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Getting Blazed

by Jonathon Saunders 12 Feb 2014 06:00 GMT 12 February 2014
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With the GJW Direct Sailjuice Winter Series all wrapped up and all eyes on the new season, it looks to be an exciting year for the Blaze. 25 took part in the epic winter traveller, led by the hardy Martin Saveker, who finished an impressive 9th (of around 800...). He wasn't alone in his achievements, Mike Lyons won the Oxford Blue and the Blaze claimed a race victory at the Datchet Flyer to boot.

Given Martin's performance over the winter, do we have a tip off for the next National Champion? Perhaps. In any case it is set to be a historic battle. 35 already pre-entered, putting the class on course for its biggest Nationals to date (current record, 54). And, to host the showdown, what better venue than the fickle waters of the Solent and the tried and tested hospitality of Warsash SC.

So, I'll see you there and we'll all get Blazed! Ahem.

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