National 12's Gill Series 2012
Date Posted: 22/03/2012
National 12 sailors are in for a treat this year. Not only have the class organised 8 amazing weekend events to provide competitive racing at great sailing clubs at all over the country but these events also boast great socials and top training tips. And if that was not exciting enough the whole programme of events is proudly sponsored by Gill, with fantastic prizes for every level of the fleet.
From Scotland to Salcombe, Hayling Island to Hykeham, there will be competitive racing at every level, whether you’re in a ribbed vintage twelve, a classic but competitive admiral cupper or a t-foiling speed machine. There will be Gill prizes for the main fleet as well as vintage and admirals cup fleets. Former national champions will also be sharing their secrets at talks throughout the year and we’ve everything from fireworks to fancy dress, pimp your boat and party games to entertain off the water.
The events are as follows,
Annandale Sailing Club – Scottish Champs (14th-15th Apr)
Spinnaker Sailing Club (21st-22nd Apr)
Salcombe Yacht Club (5th-7th May)
Hayling Island Sailing Club - Burton Week National Championships (2nd -5th June)
Royal Harwich (23rd-24th June)
Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club – The Summer Event (25th-26th Aug)
Hykeham Sailing Club (22nd-23rd Sept)
Northampton Sailing Club – The Inland Championships and Gill Series Prize Giving (3rd-4th Nov)
For all of the latest news on the events visit the National 12 Website or Facebook Page.
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National 12 Gill Series/Tynemouth Bailer
Date Posted: 02/10/2009
National Twelves from across the country gathered at Tynemouth over the weekend of 29/30 August for the fifty ninth Tynemouth Bailer open meeting; also the fifth Gill Series event in the National 12 calendar. After looking closely at the force 5-6 Westerly, OOD Chris Turner preffered a course at sea to one inside the harbour where the gusts were even wilder. Only five boats made it to the start as the others all turned back after testing the conditions. Neil & Katie McInnes made the best start and led at the windward mark, but after capsizing on the first reach they were soon overhauled by Steve & Joanne Sallis. The Sallis’ also capsized at the leeward mark allowing Philip David & Anthony Copsey to lead briefly before the Sallis’ were up sailing again. Eventually all boats except Christian Day & Sophie Richards capsized at least once during the race, with the Sallis’ winning from Philip David & Copsey with Day & Richards third.
The second race was held back-to-back and there were fewer capsizes despite the wind strengthening gusts above force 6 as the fleet obviously grew accustomed to the conditions. The finishing order was a repeat of the first race. Once ashore there were many comments of appreciation of the safety boat service, Red Seal.
Sunday dawned much calmer and with the wind now force 3-4 the full fleet were out on the start line. Gerald & Nicholas Copsey made a clean start with most of the fleet being over and having to return. They were chased initially by Dave Peacock & Tricia Wood, but eventually they were both overhauled by the Sallis’. The final order was Sallis first, Peacock second and Copsey third. The next race, also back-to-back, was a near repeat with the same finishing order again.
Overall results:
First N3436, Steve & Joanne Sallis
Second N3217, Philip David & Anthony Copsey
Third N3377, Christian Day & Sophie Richards
