26 Solos, including 18 visitors from 8 clubs, gave the 2010 Northern Travellers Series a great start at West Riding SC on 11th April.In addition to the regulars from last season, it was good to see some new, younger faces on the water. The uninspiring forecast of a cool 7-9 mph easterly was bettered when the wind piped up and the sun shone allowing some sparkling planing in the gusts.Varying between north east and east, the wind gave some interesting swings on the beats to the joy of some and the despair of others.
A small but content fleet of eight Finns took part
in the 2010 Finn Northern Championships at West Riding SC on Saturday 27th
March.A bright breezy day with the wind
swinging between west and northwest produced demanding conditions and some good
racing.The fleet included three boats
from the home club where the seeds of Finn sailing in the North have been sown.
Thirteen Phantoms and six Solutions came together
for a joint open meeting at West Riding SC on Saturday 27th
March.The bright and breezy conditions
produced some demanding conditions and there were significant wind shifts to
keep race leaders on their metal if they were to keep the pursuing pack at bay.
Andrew Wilde dominated the Phantom fleet with three
straight wins, although there was some good scrapping close behind.Wilde led all the way in the first race,
leading from Mike Webster, Thomas Tindall and Alex Morrison round the first
lap. Webster dropped back while Morrison showed good pace coming through for
second place ahead of Tindall with Mark Weston in 4th place.
The 2010 Programme and OOD list is now available in the download section under events or by following the link below. Please check your duty date and arrange a swap if you are unable to make it.
Club News 
Laser Solo Open 11th April 2010