On Sunday 19 July 2010, eight young sailors, age, just 7 to 16, set off across the English Channel in a fleet of Tera dinghies in a bid to raise money for charity. The 27 mile passage from Dover to Boulogne was achieved in just 5 hours.

 Most of the youngsters belonged to two families: the Bracegirdles; Tristan(12), Yann (10) and Ossian (7) - and the Watkins – Libby (16), Jonny (13) and Rupert (11), together with two of their friends Mathew French (13) and Oskar Bisset (12).  The children had originally met each other on the sailing race circuit, via the Tera National Squads. The Watkins and Mathew French are based on the East Coast (Dabchicks Sailing Club), Oskar in Dover (Downs Sailing Club) and the Bracegirdles sail from Weymouth (Castle Cove Sailing Club).

The crossing took place after eight months of planning including consultation with the authorities and a tour of suitable landing sites on the French coast.  The children were accompanied by a 41’ yacht acting as “mother ship” and two sea-going ribs, with a total of eight adults, including the RYA “Tera” National Squad coach, Jonathan Lewis. Everyone was incredibly supportive and we could not have done it without all the volunteers who helped.

So far the eight Tera sailors have raised nearly £3000 for their chosen charities. To read Tony Bracegirdle's account of their adventure or if you would like to make a donation, please visit the library page of theTera website.

An article about the youngsters will also appear in the next issue of Y&Y, (out Thursday)

Hollowell SC Train & Race Weekend

Saturday 4 September – Race training

Join RS Tera Coach Dan Alldis for a day of race training. (Picture shows Dan in a Tera at the WOBYC training weekend which he coached!)  Photo © Jennie Clark

Starts 10.30 am

Cost £15  

Everyone welcome.                                                                                                                                                                             

To reserve a place or if you have any queries, please email Zoe Handley   or ring 07717 471371                                                

Sunday 5 September – Tera Open

Come and join us at Hollowell SC for a day of Tera racing

For further information visit Club website or check out our Library for NOR (to be added shortly). First race 11 am

Photo © Richard Gibbons

Great pic from the Worlds sent in form the IOM team.......

The RS Tera World Championships were held at Carnac, Brittany, France. Carnac Yacht Club was full of Teras and Fevas getting pumped up for the week's sailing. Monday 26^th was the first official race. The startline was full of very capable sailors such as Josh Aldridge and Matt French, who ended up finishing 2^nd and  3^rd .On the first day when the one minute gun went nerves on the start line started to build, it was one of the most nerve racking expirences of my life and for a lot of others.

Every one knew what their goal was and what they had to do to win which made the fleet even more competitive, my goal was to sail consistently in the top five and be fast off the start with some cheeky port tack flyers.

Through out the week there was a fantastic sea breeze that kept on picking up, this all went down for great racing where everyone tried their hardest and sailed their best. Matt French and Josh Aldridge both suffered a race with gear breakages. Pietro Graceffa (Italy) had three good firsts but couldnt get the consistency whilst Josh had an inspired third day with two wins to pile on the pressure with Matt always close but I managed to hold it together. It was a huge relief to win the last race on day three even if it was embarrasing to step onto the podium at the end.of the week. A great week I'll never forget. All the sailors thanks go to the Carnac YC and race officials, RS, sponsors Allen,our GB and local coaches and, not least, our families for getting us there.

James Kelly

The Tera Pro fleet was won by Ollie Mathews who has only recently recently moved up to the ‘big rig’ ! The Tera Sport proved very competive with 21 starters & was won by Elliott Wells from fellow Worlds competitor James Eales with Sophie Tulloch in 3^rd.

The Red Ribbon fleet was sailed by those new to racing & the 13 boats battled it out on a triangular course with help & coaching on hand. Katie Cruckshank showed the way with Freddie Peters in 2^nd.

RS Tera Pro

1^st Ollie Mathews – HISC

2^nd Maisie Letten – HISC

3^rd Richard Cope – HISC

RS Tera Sport

1^st Elliott Wells – HISC

2^nd James Eales – Lymington Town SC

3^rd Sophie Tulloch – HISC

RS Tera Rede Ribbon

1^st  Katie Cruckshank – HISC

 2^nd  Freddie Peters – HISC

3^rd Miles Nelson - HISC

James Kelly returned home on Monday as the newly crowned RS Tera Pro World Champion, after winning the title in France.

