James Dowrick, Author at Rooster blog

James Dowrick

21 years old, he sails an RS Aero at Porthpean SC in Cornwall. A freelance RS Feva Coach. He's been a member of Team Rooster for 3 years. Previously sailed an RS Feva. Also sponsored by May Whetter & Grose Estate Agents. Favourite item of Rooster Kit, the SuperTherm LongJohn. Outside of sailing James enjoys football, golf and spending time with Family & Friends.

Aero, Rooster, RS Feva, Team Rooster
Plans for 2018

Now the festive period has come to an end and normal day to day life has resumed, it’s time to take a look at some of my plans for the year ahead. I start the...
By James Dowrick

9th January 2018
10 3685 0
Event Report, Laser, Team Rooster
2 Events, 1 Victory & Lots of Fun!

The summer of 2017 proved to be a very good time on the water for myself! I’m sure I am not the only one that looks forward to the summer and what it has to...
By James Dowrick

25th September 2017
4 2429 0
Hints and Tips, Kit Bag, Team Rooster
Top Tips for Regatta Preparation

Hi All, As we are approaching the main regatta time of year I thought I would put pen to paper with some top tips I use when preparing either myself or any of my sailors...
By James Dowrick

12th July 2017
3 3169 0
Kit Bag, Team Rooster
My Favourite Rooster Kit for 2016

Hello everyone and welcome to the third instalment of “My Favourite Rooster Kit” blogs. If you’re a regular reader of the Rooster Blog you’ll know that at the end of every season I write a...
By James Dowrick

9th November 2016
6 2381 0
Event Report, Laser, Team Rooster
Fowey Royal Regatta 2016

Every year I make the short 7 mile journey down the road to my local regatta week – the Fowey Royal Regatta. It is a week packed full of racing, carnivals, music & friends. The...
By James Dowrick

22nd September 2016
6 1774 0
Rooster, Team Rooster
Going Faster Than Lasers, A Lot Faster!

Firstly, I would like to congratulate Steve & Sarah Cockerill on a very impressive win at the 4000 Europeans in Garda the other week. Looked like you had some epic sailing conditions and you’ve made...
By James Dowrick

8th August 2016
3 1550 0
Hints and Tips, RS Feva, Team Rooster
Top Tips for a Successful Training Session

As a coach, I often get asked; “what can I do to make training without a coach more productive.” The answer I always give is “lots”. There is so much you can do whilst training...
By James Dowrick

19th May 2016
12 4146 0
Hints and Tips, Video Critique
RYA Dinghy Show 2016 Review

My favourite part of the pre season is making the annual trip to Alexandra Palace, London, for the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show. It’s a great place to catch up with old friends and meet...
By James Dowrick

10th March 2016
0 2463 0
Hints and Tips, Laser, Rooster, Team Rooster
My Favourite Rooster Chandlery for 2015

As we are approaching the end of the year, I thought I would do a blog on my favourite Rooster Chandlery products from this year. Last year I did a blog about my favourite Rooster...
By James Dowrick

10th December 2015
3 2347 0
Rooster, RS Feva, Team Rooster
New Opportunities

Don’t you just love it when you get the opportunity to try something new? Well back in September I was approached by St Mawes Sailing Club about coaching their ‘Team Feva’. Team Feva is...
By James Dowrick

19th October 2015
2 2477 0

Plans for 2018

Now the festive period has come to an end and normal day to day life has resumed, it’s time to take a look at some of my plans for the year ahead. I start the...

2 Events, 1 Victory & Lots of Fun!

The summer of 2017 proved to be a very good time on the water for myself! I’m sure I am not the only one that looks forward to the summer and what it has to...

Top Tips for Regatta Preparation

Hi All, As we are approaching the main regatta time of year I thought I would put pen to paper with some top tips I use when preparing either myself or any of my sailors...

My Favourite Rooster Kit for 2016

Hello everyone and welcome to the third instalment of “My Favourite Rooster Kit” blogs. If you’re a regular reader of the Rooster Blog you’ll know that at the end of every season I write a...

Fowey Royal Regatta 2016

Every year I make the short 7 mile journey down the road to my local regatta week – the Fowey Royal Regatta. It is a week packed full of racing, carnivals, music & friends. The...

Going Faster Than Lasers, A Lot Faster!

Firstly, I would like to congratulate Steve & Sarah Cockerill on a very impressive win at the 4000 Europeans in Garda the other week. Looked like you had some epic sailing conditions and you’ve made...

Top Tips for a Successful Training Session

As a coach, I often get asked; “what can I do to make training without a coach more productive.” The answer I always give is “lots”. There is so much you can do whilst training...

RYA Dinghy Show 2016 Review

My favourite part of the pre season is making the annual trip to Alexandra Palace, London, for the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show. It’s a great place to catch up with old friends and meet...

My Favourite Rooster Chandlery for 2015

As we are approaching the end of the year, I thought I would do a blog on my favourite Rooster Chandlery products from this year. Last year I did a blog about my favourite Rooster...

New Opportunities

Don’t you just love it when you get the opportunity to try something new? Well back in September I was approached by St Mawes Sailing Club about coaching their ‘Team Feva’. Team Feva is...

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New Upgrades to the Supertherm Neoprene Beanie

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Personality Over Podiums – Ambassador Application Now Open – What…

Optimist Europeans, My first Experience, What’s it all About? –…

New Rooster Website in 2021 – Must Read

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All Rooster November offers OUT NOW: Early Black Friday, Winter…

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