Jasper impresses at Rutland event

get back and were desperately unlucky after a 50 metre Sheridan break saw Connolly held up on the line.

The whistle ended Mayfield hopes of a win and the dejected Rochdale lads were left to contemplate what was two points thrown away.

There were some decent performances on the day as Fin Stewart continued an impressive start at Mayfield, Hargreaves and Si Moore were particularly strong and Ben Metcalfe showed some class touches.

All in all though it was an opportunity lost and a case of ‘must do better’.

A NUMBER of Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club’s sailors had a busy weekend with events away from home.

Junior member Jasper Bramwell was at a major event at Rutland Water. This was a Youth Championship held annually in memory of Eric Twiname by the RYA.

In a fleet of 120 Topper dinghies Jasper finished 6th overall with consistent results including a 2nd place in one race.

Held in light winds, this was an excellent performance.

On Saturday, five other Juniors were away at Budworth Sailing Club for the first event of the North West Junior Travellers series. Again sailed in very light winds.

Jacob Din finished second overall, with 30 boats racing. Millie Hayfield came in 10th.

Further afield, Adam Mcgovern with his father, Tim Mcgovern, crewing was competing for the Northern GP14 Championship at Derwent Reservoir.

Here they finished runners up in a competitive fleet.

At home, Martin Brennan (Solo) mastered the conditions of very light and fluky airs.

An ability to look ahead to see possible wind on the water gave him three bullets.

Les Bithell, crewed by Emma Turner, in a Merlin Rocket was consistent with two runner up places, while Jacob Din in a Laser (after his practice on Saturday) managed third place overall.