Not expecting all of you to turn up..but it would be rude not to make the offer in the first place. And it also opens things up for a few photos of the proceedings


York Regatta

Jubilee Bank Holidays - Monday 4th & Tuesday 5th June
This is the one you've been waiting for, after 10 years plus absence from the race circuit YLYC will be hosting a two day regatta as part of the 2012 British Championship series at Elvington Airfield nr York, all sailors & visitors are welcome. Whole site available, two miles of runway, huge pan area & service roads, race circuits will be set according to conditions.

Sailing master - Mike Hampton, briefing 10:00hr Monday, prizes for 1st 2nd 3rd in each class, first aid cover provided during racing.
Series of races over two days for C3, C5, Standart & Mini (FISLY spec), entry fee £20 per pilot (no additional fee for sailing two classes)
Monday night venue TBC.
Free camping on site Sunday & Monday night – limited facilities, access available from 1600 hrs Sunday 3rd June with sailing/practice Sunday evening.
Contact Mike Bawden before May 21st to receive access code for combination lock on main gate & to book camping spot if required.

Email: mike@mbawden8.fsnet.co.uk
Tel: 07733 000818

Well we all had wind - bit sketchy at times on the Monday but picked up on the Tuesday. Rather than bombard everyone with photos that don't have relevance to the majority on here, I've picked out a couple in each class and left it at that.

Overall view of most of the mini yachts in their race.

Some of the close racing from the Class 3s.

Mike B working hard to get weight over the front and inside wheel

Martyn H in a Standart

Chucked in Mark's for the all aluminium frame build - some hard anodised black to avoid 'stiction'. Clever front suspension.

The 'Official Seagull Mini Yacht of the World Championships 2012'. The Silence with Martin winning another race.


Cheers Col