleet of 75 boats the Grey family are 1st and 2nd at Mirror Week, Abersoch. Click Here Posted 2: 37 PM Friday, August 18, 2006 by Simon Lovesey John and Jamie Clementson lead the Irish Nationals. The first day saw three races completed in light shifty conditions, the Clementsons won all three using their new Superspars rig and P+B sails. The Barrys had two seconds, but dropped back in the third. The Loveseys and Hansens both finished the day in the top twenty with new rigs. Posted 12: 56 PM Friday, August 18, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Irish Nationals , 2006. Please can you confirm if you are going to Ireland next week and arrival time, we are organising some coaching/practice with Peter, likely to be on the Tuesday and Wednesday. Posted 6: 12 PM Wednesday, August 9, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Zone Squads - applications. Qualification for the Zone Squads will be during September and October, typically over two weekends. One being a coaching and racing weekend, the other the RYA Zone Championships. The Zone Squads are aimed at keen and enthusiastic juniors who want to progress from club sailing. You need to book the coaching, enter the Zone Championships and apply to the RYA in advance. Click Here Posted 12: 11 PM Wednesday, August 9, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Ian Dobson wins GP14 Worlds. Congratulations to the 2002 Mirror National Champion, who has just scooped the GP World Title in Sligo with an emphatic 6 wins from a hot fleet of 111 boats. Several other former sailors were out competing, including Zone Coach Matt Burge, 5th overall and also a race winner. Click Here Posted 9: 56 AM Monday, August 7, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Enter now for the Southerns and National Squad Qualifier. Round 4 of the Selden Nationwide Series promises some great coastal sailing on the Solent. Also a RYA National Squad Qualifier. There will be an evening meal on the Saturday night and AGM. Click Here Posted 3: 40 PM Tuesday, August 1, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Photos from Nationals and Europeans. Fotoboat were out in force throughout both Championships, taking some excellent photos, of the racing and action ashore. They have taken 100s of photos capturing every boat, sailors and most of the supporters, see if you can find yourself. Click Here Posted 8: 06 PM Sunday, July 30, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Hector and Ben win the Euros with a day to spare. The National Champions add the Euros to their list of titles, other places very tight Click Here Posted 10: 46 PM Friday, July 28, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Hector and Ben Cisneros lead the Euros. After several hours wait for the breeze to fill in, Hector and Ben consolidated their lead with two wins. Click Here Posted 8: 55 PM Thursday, July 27, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Hector and Ben Cisneros lead the Euros. Day 2 saw two light wind races sailed in a building tide that had more of an influence than the first day. The National Champions stormed into the lead with a 1st and 3rd, Doire Shiels and Graham Daly second, John and Jamie Clementson in their customary third place. Click Here Photos Posted 8: 29 AM Thursday, July 27, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Euros Live Commentary. For those unable to make the 2006 European Championships at Poole YC, it is now possible to listen to the live race commentary via the Internet. Click Here Posted 10: 59 AM Wednesday, July 26, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Natalie Roach and Harrison Reece lead the Euros. Day 1 saw four cracking races in bright sunshine and a building sea breeze. MCA Youth Squad members head the rankings taking the top two places, with Natalie Roach and Harrison Reece first from Emma Houlihan and Emily MacKenzie. Irish sailors Doire Shiels and Graham Daly are third. Click Here Posted 8: 44 PM Tuesday, July 25, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Hector and Ben Cisneros win the Nationals. The defending champions make it two in a row in a very competitive fleet of 107 Mirrors and a different race winner throughout. Report to follow. Click Here Photos Posted 7: 37 PM Sunday, July 23, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Hector and Ben Cisneros lead the Nationals. The defending champions started in fine form by leading day 1 of the Nationals Click Here Posted 9: 07 PM Saturday, July 22, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Team GBR badges. We have a few Team GBR badges, left too late to send out but you can buy these from the Event Office. Posted 12: 39 PM Wednesday, July 19, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Car park tickets for Poole. Please