If you’re coming to NSSA at Grafham, or even if you’re not, you will want the latest design KSSA Hoodies and Polos.
This year they are available to order directly from Trews Embroidery We have arranged for orders to be delivered directly to the KSSA Summer Regatta and Camp event at Medway. In order to take advantage of this, you will need to order by 10th June. Please email these orders to sales@trewsworkwear.co.uk.
Sadly, as a result of the ongoing situation with Covid 19, the NSSA has made the decision to postpone this year’s 2020 NSSA Annual Regatta at the Mount Batten Centre in Plymouth until 2021. Further up to date information and announcements on events from the NSSA can be found on their Facebook page rather than their website.
Whilst we are not sure how long it will be before the NSSA schedule any on the water events, they are arranging some Q & A sessions with well known figures from the sailing community. Further details are on their Facebook page; to get involved contact: Rob Mallett on robmallett2@live.com.
We will also be organising ‘qualifiers’ to find a KSSA representative to sail against British Team member Sam Whaley in the NSSA eSailing Team Championship which will take place in the summer. We will distribute more information nearer the time.
The 2020 NSSA Double Handed Team Racing Championship will be hosted by Oxford Sail Training Trust (OSTT) at Farmoor Reservoir, Oxford, OX2 9NS on Saturday 21st March 2020. Racing will be in fleets of fireflies, which are provided by the organisers. Teams of two double handed boats means that you only need four sailors to make a team.
Full details, including the NOR and Entry Form can be downloaded from the NSSA website here : https://www.nssa.org.uk/index.php/events/111-2020-nssa-double-handed-team-racing-championship
Entry is now open for the Kent Team (KSSA) for the NSSA National Youth Regatta at Weymouth.
Please click here to go to the event page for further information and to download the application form.
Please note, all entries and payments need to be be received by Sunday 2nd June.
We have received the information below from NSSA regarding bursaries available for the forthcoming NSSA regatta at Weymouth. Please contact the Commodore (Sarah) or Team Manager (Brian) if you would like to apply or discuss this in confidence.
The National School Sailing Association are pleased to be able to offer a limited number of bursaries to assist deserving youngsters who due to financial circumstances would not normally be able to take part in the NSSA National Youth Regatta at Weymouth this year.
We have two different ways to help youngsters:
Applications must be received by Friday 14th June. Nominations for bursaries will be considered by the NSSA Executive Committee and Team Managers will be informed by Friday 21st June.
Well, it’s been a great week and the KSSA sailors have done us proud: 1st in the Laser Radial, 1st in the Rookie Fleet, 1st in the Fast Handicap, 3rd in the Laser 4.7, 4th in the Medium Handicap, 5th in the Slow Handicap and some good results in the Topper Fleet too. Pierce and Imogen came second in the Mount Haes, and as team captains led by example with some amazing sailing and impeccable sportsmanship. A 5th successive team award was not to be this year. But looking at the new talent in the ranks, there is a very good chance that we will be bringing it back from Weymouth next year.
I would just like to add to Simon’s words above, thanking all the young sailors for making our team management job so easy with regard to behaviour on and off the water.
We had a few challenging moments, which were out of our control during the week, but all remained professional and in control. (Although I did have moment on Thursday when I stormed out the race office ?).
We would like to thank Sarah Cage- White for the admin. behind the scenes prior to the event. During the regatta, I had a strong team of helpers backing me up and apologise now if I miss you out!
Simon Herrington has been by my side quietly getting on with it when I was getting hot under collar. Dale Windrige for being team bosun (Wednesday waiting for transom parts coming by courier from RS and fixing the boat within an hour of arrival, great job). Andrew Baker as our representative on the race organisering team, doing a fine job in difficult conditions.
Helen Sharp for managing launch & recovery trolley logistics (my trolley dolly?). Deb & Karen for handling the lunches and sweet talking the catering team to get the inside line. The Chipstead Sailing Club cheerleaders: Sarah, Gitte and Claire keeping sprits up throughout! And many thanks to all the Kent safety boat teams: Simon, Dale, Big Tim, Little Tim, Paul, Dean, Helen & Noel.
Hopefully see you all at the next KSSA Event,
Well done everyone.
Brian Mumford
Kent Team Management
