Last weekend saw a brrracing Weekend at Rutland, where the winds were colder than ice and the competition was hotter than a jalapeño in a salsa contest! The 29er Grand Prix event saw sailors donning their thermals, battling the gusts, and putting on a show that warmed the hearts of all in attendance.
Icy winds couldn't freeze the racing spirit, with the wind playing hard to get at a frosty 8-13 knots all weekend, our intrepid sailors faced the elements with smiles as wide as the icy lake. It takes more than a chill in the air to freeze the racing spirit, and these sailors proved it with every tack and jibe.
Jac Bailey and Ben Sinfield were named masters of the chilled seas and took the top spot like seasoned polar explorers, Jac and Ben sailed their way to glory after some fantastic racing making a name for themselves as relative newcomers to the fleet. Rumour has it they were using icicles as wind indicators, but we can neither confirm nor deny this chilly strategy. Regardless, they left their competition shivering in their wake and claimed the first-place podium with style.
James Crossley and Sam Webb followed in hot pursuit in the cold waters. The duo of James and Sam didn't let the chilly breeze deter them. They carved through the frosty waves with the finesse of ice-skaters on a frozen lake. Second place never looked so hot, and these two sailors made it clear that even in freezing temperatures, their racing game was sizzling.
Annabelle Vines and Amelie Hiscocks proved to be the icy belles of the 29er waters. In a true show of girl power and sailing prowess, Annabelle and Amelie clinched the third-place spot after a tightly competitive race series seeing them finish 2 points off first and equal points off second place boat. Their performance was so cool; we're pretty sure they could give Elsa a run for her money.
All 45 competitors had a wonderful weekend full of applause, frostbite, and post-race hot cocoa. As the sun dipped below the icy horizon, the cheers from the spectators warmed the racers' spirits. With frozen fingers but hearts on fire, the competitors gathered to celebrate the weekend of exhilarating 29er racing. And what better way to end a chilly competition than with some steaming hot cocoa?
The Rutland Grand Prix might have been frosty, but the camaraderie, skill, and sheer love for the sport thawed out the weekend. Until next time, keep those sails high, your hearts warm, and may your races be as hot as a summer day—regardless of the freezing wind!
Overall Results:
Pos Sail No Helm Crew Club R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 Pts
1 2898 Jac Bailey Ben Sinfield Port Dinorwic SC 3 4 2 5 ‑6 1 3 4 22
2 2788 James Crossley Sam Webb WPNSA / RLymYC 2 2 4 ‑16 8 3 4 1 24
3 3079 Annabelle Vines Amelie Hiscocks Royal Lymington YC 4 ‑6 5 3 1 4 5 2 24
4 3260 Finn Morris Charlie Gran RLymYC / HISC / WPNSA 1 3 8 6 2 2 ‑9 3 25
5 2222 Dirk Rogers William Mcewen Royal Lymington YC ‑24 18 7 2 5 10 6 6 54
6 3400 Charlie Gatehouse Leo Wilkinson HISC 6 1 6 ‑25 3 17 12 11 56
7 3007 Henry Keegan Charlie Hopkinson Parkstone YC / Notts County SC 7 9 ‑19 4 16 5 14 8 63
8 2903 Joe Wimpory Jamie Gatehouse HISC (BFD [46]) 5 1 1 7 6 2 DSQ [46] 68
9 2122 Millie Deacon Tom Armstrong Royal Hospital School / HISC ‑30 8 10 18 11 8 7 7 69
10 2826 Maya Bergmann Smith Tristan Alheid HISC 5 7 9 10 15 ‑22 13 12 71
11 3224 Ella Lightbody Holly Mitchell RLymYC / HISC 11 13 ‑22 9 13 7 10 9 72
12 3410 Merryn Attridge Jack Solly Castle Cove SC / Starcross YC 13 10 15 (BFD [46]) 4 11 8 15 76
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