Brewin Dolphin RS Elite UK National Championships - Preview
by Gerry Reid 21 Aug 2013 18:27 BST
22-25 August 2013
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RS Elites from all over the UK have set sail for what promises to be a superb UK National Championship at the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club.
Last hosted here in 2009, Event Director Gerry Reid is delighted to see this prestigious competition return, "This is a fantastic event for us to host again and we have received great support from our main Sponsor, Brewin Dolphin, with additional sponsorship from Charles Hurst Aston Martin, Jaguar, North Down Tourism and Tayto Crisps."
The series is shaping up to be a hotly contested one and sees the welcome return of Steve Powells, helm of 'E,TU' and the RS works boat KISS. Several local boats are also looking to make their mark in the fleet with Bangor based 'Storm', helmed by Stephen Polly, having recently enjoyed strong results. Sailing talent and former Miss Northern Ireland, Tiffany Brien, came runner up in last year's Nationals at Cowes and is hoping for further success this year. Other contenders with their eye on the glassware include brothers Mike and Gavin Vaughan in 'Toucan' and 'Anchorman' which sees former Olympian John Driscoll in the hot seat.
The series consists of ten races on Belfast Lough and will take place between Thursday 22nd August and Sunday 25th August.