Craftinsure Super 6 Series Results Update

With five events down and only one left we already have 10 boats qualified for the series with a further 15 just needing one more event to qualify. You can view the latest results here. The last event of the series is the Midland Area Championships which takes place on 01 and 02 October at […]

2016 GP14 Nationals – The Rum Punch Reports

The Rum Punch Report – Saturday night Having done some intensive training for the latest Rum Punch Reunion I was primed and ready as we massed at the club on Saturday night for what sounded like a low key warm up to the week with curry and a quiz. With the dining room packed and […]

GP14 Nationals – Day 5

Day 5 Race Report – Friday 26 August After yesterday’s float the forecast of 14mph generated a buzz of excitement in the boat park in the morning of the final day of the event. When we headed out it became apparent that it was more like 20mph plus with the waves up to 8 feet crashing over […]

GP14 Nationals – Day 4

2016 GP14 National Championships Day 4 Race Report – Thursday 25 August With a forecast similar to the day before there was no rushing in the boat park on Day 4 of the 2016 GP14 National Championships. The prediction from most was that it would be a similar delay of around three hours. As we […]

GP14 Nationals – Day 3

2016 GP14 National Championships Day 3 Race Report – Tuesday 23 August Champagne racing was the promise for Day 3 of the GP14 National Championships but as we set off for the scheduled start it was more like weak orange squash. Having failed to notice the significant lightness of the wind I thought we would […]

GP14 Nationals – Day 2

Firstly, I have some apologies to make for yesterday, apparently it was Fergus and Ellie first round the windward mark and not Shane and Andy (I was thinking of the first race!) And while I’m wiping my slate clean Vicky Ford had a good race at Brixham last year that I forgot to mention in […]

2016 GP14 National Championships Event Page

The event may have finished but long may the memories live on. If they don’t you can read all about the 2016 GP14 National Championships at Pwllheli Sailing Club, part of the Craftinsure Super 6 Series below! A professional photographer attended on the last day, pictures are available to purchase here: http://greensea.zenfolio.com/p953240989 2016 GP14 Nationals Entry List […]

2016 GP14 Northern Championships Report

The Race Report – Martin Stanley With a long range forecast for very light winds not changing leading up to the championship, it looked worrying if there would be any sailing over the weekend, but the race committee didn’t give up hope and was not going to pull the plug on the tide until the […]

2016 GP14 Masters and Youths Championships Report

A beautiful summer’s day at the Welsh Harp, twenty-nine boats gathered to contest the 2016 GP14 Masters/Youths Championships over the weekend of 16 and 17 July. The weed boat had seen more use in recent weeks than the mowers at nearby Wembley Stadium and the lake was clear of vegetation. A perfect wind direction, Westerly […]

Youth Championships Preview

For the younger sailor, the GP14 may not be seen as the most glamorous dinghy, it will never be seen at the Olympics and you can leave your harness at home. What it does have is consistently some of the best amateur racing a sailor can experience. The boat prices are capped and the Class […]