Pictures thanks to Richard Woodward. A great performance from our juniors finishing 6th out of 27, winning the trophy for the fastest first two laps by an all under 18 crew and the fastest lap after 6pm by an under 14 helm.
http://results.rqys.com.au/12-YOUTHRADIALBOYS.htm http://results.rqys.com.au/12-YOUTHRADIALGIRLS.htm A disappointing Worlds from the wind strength point of view with only 7 races sailed over the six days of competition. Not what was expected by all accounts. Seventy entrants in the male category, thirty five in the female category. Andy Green was first Brit coming in 25th place overall with his best placing a 2nd. Well done Andy. Georgina Povall was the first Brit female coming in 3rd overall.
Results: 2012 Solo Northern Champs 2012 Solo Northern Traveller A breezy first day with average wind speeds in the region of 16-18 knots and 31 knot gusts coming through gave tiring sailing to the 26 boats which set out for the first race (leaving several on the shore). By the start of the third race of the day, the numbers were down to 16. Andy Tunnicliffe held the lead after the first days racing with three first places with Chris Brown in second position...
John Kelly’s “Moment to Shine”
John has now received his white tracksuit and is all set to carry the Olympic torch on Saturday 23rd June. He will be carrying the torch on Bury New Road (A56) between Cross Street (opposite Whitefield Fire Station) and Church Lane, with an anticipated start-time of 4.24 pm. We hope to get a group to cheer and support John – we’ll work on a meeting point so people know where to be at what time and post more details soon.
We have an enthusiastic 420 coach team lined up for Saturday 9th June at Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club. If you have a 420 & would like to come along & join in with some Class Association Open Coaching then please make contact – all are welcome & we hope to get a full days training in.
Despite the weather, those who came had a great time on the water. For a full report, follow the link to the RYA website: http://www.rya.org.uk/newsevents/news/Pages/WarmwelcomeatLeighLowton.aspx
The very first Atherton ‘Sports Convention’ will be held on Thursday 21st June 2012 in the school hall at Parklee Community School, Wardour Street, Atherton, 2pm – 7pm
Terry Oliver is the Coxes Rep on the Sailing Committee. [email protected] The Cox rota can be accesses by clicking on the following link https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuDUMUyI_tWIdEhUXzJLLTRzWXFXd21jYVhrRENBY0E&pli=1#gid=0
If not please contact a duty captain. Details below (phone numbers in the year book). Saturday Series Olive Connor [email protected] Wednesday Series Olive Connor [email protected] Early Summer Sunday Series Duncan Cottam [email protected] Late Summer Sunday Series Martin Parker [email protected] Autumn Sunday Series Dave Kelsall [email protected]