The 13 year old sailor told BBC Isle of Man he is 'over the moon' and wanted to thank everyone that has helped.

"It's just amazing, I've trained so hard for so long and I've got so many people to thank for their help," he said.

He is the first Manx world champion since Graham Scott in the 1980s.

Kelly claimed four wins, two seconds and a third in the 10-race series to claim the title.

Click here for link to video on BBC website.

Manx teenager James Kelly has been crowned RS Tera Pro World Champion after a series of impressive results in the 10-race series.

The 13-year-old claimed four wins, two seconds and a third on his way to winning the title in Carnac, France.

Isle of Man coach Jenni Quillin said: "It is an incredible result for Manx sailing and we are incredibly proud to have a world champion."

He is the first Manx world champion since Graham Scott in the 1980s.

RS sailing operations director Jon Partridge said: "Sailing in the Isle of Man has come on leaps and bounds in the past few years."

The performance of the Manx youth sailing squad has been outstanding throughout the competition.

Hannah Howitt finished fifth overall, Izzy Sharpe was seventh and Amie Shute, who has recently moved into the Pro rig, finished 17th.

Greg Kelly finished seventh while Ffinlo Wright sailed a consistent series just outside of the top 10 and finished 16th overall.

Quillin added: " It's a superb result for the Isle of Man and the Manx youth sailing squad.

"In three years they have gone from competent local dinghy sailors to world class racers."

Click here for link to video on BBC website.

The winds moderated and the seas calmed for the final race. In the Pro fleet Joshua Aldrige continued his charge winning their final race followed by Mathew French and Pietro Graceffa. James Kelly had already won Worlds and was happy to finish in 8^th.

RS Tera Pro Fleet

The final results were James Kelly 1st,  Joshua Aldridge 2^nd, Mathew French 3^rd and Pietro Graceffa in 4th.

In the Sport fleet the first three places had already been decided. To get fourth spot Crispin Beaumont had to beat Michele Vezzoli. The racing at the front was very close with many of the competitors being caught out by the tide around the windward mark. By lap two Crispin was in third and finished just behind Eion Lyden in third re-gaining fourth spot over all.

RS Tera Sport Fleet

The final results were Eion Lyden (IRL) !st, Brice Yrieix (FRA) 2^nd, Ugo Zunardi (ITA) 3^rd and Crispin Beaumont 4^th. In the Sport fleet all the UK sailors should be commended for their effort in very tough conditions.

After a lay day the RS Tera fleet launched before the Fevas and returned after them, coupled with the 20 knot wind and heavy chop made for another tough day. The UK Sport fleet all battled hard but inevitably lost places to heavier competitors from the other nations. In the Pro fleet James Kelly wrapped up the Worlds title with one race to go resisting a late charge by Joshua Aldridge. In the Sport Eoin Lyden had also established an unassailable lead with two more wins and a second. Crispin Beaumont remained lead UK Sport boat but fell back to fifth spot by one point from Vezzoli Michele.

RS Tera Pro Fleet

Race 7 - Joshua Aldridge won, Pietro Graceffa took second and James Kelly got third spot.

Race 8 - This was also won by Joshua Aldridge  followed by James Kelly and  Tristan Bracgirdle taking third spot.

Race 9 - As on the previous day James Kelly from the Isle of Man won the last race followed by Joshua Aldridge and Mathew French taking third.

RS Tera Sport Fleet

Race 7 - This saw another win by Eoin Lyden from Ireland followed again by Birce Yriex from France and Third spot going to Ugo Zunardi from Italy.

Race 8 - This was won by Birce Yriex  Eoin Lyden from Ireland getting second  and  Ugo Zunardi taking third.

Race 9 - Was won by Eoin Lyden  followed by Ugo Zunardi with Julette Pavey in third.

Another sunny day in Carnac. The predicted light condition evaporated before the start of the racing leaving another stiff breeze for the afternoons launch. This suited the UK dominated pro fleet but due lack of weight in the sport fleet compared to their foreign rivals meant another tough day.

RS Tera Pro Fleet

Race 4 The Italian Pietro Graceffa won the first piping beating the leader from the first day James Kelly into second place, third spot being taken by Mathew French

Race 5 This was also won by Pietro Graceffa followed by Joshua Aldridge and Mathew French taking third spot.

