Flying Fifteen Sailing in Ireland

Gerry Reilly and Tony Quail in Over The Moon are Northern Champions after a close-fought race series sailed in strong winds at CAYC at the weekend. 

ISA umpire Gordon Davies recently gave Dun Laoghaire Flying Fifteen sailors instruction on the new rules, in the form of a quiz. 

Here's his presentation, with all the answers to those vexed questions:

The Royal Alfred Yacht Club has announced race dates for its 2013 Super League. Details are in the attached poster, with entry here.

After establishing an overnight lead at the Mid-Winter Series at Datchet, Charles Apthorp and his National YC crew Alan Green slipped back to place second today (Sunday Jan 27) behind Simon Kneller and Dave Lucas.

Says Alan: 'Fantastic wind up to 25 -30 knot gusts, average about 18 knots. Not so good for us ... jib fell down on the first beat of the first race ; second race managed third, some more cleats letting spi fall down, and crew errors. Fail to prepare, prepare to...'