note these will now be available for collection when you arrive, it is still preferable if you can order them in advance along with other social tickets : Click Here.... Posted 7: 22 AM Wednesday, July 19, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Consent forms and profiles for Euros/Nationals - win a new Super Spars rig. Competitors for next week's championships need to complete medical and photo consent forms, and profiles. These need to be printed off, signed and brought to registration. It is compulsory to complete and sign these important forms, as an added incentive and to make registration easier those completing these in advance online will be entered into a draw to win a fantastic complete new alloy rig from Super Spars. Click Here Posted 7: 35 AM Tuesday, July 18, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Sailing Instructions now available for Nationals and Euros. The SIs are now online, please take time to download and read, particularly the section on towing equipment that you will need Click Here Posted 1: 36 PM Wednesday, July 12, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Natalie Roach and Harrison Reece win at Sidmouth. The SW Traveller at Sidmouth saw an excellent entry of 15 boats with brisk winds and big seas saw some fantastic surfing conditions giving those going to South Africa some great practice. Youth Squad members Natalie and Harrison made things look easy with two wins and a second, although were pushed harder than the results suggested. The next six places were split by a mere five points, with National Squad members Liam Arrowsmith and Richard Long taking second place, Zone Squad girls Freya Adams and Beth White won the last race to take third overall. Click Here Posted 10: 35 PM Monday, July 10, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Supporters tickets and car parking at the Nationals/Euros. All the socials will be free for competitors, supporters can now purchase tickets in advance at a discount. Also important information about car parking, please read. Click Here Posted 3: 23 PM Friday, July 7, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Josh & Joric Gebhard win Selden Nationwide 3. The Scottish Championships saw the Gebhard brothers in the new Trident boat win at Annandale 1st Josh & Joric Gebhard (Derwent Reservoir) 2nd Emma Houlihan & Emily Mackenzie (Royal Windermere) 3rd Lilly Carlisle & Becky Wallbank (Ripon) 4th David & Bethany Grey (Royal Windermere) 5th Anna Mackenzie & Katie Greenwood (Royal Windermere) 6th Philip Benn & Luke McGill (Ripon) 1st Silver, Christopher Matthews & Oliver Townsend (Brightlingsea) 1st Bronze, Elaine & Caitlin Ross (Solway) 1st Single Handed, Tim Smith (Bassenthwaite) 1st Master, Angus Carlisle (Ripon) 1st Youth, Emma Houlihan & Emily Mackenzie (Royal Windermere) 1st Junior, Lilly Carlisle & Becky Wallbank (Ripon) 1st Junior from host club, Adam Firby & Rupert Rosindell (Annandale) 1st Team, Royal Windermere Posted 10: 34 AM Wednesday, July 5, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Vince and Anya Horey win at North Herts East Beds S.C. . The Eastern Traveller Event saw an excellent turnout of 20 boats 1ST Vince and Anya Horey 70163 2nd John and Jamie Clementson 70222 3rd Chris and Chris Swinchatt 70166 Posted 10: 31 AM Wednesday, July 5, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Great weekend of coaching and racing coming up at Sidmouth, 8/9 July. Looks like there will be a big fleet at Sidmouth, with coaching on Saturday and open meeting Sunday (4 races), please can you register interest with club in advance Click Here Posted 9: 08 AM Friday, June 30, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Rutland Training Camp - Last Call. We already have a good turnout for the Rutland training (15/16 July) but could take a few more boats if you enter by this weekend. The training will be run by two of our best former Mirror sailors, Matt and Johnny McGovern. Matt is the current National Squad Assistant Coach and Johnny is a current member of the Olympic squad, what these two don't know about making Mirrors go fast is probably not worth knowing. This is the weekend prior to the Nationals/Euros, so a great warm up opportunity. Click Here Posted 2: 50 PM Wednesday, June 28, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Team GBR clothing for the Europeans. We have sorted a selection of Team Clothing for those competing at the forthcoming Europeans or supporting the Team. Please ensure you return your orders by 7th July to the clothing suppliers. Click Here Posted 9: 25 AM Monday, June 26, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Hector and Ben Cisneros win the Midlands. The National Champions kept their winning ways at Bartley, winning the Midland Championships and