Race 6 This saw James Kelly from the Isle of Man returning to winning ways followed by Mathew French and Tristan Bracgirdle taking third.

This meant that at the end of day 2 James Kelly retained his lead with Mathew French in second and Joshua Aldridge in Third.

RS Tera Sport Fleet

Race 4 This saw another win by Eoin Lyden from Ireland followed again by Birce Yriex from France and Third spot going to Ugo Zunardi from Italy.

Race 5 This was won by Eoin Lyden with Brit sailor Crispin Beaumont getting second and Ugo Zunardi taking third.

Race 6 Was won by Birce Yriex followed by Ugo Zunardi with Eoin Lyden in third.

At the end of day 2 Eoin Lyden and Birce Yriex were tying for the lead with Ugo Zunardi in third. Top UK boat was Crispin Beaumont in fourth.

The RS Tera Pro and Sport fleets hit the water promptly and on schedule at 13.30 as soon as the ‘D’-launch flag was hoisted. The sea breeze quickly built to a bit more than the forecast 9-12kts. It seemed to peak at something more akin to 16kt or so. The race officer had warned that one more race than scheduled might be attempted and so it was. Three races was a serious physical effort.

Maisie Letten, who wasn’t in the squads shot out of the blocks in race 1 to get a 3rd in the bag. But the days honours belonged to James Kelly with 2 firsts and a 6th. Josh Aldridge is only 1 point back on 9 for the day whilst 3rd place overnight is Hannah Howitt on 18. So there is at present a gap developing between the leading 2 and the chasing pack.

In the Sport fleet the variety at the front was amazing with 5 Nations in the top 6 slots and the Italians being the ones to score twice. The others were French, South African, British and Swedish. Brice Yrieix from France holds the overnight top of podium slot. Eoin Lyden from Ireland holds onto Middle step whilst Ugo Zunardi from Italy is in the final glory position. A long way to go though.

Crispin Beaumont is leading the British challenge currently in 4th but only off the podium on a tie break. Next race the discards start kicking in so stand by for a tightening of the positions after race 4.

Full results on the Yacht Club de Carnac website.

Ossian, Yann and Tristan Bracegirdle,  Ossie Bissett, Mathew French, Libby, Jonny and Rupert Watkins sailed from Dover to Calais in five hours in their 2.8 metre long  RS Tera sailboats..

Congratulations to everyone involved it the successful crossing - a first for the growing RS Tera class.

A full report is being written for publication . . . watch this space!

The RYA has added the RS Tera dinghy to it’s growing number of Recognised Junior Classes, deeming the single-handed dinghy class well placed in enabling sailors to progress their racing skills and enjoy a lifetime with the sport.  

The RYA Racing Committee endorsed the RYA Youth Steering Group’s (YSG) request to grant the RS Tera recognition after the Class Association worked with the RYA over the past months to satisfy the status granting criteria during the successful application process.  

The RYA YSG, a committee of volunteers who are responsible for endorsing policy, advising, challenging and liaising RYA Racing staff, aims to create the optimum framework of Youth and Junior Racing through maintaining a healthy vibrant and inclusive climate of Racing and Race Training in the UK for young sailors. And the addition of the RS Tera class to the RYA’s programme is an exciting step.  

Duncan Truswell, RYA Youth Racing Manager commented: “The RS Tera, which is the first class to be recognised at this status since the inception of a revised policy in the spring of 2009, delivers a comprehensive programme of domestic competition for a wide range of abilities.

“The class has established itself as a popular and versatile training, and race training boat which already has a strong representation within some key clubs and centres.

He continued: “We hope that by working more closely with the Tera Class Association we will be able to provide a more robust pathway for sailors to progress from introductory schemes within clubs and centres to regular participation in racing and race training providing them with a vehicle to enjoy a lifetime within the sport.  

“Facilitated via a growing number of Tera fleets in clubs as well as increasingly established regional and national class association activity, the Tera provides straightforward, and clear progression into regular racing activities.”  

“The YSG are keen to commend the hard work of the volunteers within the class who have worked hard to ensure that the criteria are met and offered a useful test of the revised policy,” he concluded.  

The YSG intend to publish the timeline for the consideration of any further applications for class recognition, as well as the process to review existing class recognition status’ in the near future.  

The RYA will now help support the class association in moving their training forward to provided more opportunities for junior sailing progression. 

