Cransley is a picturesque sailing club that appears a million miles from anywhere but is only 5 minutes from the large East Midlands town of Kettering. As befitted the final event of the series we had a large turnout with plenty of first timers taking part from the home club. Nigel Austin, club commodore, led the briefing and three large fleets hit the water.
The wind was light and fluky but stable enough for a few effective hours of coaching and training. The rookie fleet, coached by Nigel, made their way around the reservoir having a thoroughly lovely time. The toppers and the fast fleet combined whilst head coach Rachel took the slow fleet.
After a hot lunch the impatient sailors went afloat to race. We were delighted to be joined by Tim Hall, regional performance manager from the RYA.
The prize-giving was well attended after a super tea laid on by Cransley (perhaps the best tea of the series, we ought to have a prize for that!).
Six first timers received their first event medal. Tim awarded spot prizes which were gratefully received.
This year we awarded a best newcomer. This rewards participation with the trophy being decided based on the number of races started, then using races finished and points if needed. It was extremely close, but Amelie Renard representing Draycote in her optimist was the inaugural winner. Amelie finished in seventh overall, an amazing result for a first-time competitor who is only 10. Peter Astley finished one place behind in the overall results.
The best club trophy was retained by the Draycote sailors for a second year. Pinnell and Bax kindly sponsored the series and many sailors went home with a prize.
The overall series prizes were awarded to:
Slow fleet, Noah Byrd.
Topper fleet, Keali Rhodes.
Fast fleet Olivia and JJ York.
The best under 13 trophy was awarded to Noah Byrd.
The best under 16 trophy was awarded to Tristan Shaw.
The best under 19 trophy was awarded to Tom Chapman.
The best overall sailor was Noah Byrd
Thank you to the five home clubs who put in a tremendous amount of work in making the events run smoothly, Pinnell and Bax, head coach Rachel Heggs and to our enthusiastic sailors and their families.
The series will recommence in the late spring next year, please follow on www.facebook.com/northamptonshireyouthseries
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