NW Traveller. National Squad brothers David and Jack Moore were second, with Peter Grey and crew third. Posted 8: 50 AM Monday, June 26, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Midland Championships this Sunday. Bartley will be hosting the Midlands and NW Traveller this Sunday. Click Here Posted 6: 19 PM Thursday, June 22, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Lilly Carlisle and Becky Wallbank win at Beaver . Six visitors joined the 10 (mainly single handed) home boats for the third NE Travellers meeting. The sailors were welcomed by brilliant sunshine and strengthening warm winds and the friendly club atmosphere. David and Jack brought their new toy the one piece mast to play with spending much of the day tuning and tweaking the settings and braving personal injury (hope the finger is OK now Jack). This eventually paid off with devastating effects on the well deserved winners of the first two races, Lilly and Becky who had put in a convincing performance but were left standing by the speed and power of the Moore boys new rig (if we didn’t know better we might have suspected mechanical assistance!!).The boys triumph in the last race spoiling the National squad girls clean sweep but still allowed them to take overall first place. Inge-lisa and Hannah took second place overall with single handers Angus and Ray Baskerville coming third and fourth. Click Here Posted 7: 31 PM Tuesday, June 20, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Ed Fitzgerald and James Wallace win at Chichester. The National Squad lads took the Southern Traveller in an excellent fleet of 20 Mirrors. Ian Barnett sailing with daughter Zoe were second, with Zone Squad twins, Henry and George Spreckley third. Nicky McGregor provided coach support during the event. Click Here Posted 10: 11 AM Monday, June 12, 2006 by Simon Lovesey David & Jack Moore win at Yeadon. In a close fought contest, with a different winner in every race David & Jack Moore using a new Speeds supplied Bermudan rig & sails came through as winners at Yeadon SC . In very variable conditions the 2nd to 5th places were only split with tie breaks. Race 1 was taken by local sailor Ian Escrit and son Matthew, in race 2 Inge Lisa Hansen led, right up to the last mark, and was just overtaken in the last 10metres to the finish line by Lilly Carlisle. The 3rd race was won by David Moore, followed by single hander Philip Benn. Click Here Posted 9: 30 AM Monday, June 12, 2006 by Simon Lovesey 2007 Worlds Team. The first 16 places from the rankings have now been allocated for the 2007 Worlds in South Africa. The RYA junior discretionary places will be allocated next week, leaving some additional slots to be confirmed. If you are still interested in being selected for the team, please email me. Click Here Posted 3: 19 PM Wednesday, June 7, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Coached Open at Chichester this Sunday. We have a great Southern Traveller event in store this Sunday (11th), with no squad training this weekend there should be a large fleet, and there will be coach support from Nicky MacGregor. Nicky is one of the South Zone Coaches, former top Mirror sailor and ladies 420 Champion. The day will start with a briefing on the venue and conditions, for the beginners, the Sailing Instructions have been modified to allow Nicky to provide on water coaching. Also all the races will be videoed, for a post event debrief, so great chance for everyone to learn. Click Here Posted 10: 56 AM Monday, June 5, 2006 by Simon Lovesey James Wilkinson and Harriet Searle win at Restronguet . SW Zone Squad member James Wilkinson and Harriet Searle, sailing together for the first time, won the second SW Mirror Traveller event held at Restronguet SC, despite a strong challenge from the current series leaders Natalie Roach and Harrison Reece. Click Here Posted 10: 09 AM Monday, June 5, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Clementsons win at Bosham. The Southern traveller saw two of the top three from the Nationals battle it out, with John and Jamie taking the event. Second and third places were settled on count back with Simon Lovesey and Charlotte Griffin nudging National Champions Hector and Ben Cisneros into third place. Posted 7: 35 PM Sunday, June 4, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Zone Squad dominate at Hollingworth. Edward Grey and Nicholas Eldson won the NW Traveller from fellow W Zone Squad members Roseanna Yeoward, sailing with brother Harry, with Thomas Partington and Rhiannon McKeown from the home club third. David Hughes took the Single Handers fleet, from Tim Smith and Robbie Cwik. Click Here Posted 5: 49 PM Sunday, June 4, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Southern Traveller this Saturday at Bosham. For