Photos © Jennie Clark

Sailors from as far away as York came to the Waveney and Oulton Broad Yacht Club for the Tera “Train and Race Weekend”. The weather was hot and sunny with a strong breeze all weekend. A total of 12 sailors braved the strong wind and gusty conditions on the Saturday training day. A mixture of Pro and Sport sails spent the morning perfecting their upwind and off wind sailing. The afternoon was dedicated to racing starts and finishing the day with a final race.

After a successful training day spirits were high for the start of Sunday’s racing. After a briefing from the race officer the RS Tera fleet launched into windy conditions on the Broad. There were a total of 19 Tera’s entered for the days racing, 8 Pro sails and 11 Sport sails. Race 1 was completed with Matthew French taking a clear 1^st place, followed by Josh Aldridge in 2^nd place. Flynn Davies was closing in for 2^nd when he experienced kit failure due to the heavy wind and was forced to retire. Then William Taylor finished in 3^rd in the Pro fleet. In the sport fleet Bethany Hood came a clear 1^st with 2^nd being fought for right until the finish line between the next 5 boats. 2^nd place was taken by James Aldridge and then 3^rd by Rupert Watkins.

The wind increased even more for the second race. Racing was tight in the pro fleet as Josh Aldridge took 1^st place. Flynn Davies finishing in 2^nd place and Matthew French finishing in 3^rd. William Taylor capsized on the first beat whilst in first, causing him to retire after a long swim. The sport fleet was again won by Bethany Hood comfortably with Rupert Watkins coming second after James Aldridge death rolled on the down wind leg costing him 2^nd place. Nathanael French getting his best result of the day in 3^rd place.

After lunch the wind dropped off again but was still very gusty. After a capsize on the reach in the pro fleet Matthew French allowed Josh Aldridge to sail into 1^st which he maintained to the end of the race, securing the overall win. William Taylor came 2^nd just behind Josh and Matthew French managed to finish in 3^rd.  Bethany Hood finished in 1^st place in the sport fleet, winning the sport fleet with a race to spare, James Aldridge coming 2^nd and Rupert Watkins in 3^rd place.

The final race was raced in lighter winds and was won by Josh Aldridge followed by William Taylor and Flynn Davies. The sport sail had a different winner for the last race, James Aldridge finished clear in front taking his first 1^st of the day, Bethany Hood finishing in 2^nd and Rupert Watkins in 3^rd.

The overall winner of the Pro sail was Josh Aldridge with 3 points after discard, 2^nd place was tied and was taken on count back, Matthew French with a 1^st taking 2^nd place overall and William Taylor taking 3^rd.

The overall winner for the Sport sail was Bethany Hood with 3 points after discard, James Aldridge with 5 points and Rupert Watkins with 8 points.

The handicap between the fleets was recorded which Josh Aldridge won overall between the 2 classes. The prize for perseverance was awarded to Niamh Davies who completed every race despite the windy conditions. 

Pro Sail Results

Josh Aldridge Burnham SC 1, Matthew French Dabchicks SC 2, William Taylor Ardleigh SC 3, Flynn Davies Burnham SC 4, Tim Koch Hickling Broad SC 5, James Dennis Hickling Broad SC 6, Jonathan Watkins Dabchicks SC 7, Nicholas Koch Hickling Broad SC 8.

Sport Sail Results

Bethany Hood WOBYC 1, James Aldridge Burnham SC 2, Rupert Watkins Dabchicks SC 3, Jack Adams WOBYC 4, Nathanael French Dabchicks SC 5, Joe Drake WOBYC 6, Harry Adams WOBYC 7, Niamh Davies Burnham SC 8, George Browne WOBYC 9, Flora Dell WOBYC 10, Billy Lund WOBYC 11

Waveney & Oulton Broad SC  

Saturday 10 July – Race training

Join RS Tera Coach Dan Alldis for a day of race training. 

Starts 10.30 am

Cost £10  

Everyone welcome.

For further information visit Club website. 

Sunday 11 July – Tera Open

Come and join us at Waveney & Oulton Broad YC for a day of Tera racing

Briefing 9.30 am, First race 10.20 am, 4 races. Entry £5  Prize giving at 4.30 pm  

For further information visit Club website

If you missed the H2O show with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston on BBC Radio Solent last Friday here's an opportunity to listen to the podcast which includes an interview with Race Officer David Henshaw about the RS Tera Nationals at Netley Sailing Club the following day.

