Apr 13 2011
Cadets on Tour
9029 “Freestyle”- George and Ben Warrington
8401 “Spook”- Matthew Lloyd and Harvey Turner
8451 “Stress” – Alex Warrington and Laura Lloyd
Last weekend saw six TBYC cadets take to the water at the first of the three World Indicator Series at Parkstone Y.C. in Poole harbour. After a long winters training with the RYA Zone Squad all teams were keen to get racing and the 68 boat fleet was hotly contested.
We were lucky to have a superb start to the year with warm sun and a force 3 to 4. Three races were completed on the Saturday and happy to have got the season off to a good start. Sunday saw no wind and the proverbial “mill pond”. After an hour or two waiting, our old friend the “sea breeze” paid a visit and gave the event the final 2 races it needed.
George and Ben put in a 17th and some consistent mid 20 placings finished overall 30th, while Matt and Harvey, competing in their first ever major event gave a determined performance but lack of experience sailing in big fleets made it challenging – but they will prevail! Alex and Laura got off to a good start with an 18th but dropped back for the next 2 races, however finished the weekend with a flying last beat and finished 14th which was enough to put them 3rd in the Silver Fleet and 27th overall.
Next event is at Grafham Water in two weeks for the 2nd Indicator and Inland Championships.
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