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Huw Beare awarded Most Improved Junior Shield at Starcross Yacht Club

by Peter Solly 12 Apr 2022 15:18 BST 8 April 2022
Huw Beare sailing at Paignton during an RYA Regional Training Group weekend © Bob Beare

Huw Beare was awarded with coveted shield for most improved junior at Starcross Yacht Club on Friday 8th April. Huw, who sails a Topper, has been a stalwart member of SYC junior sailing for many years.

In 2021 he was selected to join the RYA Regional Training Group, travelling around the region to training and racing events. He has had some excellent results in 2021, including third in the SW Topper Championships at Paignton.

The shield is awarded annually to the junior who has shown the most progression and development.

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