Daniel Atkinson after 3 weeks of learning to sail working hard in regatta fleet during the North East Optimist Championships

© David Coady North East Optimist Regional Championships at Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club
The NE Optimist Regional Championships took place at Derwent Reservoir over the weekend. Saturday was grey with a fine drizzle and often cold at times as competitors respected a minute of silence for the sad passing of our magnificent Queen.