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2025 ILCA UK National Open 2 at the WPNSA - ILCA 7 fleet report

by Alfie Noel & ILCA UK 28 Mar 17:24 GMT 22-23 March 2025

The second 2025 ILCA UK National Open (formerly known as the Qualifiers) commenced last weekend at WPNSA with the Rooster/Noble Marine Open 2, attracting another impressive entry of nearly 160 boats.

The ILCA 7 fleet of 29 boats, were met with considerably warmer temperatures compared to the previous weekend. Weymouth Bay delivered a steady easterly breeze ranging between 5 and 15 knots along with some sea state. This meant boatspeed was key as well as making the most of any shifts coming down the course.

Elliot Hanson showed the rest of the fleet how it's meant to be done, scoring 3 bullets, with James Foster in second. Hamish Collingridge led the competitive U21 fleet overnight in 4th position overall.

The second day was raced in the harbour and saw a dying 15 knot breeze from the north, meaning the emphasis was now on decision making rather than speed. Elliot Hanson continued his momentum from day 1, winning the event with a race to spare. James Foster took second place with an impressive set of results. The last spot on the podium went to Alfie Noel who was also 1st U19. Mark Lyttle was first master (excluding Elliot) and Hamish Collingridge first U21, picking up a bullet in the final race.

The race committee delivered a highly professional and efficiently executed weekend of top-tier racing, despite the challenging conditions. The strong winds tested sailors' endurance and boat-handling skills, making for an exciting regatta. A huge thank you to the organisers, race committee, WPNSA, and volunteers for running such a fantastic event. With Trac Trac providing race tracking for the ILCA 4 and 7s this weekend (the ILCA 6 will have tracking next weekend), the season has started in style—offering valuable learning experiences for all competitors.

Thanks also to the event sponsors, particularly Rooster for their support and Noble Marine as both the series and class sponsor.

Series and Event Sponsors: Noble Marine, Sailingfast, Rooster, Ovington Boats, Trac Trac/Blue Sky, Tideway Wealth.

Interviews with Competitors on the ILCA UK Facebook Page
TracTrac Race Tracking

Overall Results:

PosNatSail NoHelmClubAgeCategoryR1R2R3R4R5R6Pts
1stGBR226639Elliot HansonRedesmere SC31AM11113(DNC)7
2ndGBR212907James Foster 23A23421(DNC)12
3rdGBR224545Alfie NoelWarsash SC18U1935‑1242216
4thGBR221631Hamish CollingridgeWaldringfield SC19U21475‑95122
5thGBR224297Sam GraytonNotts County SC18U196673‑13325
6thGBR224740Joe RoweDraycote water sc19U217‑9866431
7thGBR221505Kai WolgramLlyn Brenig SC21A1023512(DNC)32
8thGBR221798Luke AnsteyFrensham Pond SC / Stokes Bay SC22A586‑117632
9thGBR223101Ewan McAnallyStokes Bay Sailing Club22A‑11119811544
10thGBR224548Robin PhippsParkstone Yacht Club19U218416(DNC)9845
11thGBR217871Mark LyttleQueen Mary SC62GM‑141010714950
12thGBR221509Oliver Allen‑WilcoxChew Valley SC / Parkstone Yacht Club21A9142(UFD)4UFD59
13thGBR219665James CurtisBosham Sailing Club20U2113(BFD)1115101160
14thGBR219069Finlay TulettAberdeenshire Sailing Trust22A1213‑171317762
15thGBR222231Josh LyttleQueen Mary SC19U21‑1717151281062
16thHKG209950Wai Chak TsuiHong Kong Sports Institute18U19‑19121314161267
17thGBR213640Andy Le GriceWarsash SC52M1516‑1810151372
18thGBR220821Archie WrightStokes Bay SC20U2118(BFD)1416201684
19thGBR223061Neil PetersPevensey Bay SC60GM16151917‑282188
20thGBR202316Harry NewtonWhitstable YC22A211920‑26191796
21stGBR219658Will DysonLeigh & Lowton Sailing Club19U2120‑222220181999
22ndGBR177453Simon OdlingDraycote Water SC45M2324‑25212315106
23rdGBR216543Marcellus PryorDraycote Water Sailing Club57GM‑282628182214108
24thGBR221330Jon NuttallNeyland Yacht Club47M22182424‑2720108
25thGBR218700Andy FoxLeigh & Lowton S C.61GM‑242323192122108
26thUKR216369David SurkovQueen Mary SC49M‑262026232518112
27thGBR170264Colin DengatePennine Sailing Club44AM25212122‑2623112
28thGBR203527Felipe GarciaKing George Sailing Club17U19‑272527252424125
29thGBR215379Toby RichardsonChipstead Sailing Club19U21‑292729272925137

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