| Optimist Nationals 2010 - Weymouth |
| 21 sailors from the RSrnYC ventured to Weymouth, many for their first experience of the Optimist UK National Championships. Without exception all the sailors really enjoyed the fantastic experience of being at the 2012 Olympic sailing venue and being part of a championship with 435 competitors. The scale of the event and excellent organisation was quite amazing. The sailing was split in several fleets to cater for the wide age band and abilities. There were also many foreign sailors competing that gave the championship a true international perspective. |
During the course of the week we saw several personal triumphs, in particular Charlotte Lumby making great progress and looking ever more confident in her boat. Abby Childerley and Annabelle Whelan both won races in their respective fleets.
Sam Richards showed great determination and finished one particular race despite capsizing and having to do a considerable amount of bailing! Zoe James decided to venture out after lunch on one particular day to rejoin the fun, having had medical attention and some stitches. |
| For those parents attending their first Oppy Nationals it was pleasing to experience the balance of seeing top level competition in the senior gold fleet and the fun that all the sailors had within the regatta fleets. The level of coaching and support for sailors in the regatta fleet was awesome and all the "Southern" parents came away with ideas on how to further improve the enjoyment for our children at RSrnYC Splash and Flotilla activities at the club; just wait and see Ben Richards in his banana suit singing the elephant song at Splash Week!!! |
| For those who didn't go to Weymouth and are considering going to Pwllheli next year, it would be highly recommended. |
Regatta Starter Fleet - 36 entries
Abby Childerley 2nd
Patrick Whelan 17th
Charles Handley 20th
Sam Clapp 26th
Emma Clapp 31st |
Regatta Coached Fleet - 81 entries
Annabelle Whelan 4th
Nicholas Walters 12th
Zoe James 13th
Alice Handley 16th
Sam Richards 21st
Chris James 32nd
Isabelle Waha 70th
Charlotte Lumby 73rd |
Regatta Racing Fleet - 62 entries
Emily Walters 6th
Conor Whelan 8th
Emma Handley 10th
Joshua Waha 24th
Ben Childerley 25th |
Junior Fleet - 154 entries
Max Clapp 14th
Senior Fleet - 164 entries
Ben Waha 111th
Sally Clapp 139th |
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