First training session in the Northamptonshire Youth Series 2025 at Northampton Sailing Club

First training session in the Northamptonshire Youth Series © MNSC / NSC

Light wind and a misty, cold Saturday (18th January) did not stop ten junior sailors from Northampton SC and Middle Nene SC from participating in this year's first training session as part of the Northants Youth Series. The small group had a wide range of ages in their fleet, sailing an Optimist, a Topper, several RS Teras, an RS Feva XL and three Lasers.

Helped by parents, instructors from both clubs and their assistants in three RIBs they were well looked after in their training sessions and all were in high spirits throughout the day. Repeated starting practice, backwards sailing plus close company tacking and gybing were on the menu and gave everyone a chance to add to their skills. This session was particularly useful for the youngsters from Middle Nene SC, who have no access to their lake during the winter months.

The sessions lasted from 10am until 1pm, plus packing-away and de-briefing. In the breaks and after the on-the-water training in the warm clubhouse the day was rounded off with chocolate bars, homemade cakes and hot drinks enjoyed by all.

First training session in the Northamptonshire Youth Series - photo © MNSC / NSC

The next training session in the Northants Youth Series will again be held at NSC on Saturday, 15th February. The main racing season in the 2025 series will start in Spring with events at Northampton SC, Cransley SC, Banbury SC, Draycote SC Middle Nene SC and Hollowell SC, all supported by th RYA Midlands Region. Regatta dates will be announced soon via the RYA and the clubs' social media.

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Details about the Series of events are available from www.facebook.com/northamptonshireyouthseries

First training session in the Northamptonshire Youth Series - photo © MNSC / NSC