Youth Nationals 2011 Hermanus

YOUTH NATIONALS 2011 HERMANUS

1ST DANIAL SPRATLEY, 2ND DAVID WILSON, 3RD EMMA FRENCH (New Zealand)

All Africa Games 2011

FINAL DAY & PRIZEGIVING  - Sunday, 11 September

What stars...... the South African team takes home the most medals out of any other country at the 2011 All Africa Games. It has been an experience of note working with this team - I have enjoyed getting to know each of our sailors and to share this experience with them. The cherry on the top has been the success shown in their results AS WELL AS the amount each of them has learned and grown from taking part in this event.

The final race for the Optimist class, 420 class and Radial classes took part this morning in lighter breezes than the rest of the regatta, but the organisation was once more flawless and all 3 races were completed by 13h00. We are really happy with all the results of all our sailors - well done Team South Africa...

OPTIMIST BOYS - 11 races sailed, 18 entries

1        David Wilson        RSA        18 

2        Abelkhalek Boussouar        ALG        19

3        Ruben Heard        RSA        62

4        Daniel Spratley     RSA        65

5        Islam Khoualed        ALG        68

6        Mahdi Zemmour        ANG        70

OPTIMIST GIRLS - 11 races sailed, 8 entries

1        Ines Gmati        TUN        11

2        Emma Clark        RSA        30

3        Rita Montinho        ANG        45

DAY FIVE- Fri, 9 September

 Rest day, no sailing

DAY FOUR - Thurs, 8 September

South Africa and Seychelles dominated the Laser class today as did our SA Optimist and 420 sailors - it was a great day. The winds started light as usual and once more picked up from the same 090 degree ENE direction with max gusts of 17 knots. Perfect weather - perfect wind for sailing. If you ever want to come to Mozambique for a holiday, September is the time to come!

The Optimists started the day with their usual 2 races and David Wilson was unbeatable once again with a 1,2. Ruben finished 9,4 and Daniel improved substantially with a 5,3. Emma battled to get going but picked up her game in the 2nd race finishing in the girls class with a 6,3. Eben and Johan were invincible with a 1,1 and are loving the brand new 420 supplied to all the sailors taking part. They say the boat is completely different to the 420s we have in SA and it's sheer pleasure sailing with all the new, improved equipment.

Rudy and Craig both sailed like stars and together with both sailors from Seychelles, they were streaks ahead of the rest of the fleet. Watching these top Laser sailors on the course is both exciting and a pleasure to see such athletic prowess. Rudy 2,2,3 and Craig 6,5,4.     

Day 5 is a lay day for all but the Radials, who have 2 races starting at 10am. The winds are predicted to be fresh off-shore turning to the ENE later in the day. We hope to take all our sailors to watch some of the other SA teams in their respective sports today - basketball, soccer, netball and swimming. Last night there was great excitement in our accommodation as the SA athletics team arrived. It's so great to feel like one large supportive family, not just with fellow sailors but with athletes from so many diverse sports. We have tremendous support from our team mates, particularly our Optimist sailors that seem to have become the mascots of the entire All Africa Games team.

Overall standing after day 4:

OPTIMIST BOYS - 8 races sailed, 18 entries

David Wilson = 1

Ruben Heard = 3

Daniel Spratley = 9

OPTIMIST GIRLS - 8 races sailed, 8 entries

Emma Clark = 2

Results after race 8 on day 4.

Boys

1st

1368

RSA

David Wilson

9.0

14.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

(5.0)

1.0

2.0

1.0

2.0

3rd

1386

RSA

Rubin Heard

31.0

47.0

4.0

3.0

2.0

2.0

7.0

(16.0)

9.0

4.0

9th

1347

RSA

Daniel Spratley

53.0

69.0

11.0

4.0

9.0

(16.0)

12.0

9.0

5.0

3.0

Girls

2nd

1379

RSA

Emma Clark

21.0

27.0

5.0

2.0

3.0

2.0

4.0

3.0

(6.0)

2.0

DAY THREE - Wed, 7 September 2011

Light winds all day lead to interesting changes on the scoreboard and more competition for our heavy-wind-dominant SA sailors in all classes. The Optimists and 420s sailed their scheduled two races and the Laser Radials started later than expected for their 3 races, thankfully in the more steady sea breeze that seems to fill in after lunchtime each day. With the SA sailors leading most of the classes going into racing today, it seems they were the target of cover-racing and jury boat attention in each class throughout the day. This unfortunately resulted in 3 DSQs - hugely disappointing but a challenge and good learning curve for our team.