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My name is Bish Clow and I am thirteen years old. I have been sailing at Netley Sailing Club for two years now. I mostly sail an RS Feva or a Topper during our Club's sail training sessions and crew for my Dad on a RS Vision. Up until 5 weeks ago I had never sailed a RS Tera but since our club had bought three new Teras as training boats for the Juniors, and we were hosting the National Championship, I thought I would like the experience of racing at this level so I decided to give it a go! 

Two weeks ago the National Tera Squad came down for a weekend's training and I was able to take part in Saturday's training session. Ollie, who is one of the RS coaches, got all the squad moving around and warming up on land first before getting us on the water and practising. This was really great fun and I learnt a lot about the boat. Johnathan, the chief coach, was very generous with his time and knowledge and helped me and Dad learn lots on how to set the boat up and the class in general. Dave Machin, our Junior club training officer, let us make a few new additions to one of the club boats to help make it more comfortable for me, and I was all set to go.

I was a bit nervous on Saturday morning before the race. My friend Thomas Blake from the club was also going in for the championship and his Dad Chris gave us a very helpful chat before the main briefing, about race rules and strarts which helped a lot to focus my thoughts. It wasn’t long before Mum was taking the trolley off me and I was pushing off for the start of the first race. I soon began to really enjoy myself. The weather conditions were bright and hot, with a light, constant sea breeze. I thought my strengths that day were on the run down wind, but my weakness was not doing too well going up the beat in light winds especially when the tide is against you! On Sunday's races the winds were even lighter at first and the first race was difficult for me but my friend Thomas did fantastically well in the light winds and managed a 2nd against 50 other boats. (Wooo go Tom!) I finished 29th overall and am just very happy that I took part. I really enjoyed sailing the Tera and it was an ideal boat for me to get involved in big fleet racing for the first time.

The record-breaking RS Tera Nationals 2010 sponsored by Optimum Time were held at Netley Sailing Club on Southampton Water over the weekend 26/27 June.
 
74 entrants from all over the country including a team from the Isle of Man. The fleets were split into two, the smaller Sport sail for those smaller and mostly less experienced sailors and the larger Pro sail for the heavier and usually older sailors.
 
On Saturday the competitors were treated to a beautiful day with light sea breezes. The club atmosphere was really friendly and the parkland surroundings made it fun for children off the water so there was plenty to do when not sailing.
 
Three races were sailed each day in near perfect conditions. The race officer setting nice long trapezoid courses with the Pros doing an outer loop and the Sports an inner loop. Racing was very close and the standard really good.
 
The first RS Tera Pro race was won by Josh Aldridge (Burnham Sailing Club), Matthew French (Dabchicks Sailing Club) was second and Maisie Letten (Hayling Island Sailing Club) third. Both Hamish Eckstein (Dabchicks) and James Hutton-Penman suffered gear failure. However with the help of the Tera parents and RS staff the boats just made the start of the second race  knowing there were no more discards available to them.
 
James won the second race with Tristan Bracegirdle (Castle Cove Sailing Club) second and Zoe Beyerman (Hayling Island Sailing Club) third. The third race took place in a dying breeze which made spotting wind important. Both Josh and James were sitting in the lower part of the top ten when they spotted breeze which took them up to 2nd and 3rd with the race being won by Maisie. Josh was leading overnight, Maisie was second and Matthew third.
 
In the evening the club organized a barbeque followed by a disco. Many families camped in the beautiful surroundings. Sunday started with a light land breeze. The race officer delayed the start until the sea breeze came in and we launched at about 12 noon. James won race one with Jonny Watkins (Dabchicks Sailing Club) second and Hamish was third. Hamish won the second race with James second and Tristan third.
 
The third race was delayed whilst the course was relayed as the wind had swung . In the final race James was lying in third place after the first lap but managed to overtake Hamish and Matthew going up the second beat to finish first with Matthew second and Hamish third. This gave James the title with Josh second and Tristan third. The race officer managed to get us home in time to watch the end of the first half of the England game but I think we all agreed the sailing was far more enjoyable than the match.

The RS Tera Sport fleet raced on the trapezoid course inner loop. There was a fantastic turnout of 52 sports. It was great to see so many there especially so many new faces.

As predicted, when they got us on the water it was light/medium winds.  It was tricky sailing as we had the tide to fight against.  The start line was packed a few people not knowing  which way to go, but we all got off ok in the end and the racing was really good. The tide was really strong in the 3rd race and caught a few people out as it pushed them over the start line. Day one saw a different winner for each race with Dan Venerables trying Tera’s for the first time rather than sailing his Topper to take a win in race one, Chrispin Beaumont lead for race two and James Eales new into Tera’s from Optimists as the winner in race 3.

At the end of Day 1 we all came off the water hot and tired, but after the tasty BBQ we all found some more energy and had a game of football on the field next to the club. This was great fun.

Day 2 was an even hotter day and lots of us went for a dip in the water to keep cool while we waited for the wind to come.  As soon as the wind came we were ready to go and back in sailing mode. Race 4 saw Chrispin convincingly show the fleet the way whilst James again took the gun in race five. It was all down to the last race and in the end it was two of the Tera National Squad sailors who fought it out. A good battle took place between Rebecca Lewis and Elliot Wells but down wind Rebecca managed to catch Elliott and get round the mark just before him and finish in the lead.

This win for Rebecca gave her the title with Dan 2nd and Elliott 3rd.

RS Tera National Coaches Jonathan and Ollie were on hand all weekend and were a great support.
 
Well done to Dabchicks Sailing Club who beat Hayling Island Sailing Club by one point to win the team prize.
 
All the competitors had a great time and we would like to thank everyone at Netley Sailing Club for making us feel so welcome and running such a great event. We would also like to thank the RS Tera Owners Club and RS for the great support. Next year hopefully our numbers will exceed 100 and good luck to all those going to the RS Tera Worlds in Carnac next month.  
 
Results - for the full results of the RS Tera Nationals click here

Photos - for class photos from Day 2 of the RS Tera Nationals click here, or for Fotoboat photos to purchase click here.

Netley Sailing Club, overlooking Southampton Water and surrounded by the Royal Victoria Country Park, is an ideal venue for the RS Tera Nationals with racing in front of the clubhouse and free camping available adjacent to the dinghy park for competitors.

The Nationals has already attracted RS Tera sailors from across the UK from Dorset, Essex, Hampshire, Isle of Man, Kent, Norfolk, Somerset and Warwickshire. With 10 days to go till the event there's still time to enter - details and online entry via the Nationals website: RSTera.org/Nationals

RS Tera Training Weekend at Netley SC - photo © Leslie Beaumont

The RS Tera is an ISAF International Class and member of the UK RS Class Association and International RS Classes Association (IRSCA).

* Yachts & Yachting National Championship Attendance Table 2009

The final RS Tera National Squad training session came to a close last weekend but because it has come to the full-on racing season where the squadies' winter training will be put to full effect.

The weekend began on the Saturday as the squadies arrived with their boats to be welcomed by Netley S.C - providers for the squad training and host club for the 2010 Nationals. Jonathan [Lewis] kicked off the weekend by getting the group together to reflect on what had happened since the Squad had last been together as a group which included events and successes or disasters; for example Tommy destroying his boat at the RS Feva Nationals.

After the briefing the Squad got on the water for a mini-regatta which for some people got a bit too competitive due to the fact that Jonathan had told them there were prizes to be won, so there was close racing with positions rapidly changing throughout each race. The objective of the day was to see how the sailors handled pressure at the front of the fleet and how their sailing was affected. 

The next day the Squad had a briefing on the beach discussing ideas on what we should do for the day left. Jonathan decided on doing rolling starts with Pro and the Sport fleet starting together. This caused problems for Sport sailors due to fact the Pro sailors would be able to power up quicker and get on top of the Sport sailors. After going in for lunch the Squad set out again for some racing but by then the wind had picked up and the smaller sailors were struggling to keep the boat flat and powered up. The racing was fast and furious with the heavy weather sailors prevailing over the light and non-aggressive.

Due to the fact that it was an onshore breeze the sailors undid there mainsheets and drifted in instead of grinding their boats up the beach. The weekend ended with a debrief about what each individual had learnt that weekend and what Jonathan and Ollie thought the sailor should improve on.

So the first bunch of National Squad sailors has completed their training and now the real work begins. At the end of this season some of the sailors will move on to bigger boats but will hopefully remember their days in the Tera Squad and for the rest of us we will need to sail as well as we can to ensure selection for the 2011 Squad.