The first round of the Intermediate ‘OpTopOlympics’ was held today in wet, but not too windy, conditions. A square course was set, single lap races, no handicap (yet). Harvey made a blistering start in the first race, and set the pace for the whole lap, the youngest sailor had obviously been paying most attention on the camp. Flukey conditions at the top marks caused difficulty for the others, which made the wind difficult to read. Everyone was off the line together...

LLSC laser results 2012.pdf The weather forecasters may have scared off a few visitors but the sun shone all day long and a force 4 breeze greeted the 7 visitors who joined the 11home boats for race 1 of this years Laser open meeting which is part of the Northern travellers series. 

A short half-day training course for Cox, Rescue Assistants and those who would like help on rescue.

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