David sailed consistently in both races and secured a 1st and 2nd. Daniel was still battling to get ahead of the main pack and finished the day with a 12,9. Ruben finished 7th in the first race and realised the left side of the course paid, but after the start of the 2nd race, he still ended up sailing to the right of the course and ended up rounding the first mark 3rd last. He finished his discard race 17th and very disappointed. Emma was consistent amongst the girls with a 4,3.

Latest pictures from All Africa Games in Maputo 06/09/2011

    

    

    

    

Update 06\09\2011

Boys

1st

Optimist

1368

RSA

David Wilson

8.0

8.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

5.0

2nd

Optimist

1386

RSA

Rubin Heard

11.0

11.0

4.0

3.0

2.0

2.0

10th

Optimist

1347

RSA

Daniel Spratley

40.0

40.0

11.0

4.0

9.0

16.0

Girls

3rd

Optimist

1379

RSA

Emma Clark

12.0

12.0

5.0

2.0

3.0

2.0

        

        

DAY TWO - Tues, 6 September

The Optimist class sailed out for their racing on schedule and started race 3 at 10am in a fresh offshore breeze. Competition was tough and our SA sailors battled to read the wind switches. They dominated the starts and first beats, but often lost a few positions by going the wrong way, unlike the Tunisian sailors that, although having slower boat speed, managed to read wind pressure changes on the course accurately on each leg often overtaking our sailors. The 4th race was won overall by a Tunisian girl but Emma also had an outstanding race finishing in the top 5 with Ruben and David.

After the start of the Optimist race 4, the Laser full rigs and 420s were given permission to launch, and the wind dropped substantially. After a lengthy postponement once the Optimists had finished racing for the day and headed back to shore, the Lasers started their race 1 in the prevailing sea breeze that picked up steadily throughout the afternoon giving the Lasers their scheduled 3 races and the 420s their 2 races. With the Seychelles two-times Olympian sailor on the water, the two South African entries had tough competition and struggled to keep up with the leading boat. Allan Julie from Seychelles won all 3 races for the day with Rudy McNeill achieving 3,2,3 and Craig Richards a 4,5,5. Our 420 sailors dominated the class once again with a 1,2.

Overall SA standings after day two of sailing

OPTIMIST BOYS - 4 races sailed, 18 entries

David Wilson = 1

Ruben Heard = 2

Daniel Spratley = 10

OPTIMIST GIRLS - 4 races sailed, 8 entries

Emma Clark = 3

420 - 4 races sailed, 5 entries

Eben & Johan Vivier = 1

LASER RADIAL MEN - 3 races sailed, 16 entries

Stefano Marcia = 3

Matthew Shaw = 2

LASER RADIAL WOMEN - 3 races sailed, 10 entries

Jessica Deary = 1

Bridget Clayton = 2

LASER - 3 races sailed, 17 entries

Rudy McNeill = 2

Craig Richards = 4

Day 3 of sailing will see the Optimists, 420s and Laser Radials on the water whilst the Laser full rig sailors enjoy a day off. The weather is overcast with light winds predicted to switch back to the on-shore trade winds around lunchtime. Our guys and girls are all pretty confident and positive for some great results again today.

Pictures :

047: Our Optimist sailors with a basketball player from Ivory Coast at the opening ceremony on Saturday night. We all feel like midgets in the Games Village as there are so many of these really tall athletes walking around.

002: The SA sailing team in the Games Village dining area. They serve over 18,000 meals per day.

003: Feels like boot camp - this is how we get our meals. This is my breakfast without the meat. Add to this cold meats and sometimes cold boerewors and you get the idea. Food has been pretty good and plentiful but the queues have been a challenge of patience.

