Heartwarming

Dunno about you, but I really love that Ian Walker did the Mirror Nationals with his daughter (and won, but that's secondary). It's great to seesailors of his level reconnecting with their roots; sailing for the pure joy of doing so. Not as if he ran away with the evnt either- 2nd place got just as many 1sts and 2nds, not bad for a helm less than half his age!

What's also great to see is that 126 competitors got on the water in the Mirror fleet.  They might not be everyones cuppa tea, but that's pretty impressive all the same, especially given the wind strength reported.

excellent event and lovely place to sail, assume this qualifies the Walkers for the Endeavour Trophy?

Great that kids are still racing in Mirrors at all levels. I know the ones at the champs will be new and serious, but spare a thought for all the Dads fixing up eBay Mirrors to teach their kids.

There's still between 45 and 60 Mirrors at Abersoch Mirror Week each August.  All abilities catered for and just 2 shortish back to back races each day 200m off the shore - loads of Dads with daughters (may have been won by Mike Budd crewing for his 6 year old daughter this year).
Strong possibility that mr Bear Grylls and/or his sons are racing next year as he's just bought my mates Mirror - lord only knows what he'll do to you if you get in his way

Originally posted by pondmonkey he'll probably strip naked and roll around in the mud... he should probably have bought a Blaze, those guys are well known for their stripping antics given any (alcohol fuelled) opportunity