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Xtremity 420 Autumn Championship at Warsash Sailing Club

by David Fletcher 17 Oct 14:32 BST 28-29 September 2024

The waters off Warsash Sailing Club came alive as 24 teams showcased their talents during the highly anticipated Xtremity 420 Autumn Championship held on September 28th and 29th. Amidst challenging weather conditions, sailors demonstrated exceptional skill and adaptability across six exhilarating races.

Saturday kicked off with a light northerly breeze that tested competitors to their limits. The shifting winds made strategy crucial, and the Race Officer made the strategic choice to maximize the schedule, completing four races before an expected strong wind hit on Sunday.

Sunday's racing brought the anticipated excitement with winds clocking in at nearly 30 knots! The fierce southerly set the stage for an adrenaline-fueled experience, challenging even the most seasoned sailors. Despite the tough conditions, the Race Officer expertly coordinated the races, allowing for two thrilling races.

Claiming the top spot was the duo of William Fletcher and Matthew Rayner from the Royal Southern Yacht Club/Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club. Close behind were the talented pair of Harry George and Ralph Cawthorne from Lymington Town Sailing Club/Shustoke SC, securing second place thanks to a series of consistent performances. Rounding out the podium were Joe Jones and Hennie Burlton of Burghfield SC/Royal Southern YC, showcasing their skills to finish in third.

The event not only highlighted remarkable sailing talent but also celebrated diversity within the 420 class, featuring a range of entries including Under-17, mixed, male, and female teams. With an impressive gender balance, the competition provided an inspiring environment for all participants, underscoring the strength and inclusivity of the sport.

Warsash Sailing Club, renowned for hosting premier sailing events, proved yet again to be an exceptional venue. The championship served as a valuable opportunity for sailors to fine-tune their skills and gain essential racing experience, paving the way for upcoming national and international competitions.

Overall Results:

PosSail NoBow NoHelmCrewClubFleetR1R2R3R4R5R6Pts
1st5741132William FletcherMatthew RaynerRoyal Southern YC/ Yorkshire Dales SCOpen Male3‑1012129
2nd5727545Harry GeorgeRalph CawthorneLymington Town / Shustoke SCOpen Male‑41313311
3rd5750158Joe JonesHennie BurltonBurghfield SC/Royal Southern YCU17 Mixed14‑1194119
4th5646799Arthur GreavesAngus McEwenRoyal Lymington YCOpen Male‑93962424
5th5634263Sabine PotterMerle NieuwlandWarsash SC/ CBYCOpen Female‑102745826
6th5448265India EastwoodIsla FletcherItchenor SC/ Royal Southern YCU17 Female25886‑1229
7th5728666Tilda BrayshayBea GreenfieldYorkshire Dales SC/ Oxford SCOpen Female6‑162711531
8th55Will MartinMolly MartinCBYCOpen Mixed‑197657934
9th5551750Emma BreeseAdam AzizRLymYC/ Draycote Water SCOpen Mixed1413103‑15747
10th5638322Nia MecklenburghEd Upton‑BrownRoyal Lymington YC/ Bosham SC/Itchenor SOpen Mixed1212‑14148652
11th5600733Laragh EpsteinCharlie HowardCBYC/ Burghfield SCU17 Mixed136131310‑1455
12th5256648Hugo FletcherAlex FlintRoyal Southern YC/ Royal Varuna YCU17 Male78511(DNF)DNC56
13th572744Ella MartinGeorge SelfCardiff Bay YC/Seaview YCU17 Mixed8‑19151591158
14th5448329Patrick BromilowThomas KelsallWest Kirby SCOpen Male520410(DNF)DNC64
15th5722412Pippa ShepherdTommy EastwoodItchenor SC/ Bosham SCU17 Mixed1611121712(DNC)68
16th5734937Sebby BaileyJames DaviesBurghfield SC/Oxford SC/ ShropshireU17 Male1191816(DNF)DNC79
17th5750254Tabitha DaviesSophia SfaxiRoyal Lymington YC/Trearddur Bay SC/ FreOpen Female17141712(DNC)DNC85
18th544820James GeorgeLauren MecklenburghLTSC / RLymYCOpen Mixed20152122(DNF)1088
19th5735043Charlotte SelfZach AzizCardiff Bay YCU17 Mixed21‑222221141391
20th552449Hector DaviesLucas McLaughlinRoyal Lymington YC/ Chichester YC/ItchenU17 Male2221‑2320161594
21st 0Noa MoskovitchJenna Barry  18181918(DNC)DNC98
22nd5749968Jessica SkeldingEdie CarterWinsford Flash SC/ Bough Beech SCU17 Female(DNF)171619DNFDNC102
23rd5700416Zac ShepherdEthan SparkesItchenor SCU17 Male15(UFD)20UFDDNFDNC110
24th5176693Alex BreeseRichard BreeseRLymYCOpen Male(DNC)DNCDNCDNC13DNF113

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