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420, Rooster, Team RoosterStart of a great summer
I started this year with a lot of training as I recently transitioned into a new boat, I spent most of my time training in Cork but I also travelled to Dublin. It was not long before my crew, Bill and I decided we were ready for an event. We decided that we would go … Read More
By James McCann0 1755 0 -
Laser, Team RoosterLearning How to Fly!
Photo (C) Paul Wakelin. Lots has happened since my last post! The RYA Youth Nationals back in April was a very fickle, light wind event, and I was happy to come away with a 6th place in the Radial fleet, ensuring me coach support as part of a funded team for the Laser Radial Europeans. … Read More
By Daniel Martin1 2720 1 -
Team Rooster, TopperTopper NS6 – Carsington “Launch for Life”
What I learnt this weekend: 1) Carsington is a LONG way away 2) Its a lake 3) Its really shifty 4) It can sometimes be sunny but mostly it rains! Read More
By Charlie South0 1972 0 -
Team Rooster, Topper
Big Rooster Weekend on the South Coast!
Saturday 8am we were at Hill Head on the Solent, just up the coast from my home club Stokes Bay. It was extremely windy to begin with but a lot of fun in the waves. The wind dropped right down for a bit but the sun was shining and the wind soon increased again, so … Read More
By Charlie South0 1828 0 -
Laser, Team RoosterLaser Connaught Championships
The weekend of 27th and 28th of June saw me compete in the Connaught Championships in Galway Bay Sailing Club on the west coast of Ireland. The forecast was looking windy so I was feeling confident; partially because I’m a heavy person for a 4.7 at 64 kg but also because I am now on … Read More
By AaronRogers0 2047 0 -
RS 200, Team RoosterRS200 Southern Championships, Parkstone YC
Last weekend was the RS200 Southern Championships held by Parkstone YC with 40 boats turning up to take part in a great training event for the Nationals. The race course was set not far off the beach which meant that there were choppy and shifty conditions making it a tough track. Read More
By George Yeoman0 2044 0 -
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 -
Rooster, Team RoosterThe Bike and Sail event, at Emsworth Slipper SC
This weekend we had the second ‘Bike and Sail’ event at Slipper, and given its success since being introduced to our programme last year I thought I’d write up a short report in case it is of interest for other clubs. The format of the event is captured in its title. In the morning, there … Read More
By Mark Riddington1 2195 0