You could be forgiven for thinking you have walked through a worm hole back in time if you happen to pass by Leigh on Sea on Saturday May 30, narrow cobbled streets overflowing with pedestrians eager to sample the local ales and cockle bars, a train station, bereft of travellers awaiting departure and a beach full of cutting edge timber constructed Solos. Only when Technora sails are hoisted by sailors modelling the latest hikers are we transported back into the modern era. T
Well, it was forecast to be windy with typical Dittisham sunshine, and both came in heaps! James Dodd assembled the sailors for the briefing, which he delivered with his fingers crossed behind his back that the wind wouldn’t increase above 24knots. It certainly worked however several sailors decided to go. Race 1 got underway with a tightly contested first beat. Steve Roberts was looking good however got hit by an enormous gust and manged to capsize on top of Giles Bradford.
The event entry deadline has been extended, you can now enter on Saturday at registration between 09.00 and 11.00. The forecast looks great this weekend, Warm, sunny and a F3 on Saturday, with more of a blast on Sunday F4-5 and maybe a bit damp!
Como was superb, Quiberon will have more of the same sop don't miss out. There is just over one month to go until the 2026 Nations Cup begins at the National School Sailing And Water Sports Centre ENVSN, in Quiberon, France. This stunning venue provides superb facilities, a fabulous bay to race in and the beautiful town of Quiberon as a backdrop. The weather, well it is the south of France so gloriously warm with a waft of garlic and fine coffee in the air and the chime of w
