The Lymington Dinghy Regatta, hosted jointly by the Lymington Town SC and Royal Lymington YC took place on the 9/10 July, proudly supported by local companies Harken UK and Nick Cox Chandlery.

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This event has developed in recent years to be a very popular opportunity for local sailors to race in bigger fleets of all the local classes against some high-quality visiting teams, including no less than 8 reigning European and British champions. Once again, it was a sell-out well before closing date, and it was great to see both clubs and the West Solent so busy again.

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Over 100 dinghies sailed on 2 race courses, with a huge array of fleets as well as handicap starts for the local sailors in smaller fleets. The event included the Lightning Sea Championship, the D-One National Championships, and the RS500 & RS800 Rooster National Tour Events. All 9 fleets enjoyed a full weekend of thrilling racing in challenging conditions. The weather was amazing – hot sunshine throughout with enough sea breeze to get all the scheduled races in, with short postponements.

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Of the 160 competitors, over half were visitors as the LDR has become an important date in sailors’ calendars. The army of more than 70 volunteers from both clubs ensured a seamless and extremely enjoyable time was had by all. 

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Royal Lymington YC put on the Saturday evening dinner this year, with bar games making sure everyone was making a lot of noise!

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Amongst the locals were many prize winners, including Luke & Emma McEwen, 1st RS800; Rob Claridge, 1st Lightning 368; Tim Hire, Rupert Stock & Abby Hire, 1st, 2nd & 4th RS Aero; Mark Jenkins Jauma & Raffy Seddon, 1st RS Feva; Howard Farbrother, 2nd D-One Nationals; Brian & David Earl, 2nd Fast Fleet; John Claridge & Pete Sunders, 2nd Medium Handicap; Rob Milledge, 4th Medium Handicap.

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Full results are at https://www.ltsc.co.uk/2022-dinghy-results under ‘Open Events’  

More fabulous photos from Tim Olin at https://olinphoto.co.uk/index.php/2022/07/11/lymington-dinghy-regata-2022/

Heather Chipperfield

Our Commodore, Tony Evans presented his Commodore's Report at the Club's AGM held on Friday 8th April 2022. To read a copy of his report, please click here.

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