Channel Islands Hobie Cat Season Update
by Gordon Burgis 18 Aug 13:31 BST
Hobie 16 British Nationals © RCIYC
Hobie 16 British Nationals
What a fantastic result from our two leading RCIYC teams in the event last weekend, the Jersey flag was well and truly flying. Both teams did brilliantly, showcasing the high standard of Island Hobie racing.
They were neck and neck with Luke Paxton Garnier and Steph Egans, three bullets on the first day and last year's champions, Ollie Voak and Megan Roworth responding with three wins on the second day, leaving Paxton Garnier and Egan 2pts in the lead after day 2, they won the title as racing was abandoned due to wind scarcity on day 3. Local Poole team Simon Keen and Aaron Agnew sailed consistently well to place a credible third as did Steve and Hazel Beard achieving fourth place, a massive well done to them all.
Next Up:
Hobie Multi Europeans in Maubuisson, France, 21st - 28th August
Counting down to Hobie Class Racings biggest event of the year. 11 keen Jersey teams are competing in H/Dragoons Junior section, H16 Youth, qualifiers and the Gold Fleet. The teams are very grateful to the Club for travel support. Photo of the trailers loaded and ready to go.
The Hobie Dragoon Junior Squad have been practising and training this week ready for the Europeans. The great photo above of Izzy Ohlsson and Harrison Jesson, both 11 years old, enjoying the fun of flying a hull after an intensive training session on Tuesday. Following on in the National Champions footsteps.
The Butterfield Jersey Regatta, 4th - 6th September
This is the 28th year of Jersey's major three-Club Regatta, always a healthy entry from the Hobie Fleet. This year a few UK teams are planing to enter in the H16's. A long weekend of great racing and social events...not to be missed. Please note: Cut off for the 'Early Bird' reduced entry is next Friday 21st August, for the NOR & SI's go to www.jerseyregatta.com
Rosscot Winter Series
Races 1 & 2 are on Sunday 20th September, start 12 noon. Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions to follow.
For the latest on the fleet, visit www.instagram.com/jerseyhobiesailors