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Tricky conditions for the KWSC Youth Travellers Meeting © Richard Purdy On Saturday 1st May, Kielder Water Sailing Club welcomed 10 competitors for the second event of the North East & Yorkshire Youth Traveller Series. The day dawned bright and sunny with a little early morning frost, but unfortunately with little to no wind. As a result, the Race officer, Richard Purdy, was forced to postpone the start of race one. Whilst all waited patiently for the wind to fill and settle, the sailors ashore were able to spend some time learning 29er sailing tips thanks to Abi & Pete Cowley wh...

North East & Yorkshire Youth Travellers (NEYYTS) at Pennine © Claire Newcombe The first event of the North East & Yorkshire Youth & Junior Travellers Series was held at Pennine SC on Saturday 17 April. The day dawned bright and sunny with light winds. Race Officer Dominic Barnes started on time and set a simple course to let the 26 competitors get used to the lake and the mixed fleet on the start line. The wind filled and died consistently through the race and those at the front end of the fleet used their experience to pick the shifts to make the most of the course. The series ...