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Optimist, Rooster, Team RoosterHayling Island
It has been quite daunting moving from the Regatta fleet last year to Senior Main in one move, there are some really good sailors out there! Well done to Sam, getting a 28th position. Read More
By Katie Byne1 2497 0 -
Optimist, Rooster, Team Rooster2015 HISC Optimist Open – Sunshine, 12-20 knots & plenty of tide!
On Saturday there was a steady 12 to 14 knots with three races completed. On Sunday the conditions were even better with 15 to 20 knots and plenty of sunshine – perfect sailing conditions and an opportunity to use some of the Rooster summer kit, including a new pair of Lightweight Grip Gloves. Read More
By Matt Beck0 2122 0 -
Optimist, Rooster, Team RoosterHISC Optimist Open
Just had a fantastic weekend competing in the Optimist class at the Rooster Southern Traveller Series, hosted by Hayling Island Sailing Club. I was training here a few weeks ago, so it was good to be back again with my friends. The weather was perfect with a good breeze, sunshine and plenty of tide to … Read More
By Sam de la Feuillade0 1949 0 -
Optimist, Rooster, Team RoosterMy Weekend
Staunton open last Saturday, rain and light winds… not my thing. The organisation and club were great, but probably the less said about my sailing the better. Flame was fast, unfortunately I wasn’t – I really hate light wind conditions. Sunday was fun I went up to Draycote with Dad. We spent the morning messing … Read More
By Katie Byne2 2096 0 -
Optimist, Team RoosterOptimist inlands
Last weekend was the 2015 Optimist Inland Championships at Grafham Water. There were just under 200 boats in the main fleet and we completed 6 races over the two days. In the end there was...
By Matt Beck0 2874 1 -
Optimist, Team RoosterFirst days with Flame
Hi I have recently joined Team Rooster, and thought you would like to hear about it! I’ve never had a new boat out of the wrapper before and lots of new kit. Day 1- Dad...
By Katie Byne0 1830 0 -
Optimist, Rooster, Team RoosterSki Voile Optimist Regatta Antibes, 12 April 2015
Sailing out to the start with the new Rooster stickers on the hull It was a sunny day on the 12 April. The wind was very light (in France we say “floties”). We did 3 races and I was in the Minime (senior) fleet and my brother in the younger fleet. In the 1st … Read More
By Iona & Callum Wyper1 1702 0 -
Optimist, Rooster
My first sail in the rooster D optimist
My first sail in the Rooster D optimist was in Poole at the Parkstone open. The boat looked good and sailed brilliantly even without the correct sail which is probably somewhere on the M6!! The...
By Rooster Sailing0 1808 0 -
Optimist, Rooster, Team RoosterOptimist Sail Camp and Regatta, Hyeres 3-8 March 2015
During the half term holiday in early March I went to a sailing camp at Hyeres for Optimists racing in South East France. It was fun and exciting! After that week of sailing there...
By Iona & Callum Wyper1 2001 0 -
Laser, Optimist, RoosterSchoelcher International Sailing Week, Martinique : Optimist & Laser Radial sailing
We are just back from Martinique where we sailed at Schoelcher International Sailing Week. Martinique is one of the overseas French departments in the Caribbean, and this regatta is held in February at the same time as the annual Carnival in Martinique, so it’s also a great time to see some of the culture of … Read More
By Iona & Callum Wyper3 6593 2