some great Mirror sailing in Chichester Harbour this Saturday (3rd) get down to Bosham. Click Here Posted 5: 29 PM Wednesday, May 31, 2006 by Simon Lovesey SW Traveller Series this Sunday at Restronguet SC. The second Mirror South West Traveller event takes place at Restronguet SC, again presenting an opportunity for Mirror crews both old and new to take part in a three race series to be sailed in the Carrick Roads area of Falmouth Harbour. Click Here Posted 4: 23 PM Wednesday, May 31, 2006 by Simon Lovesey 2007 Worlds Rankings. Sixteen invites have been sent out today to the top sailors from the rankings to join Team GBR, please can you confirm by return, any declined places will be offered to the next person in the rankings. Once the first 16 places have been finalised, we can then work on the discretionary places. Click Here Posted 11: 51 PM Tuesday, May 30, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Thrills and Spills at Ullswater.  Fotoboat were out on the water capturing the action at the Northerns, fantastic photos of some great high speed Mirror sailing plus some dunkings.Click Here Posted 12: 54 PM Tuesday, May 30, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Hector and Ben Cisneros win the Northerns. The National Champions were back to their winning ways, taking the 2nd round of the Selden Nationwide Series at Ullswater. There was an excellent turnout of 43 boats and some very close racing in the gusty conditions, with five different race winners. The Youth Squad Ladies took the other podium places with Anna MacKenzie and Holly Scott second, Eloise and Kayleigh Hansen third. Royal Windermere YC took the club trophy home again for the second year running. Click Here Posted 12: 49 PM Tuesday, May 30, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Win Selden alloy spars and other goodies at Ullswater this weekend. Anyone competing in the Northerns this weekend will be entered in a draw to win some great prizes including new alloy booms and other goodies, there will also be various spot prizes. Selden are now sponsoring the Nationwide Series, at the final prize giving there will be a draw for a complete new Bermudan rig, There are already 42 advance entries for Ullswater, possible to enter on the day with a late entry fee. Click Here Posted 11: 50 AM Wednesday, May 24, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Irish Nationals , entry forms now available. For those intending to compete in the Irish Nationals, entry forms are now available. This will be the first major championships where the new rig will be fully legal, and with a big competitive fleet, great practice for those going to the Worlds. The Irish Nationals will be hosted by the Royal Cork Yacht Club, the oldest in the world and a fantastic venue on and off the water. If you are intending to enter, please let me know and we can try to co-ordinate arrangements, there may be the opportunity to share double trailers etc Click Here Posted 4: 50 PM Monday, May 22, 2006 by Simon Lovesey LILLY CARLISLE and BECKY WALLBANK win at Sheffield. The NE traveller saw some close competition, with the Nationals Squad girls winning from Philip and Annabelle Pryke second form Angus Carlisle sailing single handed third. There was an excellent turnout of seven single handers. Click Here Posted 3: 19 PM Monday, May 22, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Emma Houlihan and Emily Mackenzie win NW Traveller at home club (Windermere). Sailed in a nice north/north easterly - close racing in the first race between Emma & Emily, David & Beth Grey, Ed Grey & Nick Elsdon and Tim Smith. First race won by David & Beth. Second race - another close battle but Em'n'Em got away on the first beat and couldn't be caught. David & Ed battling it out for 2nd & 3rd. Similar situation in Race 3. 1st Emma & Emily, 2nd David & Beth, 3rd Ed & Nick; (All RWYC) 1st singlehander Tim Smith, Bassenthwaite Click Here Posted 9: 29 AM Monday, May 22, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Tom and James Lovesey win at Maidenhead. With three different race winners and no discards there was some close racing at the Southern Traveller. 