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Optimist class
Typhoon Sailboats are the proud importers of the recently titled World Championship Winning Carter Optimist. Typhoon Sailboats and Carter have approached HD Sails to provide them with a Championship winning sail.
Here at HD we are trying to think of easier ways for you to take purchase of your championship winning sail, together with Carter a hull, makes for a top quality package. Call Typhoon Sailboats for more information 01926 485017 or visit www.typhoonsailboats.com
The so-called Optimist Spring Championships were sailed at West Mersea in truly wintery weather: the air temperature was only just above freezing, with winds up to 20 kts on Sunday, enlivened by the odd sleet shower, conditions were truly testing. After the first day of sailing the sailors from the Optimist National and Zone squads (142 sailors) were split into Gold and Silver fleet. Jamie Harris, Rosie Williamson and Josh Haynes all sailed well and quailified for the gold fleet (72 sailors). At the end of the weekend Jamie and Rosie both had four top-10 placings out of their six races sailed, to finish in an excellent 6th and 13th place overall, Josh came 33rd.
In the Silver fleet Matthew Beck topped the leader board, congratulations to all sailors taking part in the tough conditions.
After the Spring Championships one of the next big events was at Braassemermeer for the Magic Marine Easter Regatta.
Easter Monday brought the strongest wind of the event which, with clearing skies, meant a great day’s racing. Jamie Harris ended up 13th overall and third Brit. Joshua Haynes 20th overall and 4th Brit, Rosie Williamson was 55th, 13th Brit and 1st British girl.
Congratulations to Rosie Williamson toping the Intermediate squad and finishing 15th at the Winter Championships.
The Winter Championships were held at Cardiff Bay Yacht Club, with just over 100 sailors.
Keep an eye out in 2013 for HD Sailors; Joshua Haynes, Rosie Williamson, Jamie Harris and Jamie Cook.
Please check out our new pictures from the 2013 season added to our HD Sails photo album.
A huge congratulations to Martin Wrigley on winning the UK Optimist Nationals and also finishing 30th at the Optimist World Championships.
It has been 3 years since a British sailor has won using a British made sail and also 10 years since Andy Davis made Hannah Mills’ Optimist sail to Win the Uk Nationals.
For more information on our Optimist Sails please contact us at the loft on 0121 356 2175
Congratulations to Martin Wrigley for making the Optimist Worlds Team.
WPNSA played host to the Optimist Selection Trials, one of the most important Optimist events of the year which was held over the bank holiday weekend.
The top 86 Optimist sailors in the country, completed a 15 race series over 4 days in Portland Harbour and in Weymouth Bay, for the honour of representing GBR in this year’s World and European’s and Development teams, the Flanders team and training in Greece. Only the top 5 GBR sailors are able to qualify to compete in the worlds, and 7 including the top 3 girls in the Europeans.
Martin finished 3rd overall and showed excellent pace in all conditions throughout the weekend, Martin will be flying out to the Dominican Republic in July.
Congratulations also go to Josh Haynes who finished 16th and made the development squad.
Martin why have you chosen HD Sails for your final years Optimist Campaign?
I have had my sails made by Andy Davis since 2006 when my grandad bought my first sail. After using it for a while my coach felt it was a bit too powerful and Andy suggested a flatter cut which I used at local regattas with great success. Over the last few years I have progressed through Zone squad, Intermediate Squad and National Squad with the sail recommended by Andy. Andy has been supportive throughout this period and he is a top level sailor himself. I know that my sail is made by someone as passionate about sailing as me. I have always been made very welcome at the loft and always had a personal message of support from the person who has made my sail when I have done well.
Martin Wrigley
Sailing Curriculum Vitae
Name: Martin Ian Charles Wrigley
Age: 15
Sailing Club: Cardiff Bay Yacht Club
Class: International Optimist
Results
2011
2010
2009
Squads
Selected to represent RYA team GBR at the Trofeo Marcello Campobasso Naples 2012
Selected for RYA National Squad 2011 the top 24 nationally ranked sailors
Selected for RYA National Squad 2010 the top 30 nationally ranked sailors
Selected to represent RYA team GBR at the French Nationals at La Rochelle 2010
Selected for the RYA National Intermediate Squad 2009 for sailors nationally ranked 30 to 60
Selected for the RYA West Zone Squad 2008 top 12 sailors in the West of England
Sponsorship & Awards
Sponsored a Laser Vapor XD Optimist by Speedsails for the 2011 season
Awarded a bursary from Ready Steady Win 2011
Member of the IExcel a program designed to help young athletes still at school who are competing at national level
Halo Elite Member – Awarded to nationally competing atheletes which allows use of all gym and sports facilities in Herefordshire
Awarded Highly Commended Junior Male Sports Personality of the Year 2009
Additional information
I am fully supported by my family who help me participate in all National and International events that I am able to attend. I am supported fully by my school who have placed me on gifted and talented register for sport.