Update 05\09\2011

ALL AFRICA GAMES Day One 

The organisers planned anad managed to achieve 2 races for Optimists, 2 for the 420s and 3 for the Radials today. Although racing was delayed by the light clocking winds this morning, they finally got underway just after noon when the wind settled to a sea breeze of about 8 knots. It picked up throughout the afternoon to about 15 knots to provide perfect racing conditions. The Laser class got the day off as they decided to alternate Radials and Laser full rigs daily due to the limited number of available boats now being shared between the two fleets.

Results are still to be posted but you can get these on the AAG website : www.cojamaputo2011.org.mz daily. From what I saw from shore, it's as follows:

Optimists:

David Wilson 1,1

Ruben Heard 4,5

Daniel Spratley 11,6

Emma Clark (they are scoring girls separately) 5,1

  

Above the 2011 Optimist team representing South Africa in Maputu from left:

 Coach Ricky Robinson, Emma Clark, Danial Spratley, Ruben Heard, David Wilson

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Update: 30/08/2011

Team SA ready for Mozambican mission

Monday August 29, 2011By Mark Etheridge
Team South Africa were given a rousing send-off in Johannesburg on Monday night as they headed off to Maputo, Mozambique and the All Africa Games.
The team of more than 300 athletes and officials will be in action from 3-18 September and are aiming to end the continental competition as top dogs.
Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula had earlier in the day begun the send-off to the South African rugby team as they depart for New Zealand and the defence of their Rugby World Cup title and made time to say goodbye to the Africa Games team.
“No team must leave these shores without a proper send-off,” said Mbalula. “The All Africa Games will add value to the journey of sports development and you must know that all of South Africa are behind you.
“Use these games to prepare for the ultimate battle in 2012 at the Olympic Games and remember that the more you sweat in practise, the less you bleed in battle.”
SASCOC CEO Tubby Reddy urged the team to give of their best at all time. “I ask you to knuckle down as conditions are not always going to be as good as you would normally expect but be good ambassadors and come back safe and sound.. and as No1′s.”
For his part, SASCOC President Gideon Sam said that the team must send out a clear message. “We are an economic power in Africa. People look up to us so it’s up to them to demonstrate to them how to compete. Countries are catching up and it’s up to us to show them.”
The team’s boxing and volleyball teams left on Monday already as they are expected to be first to compete but the bulk of the team, apart from athletes competing at the World Athletics Championships, were at the send-off.
Among them was one of the youngest team members, 13-year-old Optimist sailor, David Wilson, the Grade 8 Somerset College pupil “hoping to win a medal” in Mozambique.
Netball captain Precious Mthembu was also there. “Some of the top players aren’t here but we’re all from a 30-strong squad so we’ll give of our best.”

FINAL DAY  - Sunday, 11 September

What stars...... the South African team takes home the most medals out of any other country at the 2011 All Africa Games. It has been an experience of note working with this team - I have enjoyed getting to know each of our sailors and to share this experience with them. The cherry on the top has been the success shown in their results AS WELL AS the amount each of them has learned and grown from taking part in this event.

The final race for the Optimist class, 420 class and Radial classes took part this morning in lighter breezes than the rest of the regatta, but the organisation was once more flawless and all 3 races were completed by 13h00. We are really happy with all the results of all our sailors - well done Team South Africa...

OPTIMIST BOYS - 11 races sailed, 18 entries

1        David Wilson        RSA        18 

2        Abelkhalek Boussouar        ALG        19

3        Ruben Heard        RSA        62

4        Daniel Spratley     RSA        65

5        Islam Khoualed        ALG        68

6        Mahdi Zemmour        ANG        70

OPTIMIST GIRLS - 11 races sailed, 8 entries

1        Ines Gmati        TUN        11

2        Emma Clark        RSA        30

3        Rita Montinho        ANG        45

DAY SIX- Sat, 10 September

David continues his dominance at the front on the pack, closely followed by Ruben Heard and Daniel Sprately who has found his pace! Emma Clarke had another good day on the water!

Emma got a 1st and a 2nd.

David got three 2nds.

Rubin Heard a 4th, 6th and unfortunatley a DSQ

Daniel Sprately a 4th and a 3rd. 

