Please select your home edition
Edition
Musto 2023 HPX LEADERBOARD

Flying Fifteen Southern Traveller's Series at Aldeburgh Yacht Club

by John Hanson 12 Jun 2023 18:04 BST 3-4 June 2023
Justin Waples and Jackie Mckellar win the Flying Fifteen Southern Travellers event at Aldeburgh © John Hanson

If you did not attend you missed an amazing event: 12 to 20 knots of windward-leeward courses on Saturday - not a cloud in the sky! 16 teams entered including eight visitors.

The Sunday was similar weather, but the club started with a windward leeward which then turned into around the cans, if you have never sailed from Aldeburgh, we cannot tell you how beautiful it is while racing.

The Southern Traveller's Series of which this is part is all about turning up, racing hard, and making new friends. One great example of this was a visitor that had never travelled to an open meeting asked for some help rigging and setting up their boat. In ten minutes, six people worked together, the boat was rigged, tuned, and ready to go.

What was even better the crew of that boat sailed better than they had expected and kept walking around smiling (and buying drinks to say thank you).

Congratulations go to GBR 4033 Justin Waples and Jackie Mckellar, visiting from Burnham RCYC, who not only had a convincing win but were some of the most active sailors helping other race teams improve their boat performance (an amazing team).

Overall Results:

PosBoatSail NoHelmCrewClubR1R2R3R4R5Pts
1stSparks & Bubbles4033Justin WaplesJackie MckellarRCYC‑312216
2ndSnaffu4094John HansonHelen SeldenRYA‑221126
3rdTrue Luff3844Duncan MatthewJohn ChalkerAldeburgh YC13(RET)4614
4thForegone Confusion3699Jeremy YoungHenry Gordon‑JonesAldeburgh YC5‑633314
5thFfast Idiots3764Chris SparkEmma SparkAldeburgh YC444‑5416
6thRiffRaff3726Duncan GrindleyJon MortimerGrafham Water‑8556521
7thForgetmenot3467Nick BarkerMatt LisAldeburgh YC6987‑1230
8thMojo3583Mike WilcznskiJean WilcznskiRORC‑9868830
9thSweet Polly3826Adam OliverOliver ScottAldeburgh YC‑11779730
10thFfoxy Lady3866Steven StewartDavid Chinn‑ShawBroxbourne SC10111011‑1442
11thNelly The Eleffant3707Brian TurnerPeter CoomberBroxbourne SC712915(RET)43
12thEffervescence4097Raymond FlanaganToby BushillDraycote SC(DNF)10DNF101148
13thNo Half Measures3485George SylvesterAlfie SylvesterAldeburgh YC121311‑141349
14thFflash3689David CoppSteve CooneyAldeburgh YC(DNC)DNCDNC12955
15thFfirsty Work3695Anthony HintonSimon GerishAldeburgh YC(DNS)DNCDNS131057
16thFfabulous4090Chris BrittainGillian HamiltonCowes Corinthian YC(DNF)DNCDNCDNCDNC68

Related Articles

Flying Fifteen National Championship overall
Proper championship conditions arrive for the final day of the event Competitors at the UK Flying Fifteen National Championship woke to clear, sunny skies on the final morning — though some may have wished for a little more sleep after an evening of live music and the England-Norway World Cup match. Posted on 14 Jul Flying Fifteen National Championship day 3
The fickle conditions continue but two more races are completed Day three of the 2026 Flying Fifteen National Championship at Tees & Hartlepool YC dawned with slightly cooler weather, a light but consistent wind and – mercifully – no sign of the visibility-reducing haze that had delayed proceedings previously. Posted on 13 Jul Flying Fifteen National Championship days 1 & 2
A light wind start at Tees & Hartlepool YC The UK Flying Fifteen fleet, along with several boats from Ireland and one from Australia, have gathered at Tees & Hartlepool Yacht Club for their 2026 National Championship. It's been over thirty years since a F15 championship has been held at the club. Posted on 12 Jul 2026 Flying Fifteen National Championship Preview
A return to Tees & Hartlepool YC and a different emphasis this year Entry is open and final preparations underway for the 2026 Flying Fifteen National Championship which takes place from 9th - 12th July at Tees & Hartlepool Yacht Club, our first return to this club in some 25 years. Posted on 18 Jun Burnham Flying Fifteen Open
A unique event in many ways The Royal Corinthian at Burnham on Crouch hosted their Flying Fifteen Open on the 13th/14th of June sponsored by Waples Wines. Posted on 17 Jun First Flying Fifteen Regatta to be held in Canada
Great fun and lots learned at Saltspring Island The Flying 15 Canada first international Flying Fifteen Regatta brought together sailors from across British Columbia and beyond for three days of racing and camaraderie. Posted on 12 Jun Flying 15 Bulwark Trophy at Hayling Island
One boat even got flattened on a downhill leg after a gybe went awry This year's Bulwark trophy was part of a double handed regatta run by Hayling Island Sailing Club. As this event was not paired with the Southern Championships the attendance of visitors was low with only four boats from other clubs. Posted on 9 Jun Cowes Classics Regatta 2026 overall
Classic car day and a Spitfire show brings the event to a close The 17th edition of the Cowes Classics Regatta was bought to a close on Sunday as competitors and supporters gathered for the final day of racing. Posted on 8 Jun Burton Flying Fifteen Open
A fantastic and challenging weekend for the fleet at Foremark Reservoir What a fantastic weekend we have enjoyed for the 2026 Flying Fifteen Open here at Foremark Reservoir. The wind arrived as forecast, with a challenging 15 knots, with gusts of 28+ knots arriving, as the fleet set about the first beat. Posted on 8 Jun Cowes Classics Regatta 2026 day 2
Following yesterday's AP over A competitors were treated to near-perfect racing conditions Day Two of the Cowes Classics Regatta saw the event gather pace, with an expanded racing programme following across the Solent with competitors looking forward to the ever popular Regatta barbecue this evening. Posted on 5 Jun
Copyright 2026 YY Online Services Ltd. registered in England no. 7895890
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy