On the last Saturday in March the Mariners played host to neighbouring clubs for the annual WKSSA inter club small lake event. The weather was wet and squally but familiarity with the effects of these conditions on the lake played into the hands of the home teams. We fielded one adult and two junior teams. Two of the clubs brand new RS Fevas were pressed into service for the first time. The Mariners were first overall adult team, first and third team in the junior event. A very creditable result and a day that was enjoyed by all despite the inclement blustery weather. Thanks to all who assisted in making the day such a success either on or off the water.  A full report on the days racing follows inside this newsletter.

Keith has meanwhile been introducing ten Level 2 students to the delicate art of dinghy sailing. Blustery, showery conditions and capsizes have been the order of the day. I do have a list of those instructors who sent their students swimming during the course. You know who you are and may I suggest that you to report to the headmaster’s office during the break…....!
Diana, now ably assisted by Jeff Smith, has been looking after the juniors taking their RYA Stage 1&2. I understand that her patented Topper mini sails have again proved useful in the prevailing wind conditions. The club has also acquired some dacron “cruising” mainsails for the RS Fevas which should greatly increase their versatility as training boats.