British Nationals 2011

Final Results Well done everyone! Gold Fleet. Pictures from Day 3    Day 5 results. Senior Fleet. Henry achieved a magnificent 15th place out of 42 in race 5! http://www.kbsuk.com/data/OptimistIOCAEvents/data/results/2011natsennh.html Series Place Sail No Helm M/F Prize Age Club Ribbon Series Points R1A Green/Purple R1B Pink/Turquoise R2A Green/Pink R2B Pink/Turquoise R3A Green/Turquoise R3B Purple/Pink R4A Pink/Turquise R4B Green/Purple R5A Purple/Turquoise R5B Green/Pink R6A Purple/Pink R6B Green/Turquoise 53 RSA1271 Henry DANIELS M 14 Victoria Lakec Turquoise 124 32 27 19 45 15 31 58 RSA1384 Jesse MARTIN M 15 Algoa Bay YC Green 134 19 27 17 55 43 28 75 RSA1382 Travis BARRETT M 14 Milnerton AquaticC Purple 176 36 40 53 48 22 30 87 RSA1377 Ryan ROBINSON M 15 Boskop YC Green 191 30 42 48 44 27 63 92 RSA1379 Emma CLARK F 15 Victoria LakeC Pink 200 34 37 42 41 46 49 109 RSA1308 Carly elsé HUGO F 15 Hermanus YC Turquoise 244 46 38 56 51 56 53 Junior Fleet http://www.kbsuk.com/data/OptimistIOCAEvents/data/results/2011natjunnh.html Series Place Sail No Helm M/F Prize Age Club Series Points R1A Yellow/Blue R1B Red/White R2A Yellow/Red R2B Blue/White R3A Yellow/White R3B Blue/Red R4A Red/White R4B Yellow/Blue R5A Blue/White R5B Yellow/Red 32 RSA1385 Georgou DIVARIS M 11 GLYC 66 13 20 12 21 36 The field now gets split into Gold Fleet with Henry and Jesse, Silver with Travis, Ryan, Emma and Else. Georgou makes it through to the Junior Gold fleet. Update 02 August 2011 pm Henry Daniels showing determination on day 2. Great photo! Update 02 August 2011 am        Coaches thoughts: The current changed during the course of the race.  Before the start there was a strong flood tide, which I measured in a South West direction. By the time the racing got off, the current was steady.  The effect of current during the race and start was nil.  I’ve gone over issues of current with the sailors and I  will remind them when it is likely to make a difference to their races.  The weather was overcast with midlevel rain cloud, which played a small role in the wind direction and strength.  The wind started off  as a shift  between 190 and 210 degrees,  but with very gradual oscillations.  It dropped steadily throughout the day and as it did, the oscillations became more apparent - as well as differences in wind spead between puffs and lulls. It’s hard to defend against this  - and there were drastic changes to get position in the fleet.  Jessie gained from the right hand shift, moving middle of the fleet up to 19th in his flight.  The pattern seemed to be that when the wind died, it went to the left  - and as it increased it went to the right. Which would mean that in the lulls the sailors should be on port tack and that in the gusts, they would normally be on starboard tacks - unless other boats blocked  this.  They are probably doing this intuitively, but it will be good for them to be aware of the pattern.  Similarly in the tune up race in the rain squalls, the wind would shift a bit to the right and afterwards go back again. As the races were  finishing off, the current started to build again in the ebb direction which flows NE.  By this point most boats were finished.  Yogi had quite a good start and was happy with his height, but felt he lacked a little bit of speed. He also felt he lost on the reach and gained on the run -  which was a common comment about the rest of our sailors.  The Junior fleet started first.  Ryan and Travis had fantastic starts taking advantage of the bow in the line caused by the black flag wariness.  Emma and Elsé got sailed over at the start and I felt that they should have tacked away earlier into clean air.  Henry sailed consistenly pulling up the fleet from a mediocre start.  The sailors will all be looking to improve on their performances tomorrow and will learn from today’s experience.  Our sailors have got into the morning routine nicely, waking up at 7 a.m. , going for a run on the beach and a stretch – doubling up as a weather check – followed by breakfast, packing and travel - to arrive at the club at 9 a.m. .  This allows enough time to rig and prepare for a 9:45 launch, followed by current, speed, wind and startline checks in time for a 10:45 warning signal. Morning All, I sent you all pictures of the start this morning and yesterday. Wow seeing that many boats all going out together was just amazing.  