1st and 2nd, 3rd and 4th positions were both settled on count back, with Tom and James winning their first open meeting from single hander Kevin Hastings, with Simon Lovesey and Ed Nicholls third. Results and report to follow Posted 11: 04 AM Sunday, May 21, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Roaches dominate at Penzance . The first SW Traveller event saw the Roach family take all the podium positions. Natalie Roach and Harry Reece took three straight wins, with older brother Darren, Zone Coach and ably crewed by James Wilkinson placed second in all races, with younger sister Grace crewing (part time) for Martin Egan in third place. The open meeting was proceeded by a highly successful coaching run by Darren Roach. Click Here Posted 7: 45 PM Wednesday, May 17, 2006 by Simon Lovesey New rig now approved. ISAF have now fully approved the optional new Bermuda rig, with full International adoption from 1/8/06. In the meantime you can apply for dispensation to use the new rig in certain events. Click Here Posted 9: 53 AM Wednesday, May 17, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Early Entry for the Northerns and World's Qualifier this Saturday. those looking to compete at Ullswater need to enter and pay by this Saturday, or incur a late entry fee. Click Here Posted 10: 12 AM Tuesday, May 16, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Edward Grey and Nick Elsdon win at Bass. The Zone Squad pair dominated the proceedings at the North West Traveller. Click Here Posted 7: 54 PM Sunday, May 14, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Bellfields win Spinnaker Open. Round Three of the Southern Traveller saw the closest racing of the series with the meeting settled at the last buoy; going into the last race, three different boats each had wins and could take the overall prize. In the end Rob Bellfield who has recently returned to Mirror racing, sailing with daughter Eleanor, won from South Zone Squad sailors Tom (11) and James (13) Lovesey, with Simon Lovesey and Charlotte Griffin third. Results and report to follow. Posted 8: 07 AM Sunday, May 14, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Summer Training, entry date extended. Summer camps - entry date has now been extended to 24 May. More entries urgently needed. Please ensure all entries arrive by that date. Click Here to enter Posted 6: 24 AM Saturday, May 13, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Eastern Traveller this weekend. Round 3 at Up River this Saturday (13th) followed by the next at Hunts on the following Sunday (21st) Posted 8: 12 AM Friday, May 12, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Spinnaker Open this Saturday. Don't forget it is the Spinnaker Open this Saturday (13th), first race 11.00 am, and Round 3 of the Southern Traveller, still chance to qualify for the series. For those who have not been there, Spinnaker is a pretty lake on the edge of the new forest near Ringwood providing some great sailing but not too hard for those starting out. Being near the coast often means you get a sea breeze if the conditions are right Club Site Posted 1: 01 PM Wednesday, May 10, 2006 by Simon Lovesey SW Traveller Series starts this weekend. Penzance SC are hosts to the first event in the 2006 South West Travellers Series, and all Mirror sailors in the South West are encouraged to come along and enjoy the racing out in Mounts Bay. The Travellers event was extremely popular last year which resulted in a very close finish between Liam Arrowsmith and Nathalie Roach. Why not make a weekend of it and attend the Open Coaching Session the day before (13/05/06) to be run by renowned SW Mirror Coach Darren Roach. Please let James Grant at Penznce SC (contact details on the Mirror Events page) know as soon as possible if you are likely to attend the Open Coaching and/or the SW Traveller. Click Here Posted 8: 27 PM Monday, May 8, 2006 by Simon Lovesey West Zone Squad win Eric Twiname. The clash of Zone Squads, saw Matt McGovern's team emphatically win the Mirror fleet, with Emily MacKenzie and Emma Houlihan winning from fellow squad members Edward Grey and Nicholas Elsdon. A strong performance by Roseanna Yeoward and Katie Greenwood in fifth place, sealed the result for the West Zone. The 31 Mirrors endured very challenging conditions, with damp weather, minimal shifty winds, which often fell to zero. The onshore activities saw other Mirror sailors come to the fore, with the 'Dream Team' consisting of some of our South Zone sailors take second place in the human table football championships. Click Here Posted 7: 40 AM Monday, May 8, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Photos from Brightlingsea. Click Here Posted 1: 56 PM Thursday, May 4, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Book now for Summer Training. We have four fantastic training weekends organised for the early summer, these are aimed at all ages and abilities, great chance to improve your racing skills and meet other Mirror sailors. We need entries back by 10th May to complete the event planning, so please do not delay. 17/18 Jun - Hollingworth Click Here 17/18 Jun - PlymouthClick Here 24/25 Jun - Queen Mary Click Here 15/16 Jul - Rutland Water Click Here Posted 1: 06 PM Wednesday, May 3, 2006 by Simon Lovesey Anna MacKenzie and Holly Scott win the Easterns. The Championship season kicked off with an excellent turnout of 43 boats. T |