2015 Youth and Junior National Championships at Carsington SC

Written by: Rachel Grayson

Photos by Hawkins family

Tricky, shifty conditions greeted the competitors this weekend at Carsington for the Youth and Junior National Championships. Carsington has always been a great venue for the Mirror class, a personal favourite of my own because of it’s welcoming attitude towards the sailors and the good wind. The wind was of medium strength which suited all sailors and allowed some fantastic, competitive sailing to kick off the racing season with a bang. The event was combined with squad training so the weekend began with about an hours worth of pre-event practicing where all boats got a feel for the water. This time gave an opportunity to figure out the wind bends and areas of land that would affect the race course in the afternoon. 

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National Youth & Junior Championship 2015 - NOR & SIs

Written by: Martin Egan

You can download the National Youth & Junior Championship NOR and SIs.

Fancy a nice relaxing easter weekend in the lake district?

Written by: Sue Giles

Why not send your kids out sailing whilst you take in the beautiful scenery, or hill climbing or mountain biking? Great racing run by a top race team, beautiful surroundings, excellent hospitality, camping on site… lambs on the fells and bunnies in the club grounds… what more could you want for a memorable Easter?

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National Y&J Championships 2015 - help needed

Written by: Sarah Richards

We need you help! The coaches need 3 parents each day (and 5 if it's windy) to help run the racing for the National Youth & Juniors at Carsington. They are all jobs on the water, mainly in the Committee boat, so if you would like to help please drop This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. an email, and remember to pack your waterproofs!