Saturday's regatta at the club turned out to be one of those rare winter days that felt more like spring. The forecast promised cold and light 5mph breezes, but the sun came out, people warmed up, and a few competitors even said they caught the sun! Some said they couldn't make it because it was Valentine's Day. All we'll say is you missed out.

A huge thanks goes to our Race Officer, Colin Clasper, who had a tougher job than the forecast suggested. The wind was incredibly shifty, fading away completely before filling back in again keeping everyone on their toes.

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Race 1 brought a lovely surprise: 13-year-old Archie Clanfield took the win. He finished a lap earlier than some of the other Toppers, and as the breeze faded during their final lap, their average times increased. On corrected time, Archie came out on top.

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Archie sailed smart, kept it tidy, and put himself in exactly the right place at exactly the right time. A brilliant result for the youngest sailor on the water.

Race 2 was sailed back-to-back before lunch. It was the first time Grace Muldoon raced her new RS Vareo, and she really got to grips with the boat - taking the win. New boat. First event. Straight to the top. Seriously impressive.

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After pizza refuelling, Race 3 started in decent breeze before fading again towards the end. Home sailors Hayden Clark and Jamie Ratcliffe were also fairly new to their RS400. Even in the lighter wind they were flat-hiking at times and clearly growing in confidence each race. They improved steadily through the day, and in the final race it all came together - securing a win for Stewartby.

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Results

Helm / Crew	Class	Race 1	Race 2	Race 3	Total Points	Position	Club
Grace Muldoon	RS VAREO	2	1	3	6	1	Haversham Sailing Club
Morgan Gwilliam	TOPPER	3	3	2	8	2	Emberton Park Sailing Club
Hayden Clarke Jamie	RS 400	6	2	1	9	3	SWSC
Aidan Harris	LASER	5	4	4	13	4	Milton Keynes Sailing Club
Hollie Jamieson	TOPPER	4	5	6	15	5	Emberton Park Sailing Club
Archie Clanfield	TOPPER	1	8	7	16	6	Haversham Sailing Club
Nathan Cleminson	LASER 4.7	7	6	5	18	7	Haversham Sailing Club
George Perkins	RS ZEST	9	9	9	27	8	SWSC (Shuttleworth College)
Emily Binstead	TOPPER	8	7	13	28	9	SWSC
Ewan Philips	RS ZEST	10	10	8	28	10	SWSC (Shuttleworth College)
Millie Speller	RS ZEST	11	11	10	32	11	SWSC (Shuttleworth College)
Jack Lister	RS ZEST	12	12	11	35	12	SWSC (Shuttleworth College)

Next Event March 7th at Great Moor Sailing Club

The MKBYSA series continues on Saturday, March 7th, at Great Moor Sailing Club, where young sailors will once again test their skills and compete for top positions in the standings.

Next Event at Stewartby Water Sports Club

The next MKBYSA event at Stewartby takes place on Saturday, 13th June.

About MKBYSA

The Milton Keynes & Bucks Youth Sailing Association (MKBYSA) supports young sailors by providing structured racing opportunities, coaching, and a pathway for development. Partnering with local clubs, MKBYSA offers a safe and fun environment where sailors can grow in confidence, improve their racing skills, and enjoy being on the water.

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