KSSA New Racers Event – Saturday 3 June 2023
In partnership with Martello Lake Watersports and Redout SC.
Clubs represented:
- Chipstead SC
- Downs SC
- Erith YC
- Margate YC
- Tankerton Bay SC
- Wilsonian SC
A total of 13 participants entered.
Tom & Alex led the coached activities throughout the day which took place both on and off the water.
AM
Rigging session on land followed by a briefing for the mornings on water sailing activity which consisted of a reaching course and progression to upwind sailing to build what would shape a triangular course for the afternoon racing
All sailors demonstrated a good basic knowledge and were coached accordingly to help improve their boat handling.
PM
Upon launching, the sea breeze made an abrupt and spectacular appearance which immediately challenged the less experienced sailors and for many this meant capsizes – for one or two this was their first ever ‘real’ capsize! For these less experienced sailors it was soon apparent the conditions were too strong, and the sailors limped back to shore telling tales of gale force wind, large waves, and nose diving – their imagination clearly running wild (we’ve all been there).
The more experienced sailors continued to push themselves in the windy conditions which brought with it challenging gusts and a shifty wind direction.
We had parent involvement on the tally board and recording race results working alongside Elena.
Three races were completed in time for the scheduled prize giving which saw the following participants receive KSSA trophies and spot prizes.
1st Topper James Martin Winner – Master Apprentice
1st Topper Topaz Christopher Myles Winner – Cheswlk trophy
1st place Topper 4.2 Annabel Bickley
Spot prizes for perseverance
- Alice Jarrett
- Sydney Mitchell
Feedback was positive among both the sailors and the parents.