I know there was very little wind, but it is extremely well organised, with none of the flapping and panicking that we usually have on the shore.  The sailors go down to the launch site, they then get permission to launch.  Thereafter they gather out to sea then move as a group nearer the course.  There’s very little chance that our sailors could miss a start.  They all come in much the same way and after the race, everyone is given a plate of pasta.  We’re just back from a beach braai or barbeque where the sailors were encouraged to play rounders with some junior sailors.  They chose rather to hang around talking to some new American friends, sharing and giggling about our language differences.  Just saying aluminium causes much laughter.  They were also keen to teach everyone about Braai-ing not barbeque-ing.  I roasted two chickens, made some salads and bought a few Walsh lamb chops for the braai.    After all their big talk. our boys disappeared down the beach with their gang, leaving Ricky and me to braai.  Even though the race results were rotten our sailors all came off the water smiling and keen to go out again tomorrow.  Travis: says it was terrible – way to light _ and impossible to sail in that weather.  Jessie: reckons that the race was slow and shifty.  Henry:  It was tough sailing, and starts were surprisingly crowded. Georgou: It went fine, the Americans were very fast! Ryan: My sailing was good – great actually! The last bit I messed up a bit and went to the wrong side when the opposite side had a huge lift – it was just unlucky … Emma: it was Okaaay … there were nice people on the water I finished with an Irish person Elsé :  I finished with a fun Scot.    According to the Scot –“ you can’t call this wind and you can’t call it yachting, but you can call it boating”.  In the end surprise surprise they brought the finish to us.  Ricky says that this if the first time he’s ever seen this happening.  If the race officer believes that the positions are already established at the back of the fleet with time limit approaching and position changes unlikely, they  drive past you with a W flag.  This then becomes your finish position.  Update 01 August 2011 Day one results. Jesse lying top South African in 37th out of 142, Ryan in 59 and Henry in 63, Travis in 71 and with Emma lying 67, Travis in 71 and Else's race was cancelled with no wind. Keep going guys! http://www.kbsuk.com/data/Opti​mistIOCAEvents/data/results/20​11natsennh.html Update from Pwllheli 30 July 2011Hello Everyone Well we’re here and settled and sailing! There were a few hiccups along the way – Elsé got food poisoning / the airline lost a sail and then found it on the side of the runway. … Jen and Allan Williams have been amazing and drove over 2 hours to fetch us and hang around the airport for ages while the airline looked for the sail and then drive us most of the way home…. They are lovely welcoming people as are the rest of the people we’ve met here. Oh I wish I had had a camera when the boats were unpacked from their boxes. They were all in awe of these brand new fresh oppies. Racing will start on Monday and the kids have had today and yesterday using their new boats. Firstly – you’ve all got lovely children. They’re a pleasure to have with me. You probably don’t know this but they all know how to clean up a kitchen and make their beds. We’re staying in the bottom two floors of the flat and we really are comfortable. The VAN (big big van) that I’m driving is a bit of a mission on these little roads but we all fit in fine and have more than enough space to carry all our gear back and forth. I’ve turned on the heating in the flat so that we can dry our hiking pants and other gear - it worked a treat last night. We had counted on being able to eat packed lunches from the club but they really are less than adequate and very expensive, so we’ve decided to make most of our food at home. Your children are all eating what I would normally feed my family including lots of fruit. By the way they all eat salad and finish a mountain of food – they are all fine. None of my Vodacom internet connection stuff is working here and the club have just turned on their wireless for us. From now on I’ll be able to send you some regular updates. I’ll send you photo’s tomorrow. The children should be coming of the water now. Till then …. Best wishes Janet Hugo Update 28 July 2011 Well we’re here and settled and sailing! There were a few hiccups along the way – Elsé got food poisoning / the airline lost a sail and then found it on the side of the runway. … Jen and Allan Williams have been amazing and drove over 2 hours to fetch us and hang around the airport for ages while the airline looked for the sail and then drive us most of the way home…. They are lovely welcoming people as are the rest of the people we’ve met here.    