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Lakeland & Border Laser Grand Prix at Kielder Water - Preview

by Jonathan Nicoll 3 Sep 2014 08:26 BST 6 September 2014

The series moves to the beautiful surroundings of Kielder on the 6th September as part of Kielder Water Sailing Club's annual September Open. With 4 out of 7 events complete the series is wide open.

The only person who has appeared more than once in the top three is Tony Bamforth from Annandale S.C. who is therefore leading the series with a first and a second. All the other top three places were taken by 10 different sailors from 8 different clubs.

Remaining events are at St Mary's Loch on 4th Oct and the final event and series prize-giving are at Annandale S.C. on 11th October. All sailors who compete in 4 events will receive a prize sponsored by UKLA and Rooster Sailing and be eligible for the draw to win a Wildwind sailing holiday.

Winners so far:

South Windermere - Julian Elwood, Ullswater Y.C
Derwent Reservoir - Isaac Marsh, Scammonden Water S.C.
Bassenthwaite - Tony Bamforth, Annandale S.C.
Coniston - Sam Jones, Coniston S.C.

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