ON THE WATER
Racing
The British youth squad gain experience at the World Championships
Tactics and trophies S
ixteen talented young sailors headed to Armação dos
Buzios, Brazil in December to represent Great Britain in the 2023 Youth Sailing World Championships. A week of mixed conditions
tested the squad, but lead coach James Hadden was pleased with how they coped. ‘The team worked really hard to prepare, allowing them to test their abilities against the world’s best in a mini Olympic-style environment. ‘It was fantastic to see
them perform so well. They all had some amazing experiences which they can take forwards into their next events and beyond – a bright future awaits.’ The sailors competed in
nine disciplines across seven classes: iQFOIL windsurfer, 29er (Skiff), Nacra 15
(Multihull), 420 (two-person dinghy), 420 (two-person dinghy), ILCA 6 (one-person dinghy) and Formula Kite (Kiteboarding). The team Ѓ˜˦˛˘˗ ˜˧˛˜ ˧˛˘ ˧ˣ ˧˘ ˜ six disciplines and third overall in the Nations Trophy – a good result. iQFOIL windsurfer Darcey
Shaw secured bronze when competing against 21 female windsurfers and was pleased with her medal in Brazil. ‘The event was really
good – making it onto the podium for bronze was fantastic, and I also saw a turtle! Now I’m taking time off to catch up with schoolwork and spend time with family. I’ll also be on the water, practising for my next event.’ Some sailors said the
event had taught them how to better their tactical skills and techniques, using the experience to plan training for events this year.
Events Youth and junior racing
RYA YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy 30 MARCH–5 APRIL Prepare for a spectacular showcase of young sailing talent, including the ILCA 6 and 7, 420, 29er and Nacra 15. This year sees wind foiling join the line-up.
ERIC TWINAME JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Rutland Sailing Club 4–6 MAY A unique opportunity for juniors in RYA Regional Training Groups try competitive racing. This year will also see the event trial new racing formats.
BYS REGIONAL JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Venues in England and Home Countries 22–23 JUNE Open to dinghy-sailing juniors under 16, the event caters for all skill levels and will feature new race formats.
RYA REGIONAL JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS & TECHNO293 UK WINDSURFING LEAGUE Locations TBC 7–8 SEPTEMBER ʶ˦˜˚ ˧˛˘ ˜˗˦˨˥Ѓ˚ ˦˘˔˦ ˧˛˘ ˧ events join forces at three locations and ˣ˥ˠ˜˦˘ ˧˛˥˜˜˚˜˗˦˨˥Ѓ˚ ˔˖˧˜ʡ
ERIC TWINAME YOUTH & JUNIOR TEAM RACING
Far from home: ˧˛˘ ʥ˘˥ Є˘˘˧
competing in Brazil at the end of 2023.
Oxford Sailing Club 12–13 OCTOBER The country’s biggest and best team racing event for youth and junior sailors.
Find out more about the British youth and junior racing at
www.rya.org.uk/ racing/british-youth-sailing/event
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Photo: World Sailing
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