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Event Report, Laser, Team RoosterLaser 4.7 Inlands 2016
The 2016 Laser 4.7 Inlands were held at the Rutland Water Sailing club over the weekend of 29th and 30th October. The event was run alongside the Radial and Standards and was also intended to...
By Matt Beck1 1737 0 -
Events & Results, RS 200, Team RoosterMaking a splash in the RS200 circuits
Photos courtesy of Roger Mant. There was a small yelp, and then a splash, and I realised I was alone in the boat, kite up, hurtling towards the leeward mark in 25kts of breeze. Glancing...
By DavidJ4 2085 0 -
Hints and Tips, Team Rooster, TopperTop 10 Topper Tips
Hello! As you may have gathered from the title, I’m going to share with you the many boat-prep tips and tricks which I’ve picked up during my time in the Topper National Squad. I don’t claim ownership...
By Frances Fox34 10419 2 -
Team Rooster, Topper2016 Sailing Summary
As I start my transition from the Topper into the Laser Radial class I thought it would be a good time to update you on my sailing progress during 2016. I finished the 2015 National Series...
By Jake Bowhay8 1878 1 -
Optimist, Team RoosterSailability at Frensham Pond & Optimist End of Season Championship
Thursday Frensham Pond Sailability In my school, Stepping Stones School, which is a school for people with disabilities, a group of us go sailing every Thursday from April until October. Last Thursday was different, instead...
By Jenna Snedker1 1376 0 -
Hints and Tips, Kit Bag, Team Rooster, TopperHow To Keep Warm When Training Through The Winter
As the sailing season draws to a close many people will be packing up their boats for the winter and forgetting all about sailing for a while. But if you’re one of those oddballs who’s...
By Rooster Sailing11 5931 1 -
Events & Results, National 12, Team RoosterThe Most Enjoyable Sailing
As the evenings are now becoming dark at an unsociable time, one thing is sure – no more mid-week evening sailing. I first started our club’s Wednesday Evening Handicap Series last year, to introduce sailing...
By George Finch6 2178 0 -
Nacra 17, Team RoosterItalian National Champions NACRA 17!!!
Last week we were in Formia racing for the Italian Championship title. The weather conditions were not the best, but we managed to get 5 races in in light wind conditions – 3 of which...
By Laura Marimon2 1539 0 -
Event Report, Laser, Team Rooster, TopperHarbouring Ambitions – Summer 2016
It was a great summer! Loads of sunshine, sailing & wind – sometimes too much wind like the Topper Nationals, nuff said on that! I managed to pack in a load of local events, mainly...
By Charlie South19 1448 0 -
Scorpion, Team RoosterPlanning for 2017
So the 2016 season is now coming to a close and thoughts are already turning to next year. Yes there may still be some events left this autumn but we’re already thinking ahead and the...
By Tom Jeffcoate3 1365 0