Xtremity 420 Autumn Championship at Warsash Sailing Club
by David Fletcher 17 Oct 13:32 UTC
28-29 September 2024
The waters off Warsash Sailing Club came alive as 24 teams showcased their talents during the highly anticipated Xtremity 420 Autumn Championship held on September 28th and 29th. Amidst challenging weather conditions, sailors demonstrated exceptional skill and adaptability across six exhilarating races.
Saturday kicked off with a light northerly breeze that tested competitors to their limits. The shifting winds made strategy crucial, and the Race Officer made the strategic choice to maximize the schedule, completing four races before an expected strong wind hit on Sunday.
Sunday's racing brought the anticipated excitement with winds clocking in at nearly 30 knots! The fierce southerly set the stage for an adrenaline-fueled experience, challenging even the most seasoned sailors. Despite the tough conditions, the Race Officer expertly coordinated the races, allowing for two thrilling races.
Claiming the top spot was the duo of William Fletcher and Matthew Rayner from the Royal Southern Yacht Club/Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club. Close behind were the talented pair of Harry George and Ralph Cawthorne from Lymington Town Sailing Club/Shustoke SC, securing second place thanks to a series of consistent performances. Rounding out the podium were Joe Jones and Hennie Burlton of Burghfield SC/Royal Southern YC, showcasing their skills to finish in third.
The event not only highlighted remarkable sailing talent but also celebrated diversity within the 420 class, featuring a range of entries including Under-17, mixed, male, and female teams. With an impressive gender balance, the competition provided an inspiring environment for all participants, underscoring the strength and inclusivity of the sport.
Warsash Sailing Club, renowned for hosting premier sailing events, proved yet again to be an exceptional venue. The championship served as a valuable opportunity for sailors to fine-tune their skills and gain essential racing experience, paving the way for upcoming national and international competitions.
Overall Results:
Pos | Sail No | Bow No | Helm | Crew | Club | Fleet | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 | Pts |
1st | 57411 | 32 | William Fletcher | Matthew Rayner | Royal Southern YC/ Yorkshire Dales SC | Open Male | 3 | ‑10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
2nd | 57275 | 45 | Harry George | Ralph Cawthorne | Lymington Town / Shustoke SC | Open Male | ‑4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
3rd | 57501 | 58 | Joe Jones | Hennie Burlton | Burghfield SC/Royal Southern YC | U17 Mixed | 1 | 4 | ‑11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 19 |
4th | 56467 | 99 | Arthur Greaves | Angus McEwen | Royal Lymington YC | Open Male | ‑9 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 24 |
5th | 56342 | 63 | Sabine Potter | Merle Nieuwland | Warsash SC/ CBYC | Open Female | ‑10 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 26 |
6th | 54482 | 65 | India Eastwood | Isla Fletcher | Itchenor SC/ Royal Southern YC | U17 Female | 2 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | ‑12 | 29 |
7th | 57286 | 66 | Tilda Brayshay | Bea Greenfield | Yorkshire Dales SC/ Oxford SC | Open Female | 6 | ‑16 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 31 |
8th | 5 | 5 | Will Martin | Molly Martin | CBYC | Open Mixed | ‑19 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 34 |
9th | 55517 | 50 | Emma Breese | Adam Aziz | RLymYC/ Draycote Water SC | Open Mixed | 14 | 13 | 10 | 3 | ‑15 | 7 | 47 |
10th | 56383 | 22 | Nia Mecklenburgh | Ed Upton‑Brown | Royal Lymington YC/ Bosham SC/Itchenor S | Open Mixed | 12 | 12 | ‑14 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 52 |
11th | 56007 | 33 | Laragh Epstein | Charlie Howard | CBYC/ Burghfield SC | U17 Mixed | 13 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 10 | ‑14 | 55 |
12th | 52566 | 48 | Hugo Fletcher | Alex Flint | Royal Southern YC/ Royal Varuna YC | U17 Male | 7 | 8 | 5 | 11 | (DNF) | DNC | 56 |
13th | 57274 | 4 | Ella Martin | George Self | Cardiff Bay YC/Seaview YC | U17 Mixed | 8 | ‑19 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 58 |
14th | 54483 | 29 | Patrick Bromilow | Thomas Kelsall | West Kirby SC | Open Male | 5 | 20 | 4 | 10 | (DNF) | DNC | 64 |
15th | 57224 | 12 | Pippa Shepherd | Tommy Eastwood | Itchenor SC/ Bosham SC | U17 Mixed | 16 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 12 | (DNC) | 68 |
16th | 57349 | 37 | Sebby Bailey | James Davies | Burghfield SC/Oxford SC/ Shropshire | U17 Male | 11 | 9 | 18 | 16 | (DNF) | DNC | 79 |
17th | 57502 | 54 | Tabitha Davies | Sophia Sfaxi | Royal Lymington YC/Trearddur Bay SC/ Fre | Open Female | 17 | 14 | 17 | 12 | (DNC) | DNC | 85 |
18th | 5448 | 20 | James George | Lauren Mecklenburgh | LTSC / RLymYC | Open Mixed | 20 | 15 | 21 | 22 | (DNF) | 10 | 88 |
19th | 57350 | 43 | Charlotte Self | Zach Aziz | Cardiff Bay YC | U17 Mixed | 21 | ‑22 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 13 | 91 |
20th | 55244 | 9 | Hector Davies | Lucas McLaughlin | Royal Lymington YC/ Chichester YC/Itchen | U17 Male | 22 | 21 | ‑23 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 94 |
21st | | 0 | Noa Moskovitch | Jenna Barry | | | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | (DNC) | DNC | 98 |
22nd | 57499 | 68 | Jessica Skelding | Edie Carter | Winsford Flash SC/ Bough Beech SC | U17 Female | (DNF) | 17 | 16 | 19 | DNF | DNC | 102 |
23rd | 57004 | 16 | Zac Shepherd | Ethan Sparkes | Itchenor SC | U17 Male | 15 | (UFD) | 20 | UFD | DNF | DNC | 110 |
24th | 51766 | 93 | Alex Breese | Richard Breese | RLymYC | Open Male | (DNC) | DNC | DNC | DNC | 13 | DNF | 113 |