The South West Regional Training Squad met on 4th and 5th March for the penultimate winter training session of the season.
In a larger-than-usual format, the South West and Southern Regional Training Squads met for a joint weekend at Sutton Bingham Sailing Club. The weekend was very well attended, with sailors travelling from far and wide - including from as far west as Fowey, and with 7 sailors from Starcross - and it was great for the two regions to meet up: new friends, and more boats to sail against!
The weekend was coached by four experienced RS Tera Class Association coaches, lead by Dylan Collingbourne; and enabled the large group of sailors to split into smaller groups for some of the theory and on-the-water sessions. Saturday saw light winds, and a full day of sailing and on-shore briefings, focussing on mark rounding. Sunday started wind-less, which gave an opportunity for a fitness session. After a session ashore on rules and an early lunch, the wind filled in and sailors had a good afternoon afloat, including several races. The venue was excellent, particularly for the sea sailors not used to fluky, shifty winds on inland lakes - excellent learning.
Sutton Bingham Sailing Club hosted brilliantly, with a friendly and warm welcome; and the galley open all day on both days, serving hot cooked breakfasts and lunches. A lot of effort was put in, and this is much appreciated. Saturday evening activity included a skittles evening, which was well attended and great fun.
Keep up to date with Tera activity in the South West and South on the facebook groups:
South West regional Training Squad
Southern Regional Training Squad
Even better, come and join us! Contacts are at www.rstera.org.uk/regions
The next South West Regional Traning Squad is at Paignton on 18th March.
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