Excitement Builds for the North Junior Championships at Derwent Reservoir SC

 

Organised in partnership by Derwent Reservoir SC and North East & Yorkshire Youth Sailing Association following the RYA's decision to cancel the Regional Junior Championship event format the North event is looking forward to hosting 142 under 19s for the weekend of sailing, fun and social over 22 & 23 June 2024.

The event is being sponsored by Trident UK and the event organisers are very grateful for their support.

Racing is available for the championship fleet and a coached regatta fleet. The event is also running a Rookie Club for less experienced sailors to get out on the water and practice their skills and have some fun together.

After racing on Saturday volunteers are also offering a fun paddleboard session, opportunity to have a go at wing-foiling and Ovington Boats have sent their 29er demo boat so sailors considering joining the class can have a trial sail with an current 29er sailor.

Once the wetsuits are hung up to dry on Saturday evening there is a ceilidh in the clubhouse and with the majority of sailors and their supporters staying on site, it should be a great night!

To support some of the new to main fleet sailors, the event will be running a "fresher" division which is eligible for on-water coaching from two designated coaches. This is for sailors who are new to the main fleet and will not have experienced going out for a full day on the water before. The regatta fleet is providing a full weekend of coached, supported racing to improve skills for those just learning to race and we are excited by the number of new names on the entry list. Meanwhile the 15 strong Rookie Club will be supported by several young coaches and instructors for a weekend of sailing, water games and fun.

This event would not be possible without the ongoing support of numerous people who are giving up their weekend to support the event alongside a small army of volunteer parents who will be supporting the event on and off the water. The region has demonstrated that enthusiasm and support of youth and junior sailing is extremely high and the event promises to be a showcase of regional effort delivering a fantastic weekend. We just need the sun to shine and the wind to blow now!