Rudolph Regatta

The LRYSA held their annual Rudolph Regatta at Bosworth Water Trust on Saturday 4th December. The event is held at the end of the sailing season each year just for fun, although the youngsters taking part were still intent on winning. The weather was bright and sunny with a fierce wind, so it was a real challenge for them.

16 sailors took to the water wearing Santa hats, but most of these were lost in the wind.

The contestants were divided into a Junior Topper class and Senior Lazer class. Jacob Duce won the senior section followed by Tom Haywood, and Jamie Graham. In the Junior section first was Matt Haywood, followed by 2nd Adam Rowlatt, and 3rd Liam Poxon.

After the racing, parents, instructors, and students all enjoyed a party in the café to celebrate.

Although the racing season has ended for some, most of the racing team will continue to train all through the winter for the big Olympic year events coming up in 2012. They will represent Leicestershire at the 2012 National School Sailing Association Golden Jubilee Regatta marking 50 years of the NSSA inclusive sailing across the UK, which is being held at the Weymouth Olympic venue.

End of Season Final Regatta

It is not very often that you will find two Mayors from neighbouring boroughs, an ex Mayor and Lady Mayoress at the same sporting event. That is what happened on Sunday 18^th September at the final of the Mayors Trophy Sailing Regattas. The Mayor of Hinckley and Bosworth Councillor Robert Maine, Mrs Maine, the Mayor of Nuneaton and Bedworth Councillor Neil Philips, along with Councillor Keith Lynch and Mrs Maureen Lynch attended the final sailing regatta at Bosworth Water Trust held each year by the Leicestershire and Rutland Youth Sailing Association.