Oh I wish I had had a camera when the boats were unpacked from their boxes.  They were all in awe of these brand new fresh oppies.  Racing will start on Monday and the kids have had today and yesterday using their new boats.  Firstly – you’ve all got lovely children.  They’re a pleasure to have with me.  You probably don’t know this but they all know how to clean up a kitchen and make their beds.  We’re staying in the bottom two floors of the flat and we really are comfortable.    The VAN (big big van) that I’m driving is a bit of a mission on these little roads but we all fit in fine and have more than enough space to carry all our gear back and forth.  I’ve turned on the heating in the flat so that we can dry our hiking pants and other gear - it worked a treat last night.  We had counted on being able to eat packed lunches from the club but they really are less than adequate and very expensive, so we’ve decided to make most of our food at home.  Your children are all eating what I would normally feed my family including lots of fruit.  By the way they all eat salad and finish a mountain of food –  they are all  fine.  UPDATE 28/07/2011 The British Nationals Team arrived in Pwhelli (try pronounce that) and spent the first day practising on the water with the team from the USA. They checked into their cosy accomodation and got an early night. Racing gets underway tomorrow! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Good luck to Jesse, Henry, Travis, Georgou, Emma, Else and Ryan who are going to British Nationals 2011 in Pwheli, Wales. Here is the link for daily updates http://www.kbsuk.com/optimist/​iocaevents/index.asp?EventID=3​2 IOCA(UK) Major Events - Event Home Page www.kbsuk.com IOCA(UK) Major EventsVolvo Optimist British National and Open ChampionshipPwllheli Sailing Club30/07/2011 - 05/08/2011   Below are Emma, Ryan, Henry, Jesse, Ricky (Coach) and Georgou. Else and Travis were not present yet.     Each morning the team start with a jog and a good stretch.  Ricky is amazing getting them out of bed and out into the rain or chilly morning.  I have more difficulty getting them into bed.  It is still light at 10:00pm and it is a huge excuse not to go to bed – I’m getting more strict about it the closer we get to racing.  Our first tune up race will be on Sunday afternoon with racing starting on Monday. The wind has been quite light and today our sailors had some intense starting practises.  Then they trained with the British, after “Poms” went in our team trained with the Americans (Yanks according to Henry).  And after they went home ….our guys still stayed out.    Our team are not sissies !  Ricky and I have organised that all the boats were measured and entered correctly.  Thank you for all the sail certificates our paperwork and measuring went smoothly.  Best wishes Janet Hugo CFP ® Update 01 August 2010 Day one results. Jesse lying top South African in 37th out of 142, Ryan in 59 and Henry in 63, Travis in 71 and with Emma lying 67, Travis in 71 and Else's race was cancelled with no wind. Keep going guys! http://www.kbsuk.com/data/Opti​mistIOCAEvents/data/results/20​11natsennh.html ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Some of the best of Britain’s up and coming young sailors are ready for a full week of racing at the 2011 Volvo Gill Optimist Open and National Championships, Pwllheli Sailing Club. Over 450 British and International competitors, from 15 nations will take part in the annual event from Saturday 30th July – Friday 5th August. Racing throughout the week will be split into five separate categories, the Senior Fleet for those aged thirteen to fifteen, the Junior Fleet for those aged eight to twelve, Regatta Racing