Eighteen Flying Fifteens gathered at Loch Tummel Sailing Club on 13-14 September for the Scottish Championship, sailed as part of the club's Autumn Regatta alongside several junior classes. The event combined great racing, strong volunteer support, and spectacular Highland scenery.
Saturday opened with light, shifty southerlies that made course setting and tactical calls tricky. Race 1 was led early by 3733 Mike & Sara Harris, before 3802 Mike Preston & Karl Sloane (both of Blackpool & Fleetwood YC) found their way to the front and held on for victory.
Race 2, 3633 Craig Hepplewhite & John Annan (Loch Lomond SC) took the win, followed by clubmates 4001 Euan Dunn & Duncan Hepplewhite, with 4147 Tony Woods & your correspondent in third. Race 3 saw the same top two, with Preston & Sloane this time in third.
At the overnight stage, Hepplewhite & Annan led the championship, Dunn & Hepplewhite were second, and 3332 Tim Allen & Iain McNeill (Dovestone SC) topped the Silver Fleet. 485 Graham & Cameron Sharp (Plockton) led the Classics.
A well-attended curry night, cooked by club volunteers, provided a sociable close to the first day.
Sunday began with calm conditions and a short postponement before an easterly breeze filled in. Race 4 went to Preston & Sloane despite an early penalty, with Woods second and 4130 Adrian Tattersall & John Mathie (Parkstone & Fishguard YC) in third. Overnight leaders Hepplewhite & Annan finished eighth, opening the door for a final-race showdown.
Race 5 proved decisive. Preston & Sloane delivered another composed performance, sealing both the race win and the overall title. Hepplewhite & Annan were second overall, while Dunn & Hepplewhite completed the podium in third. Allen & McNeill claimed the Silver Fleet prize, and the Sharps took top Classic honours.
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