UKLA ILCA Autumn Qualifier (Q4) at Paignton Sailing Club
by UKLA 19 Sep 2023 18:28 BST
16-17 September 2023
UKLA ILCA Autumn Qualifier at Paignton © Georgie Altham /
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The fourth UKLA Qualifier of 2023, the first of 3 Autumn events, was held at Paignton SC over the weekend. Over 150 sailors entered into the ILCA 4, 6 & 7 fleets. Entries included many of the ILCA sailors from the British Sailing Team and British Sailing Squad.
Unfortunately the weather across the UK at the weekend was extremely variable and Torbay did not escape. 3 tricky races were completed on Saturday, but the weather conditions and launching challenges on Sunday lead to racing being cancelled. Most sailors had to navigate treacherous flash flooding on the way home, exemplifying the challenges the RC were faced with and the unfortunate decision they were forced to make.
Thanks to our sponsors for their support - especially to Rooster and Noble Marine who headlined the event.
Overall Results: (top three, 3 races, no discard)
ILCA4
Boys
1st Toby Wagett 1st U16
2nd William Moss 2nd U16
3rd James Zanenga
Girls
1st Jessica Powell 1st U16
2nd Nina Marsh 2nd U16
3rd Tatiana Hazelwood 3rd U16
ILCA6
Men
1st Fred Salter. overall & U19
2nd Ben Elvin Master
3rd Henry Redmond U19
1st Alfie Noel U17
Women
1st Hannah Snellgrove 1st Master
2nd Molly Sacker
3rd Matilda Nicholls
1st Jessica Watson U17
1st Carys Attwell. U19
1st Charlotte Videlo U21
ILCA 7
1st Mickey Beckett
2nd Sam Whaley
3rd Alastair Brown
1st Freddie Howarth U19
1st Fin Dickinson U21
1st Mark Lyttle Master