aged eight and above and for those that are looking for transition to the Junior fleet, Regatta Coaching for those competing at the event for the first time and Mini Racers aged eight and nine, who are just learning to sail. “This year we have more international entries than last year with a number of new countries involved including South Africa, Kenya, New Zealand and Finland. It is fantastic to attract so many young sailors from across the globe. In the British fleets some of the top sailors have progressed and moved on so the regatta is wide open. The next generation are coming through and will be using the National Championships to find their positions within their fleets. It will be an exciting event for all.”   Said Simon Rogers, IOCA (UK) Technical Officer. In the senior fleet, 2011 World squad members will be using the opportunity to practice against overseas competition. 2011 Volvo Gill Optimist Inland Champion, Welshman Matt Whitfield (14, Penarth YC), Jamie Calder (13, Loch Tummel) and Joseph Burns (14, Spinnaker SC) are all looking to the take home the National Champion title. Gill Race Team member, Sarah Norbury will be looking to defend her top British girl title fending off competition from 2011 Euro team members Mimi El-Khazindar (14, Royal Lymington) and Georgia Booth (14, Scaling Dam SC). 2009 and 2010 Junior National Champion, Freddie Grogono (13, St Mawes SC) has progressed to the Senior Fleet and will be looking to triumph amongst his new competitors.   In the Junior fleet, 2011 Volvo Gill Optimist Inland Champion, William Heathcote (9, Royal Lymington) will be looking to repeat his success at Graftham Water but faces stiff competition from newly selected Gill Race team and World squad member Milo Gill-Taylor (11, Spinnaker YC).    From overseas Spain’s Nestor Cano (14, C Nautic Vilassar De Mar) and Ireland’s Peter McCann (14, Royal Cork YC) will be both be looking to repeat last year’s success with top ten finishes “There are some really good sailors competing here in Pwllheli. It is my second National Championships over here and I really enjoyed last year in Weymouth and Portland.  Compared to back home it is definitely wavier and the currents are different. It can also be hard to tell where the gust is coming from, but I’m really looking forward to getting out there and starting the racing” Said Nestor.  This is the first year that Volvo and Gill have jointly sponsored the Optimist Sailing Class in the UK and includes support for three major annual championships: The Volvo Gill Optimist Inland Championships, the Volvo Gill Optimist Open and National Championships and the Volvo Gill Optimist End of Season Championships which will be taking place at Rutland Sailing Club, 8-9 October. For full entry lists visit www.optimistsailing.org.uk Series Place Sail No Helm M/F Prize Age Club Ribbon Series Points R1A Green/Purple R1B Pink/Turquoise R2A Green/Pink R2B Pink/Turquoise R3A Green/Turquoise R3B Purple/Pink R4A Pink/Turquise R4B Green/Purple R5A Purple/Turquoise R5B Green/Pink R6A Purple/Pink R6B Green/Turquoise R7 R8 R9 R10 R11 R12 47 RSA1271 Henry DANIELS M 14 Victoria Lakec Red 299 32 27 19 45 15 31 60 43 28 24 62 20 59 RSA1384 Jesse MARTIN M 15 Algoa Bay YC Red 367 19 27 17 55 43 28 43 53 29 51 57 67 Silver Fleet Series Place Sail No Helm M/F Prize Age Club Ribbon Series Points R1A Green/Purple R1B Pink/Turquoise R2A Green/Pink R2B Pink/Turquoise R3A Green/Turquoise R3B Purple/Pink R4A Pink/Turquise R4B Green/Purple R5A Purple/Turquoise R5B Green/Pink R6A Purple/Pink R6B Green/Turquoise R7 R8 R9 R10 R11 R12 11 RSA1379 Emma CLARK F 15 Victoria LakeC Green 257 34 37 42 41 46 49 6 7 8 3 33 45 27 RSA1377 Ryan ROBINSON M 15 Boskop YC Green 334 30 42 48 44 27 63 17 NYF72 NYF72 30 1 23 42 RSA1308 Carly elsé HUGO F 15 Hermanus YC Green 419 46 38 56 51 56 53 40 35 31 33 36 55 51 RSA1382 Travis BARRETT M 14 Milnerton AquaticC Green 492 36 40 53 48 22 30 28 BFD72 NYF72 NYF72 NYF72 NYF72 Junior fleet Series Place Sail No Helm M/F Prize Age Club Ribbon Series Points R1A Yellow/Blue R1B Red/White R2A Yellow/Red R2B Blue/White R3A Yellow/White R3B Blue/Red R4A Red/White R4B Yellow/Blue R5A Blue/White R5B Yellow/Red R6A Blue/Red R6B Yellow/White R7 R8 R9 R10 R11 R12 42 RSA1385 Georgou DIVARIS M 11 GLYC Yellow 271 13 20 12 21 36 39 22 BFD75 45 30 42 30