Competitors with Commodore Jerry and winner Peter Cope (red cap)

This weekend we were lucky enough to be the hosts of the 2023 edition of the IOM Youth Championships. We probably could have timed the event better to allow those studying for GCSE exams to compete but being slightly older people when choosing a date it didn’t cross our minds – Sorry!

It turned into a one day event because on Sunday the breeze was too light with a brief top wind speed of 3.6 knots. I am also happy to report that rather than the fantastic conditions that usually follow a cancellation, it promptly changed direction with a slight increase then turned off altogether.

Peter Cope added his name to the Trophy after mastering the Finn lent to him by our Commodore Jerry Colman, Elsie Hyett in a Radial came in second on count back from Thomas Watterson in third. Well done to all the competitors and many thanks to all the volunteers (and parents) that enabled this event to take place.