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Chase GP14 Training
At times it is easier to knit fog than organise the GP14 fleet at Chase so knowing I like a challenge I was set the task of organising some training for the Worlds. With a planned…

GP14 Northern Area Championships
GP14 Northern Area Championships at Bolton SC If unbroken sunshine and a warm breeze is what you wanted for a weekend’s sailing then Bolton SC was the place to be, however if you were also…

Southport 12 Hour Junior Race 2018
Congratulations to the GP14 junior teams from Budworth S.C and Southport S.C who came first and second in the Southport 12 Hour Junior Race 2018, from a total of 23 teams racing! Full results are…

Northern Bell event at BudworthSC
A glorious sunny day greeted the sailors arriving at Budworth Mere last Sunday, with a light westerly wind hopes rose that a thermal wind would arrive. But by the time the race briefing by PRO…

GP14 Worlds – Runners and Riders
With a Gold Fleet entry currently standing at 56 out of the 130 boats the competition at this year’s Worlds will be tough. So tough in fact that there will be a ‘Platinum Fleet’ introduced…

OK, So we have to talk about GDPR !!
The weather’s been great, there have been some great sailing events so far this year in the International GP14 Class, and the Championship Committee have some great events lined up for the rest of the…

2018 Ulster Championship Report and Results
Congratulations to Shane MacCarthy and crew Andy Davis taking the 2018 Ulster Championships over a sunny weekend at Donaghadee SC. Silver fleet winner was Peter & Stephen Boyle with Peter also taking the Ulster Youth…

Training Update
STOP PRESS: SUNNY & WARM WITH STEADY 11 MPH BREEZE FORECAST FOR TRAINING AT LLANDUDNO SC PLACES STILL AVAILABLE! More details – BOOK NOW! GREAT DAY OF TRAINING AT HOLLINGWORTH LAKE SC Six boats, glorious…

Midland Bell event at SHSC 28.04.18
By Charles Saunders, Photos Ann Nugent and Ben Walker Sandwiched between the Midland Championship at Chase the weekend before and the Inlands at Bala next weekend there were some worries about turnout to this event…
New Subscription Option for Republic of Ireland Membership
Until now we have only offered payment options in pounds sterling for membership renewal. We have created a Euro Bank account for the International GP14 Class Association which is available now for payment of annual…
GP14 Inland and Welsh Championships Preview
Online entries are now open for the 2018Inland and Welsh Championships which return to the popular Bala lake. The event will take place on 05 and 06 May at Bala Sailing Club. The event is always popular…

GP14 Chase Midland Areas Attracts World and National Champions
38 boats turned up at the Chase Sailing Club over the weekend of 21 and 22 April for the GP14 Midland Area Championships to be greeted by the sailing holy grail of sunshine, wind and…

O’Tiarnaigh Challenge Report
Swords Sailing & Boating Club O’Tiarnaigh Challenge 14/15 April 2018 The forecast for the O’Tiarnaigh Challenge 2018 was moderate to fresh breeze for the Saturday and strong breeze and up to 30knots of gusts for…

Youth & Masters Championships Race Report
The sailing season has officially started with Poole Yacht Club hosting the Youth and Master Championships last weekend. Six youths competed along side 21 masters each with competitive racing. (Results below) Youth Champion Nick Devereux…

Spring Cruising Weekend in the Lake District
Spring Cruising Weekend at Bassenthwaite S.C. and Derwent Water 26th to 28th May Bassenthwaite Sailing Club will be open for camping and launching and we shall have full use of all the clubhouse facilities, including…
Midland Bell Results and News
Midland Bell Results are posted here as they are received. The series is now well underway after events at Shustoke, Chase and the Midland Championships event at Staunton Harold. Early leader

2018 Craftinsure and E Howard-Davies GP14 Youth Training Week
Daily reports will be posted here so check back each day for the latest update. DAY 1 Eight sailors were welcomed at the Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre by Head Coach James Parker-Mowbray for the first…

2018 Midland Area Championship Preview
Part of the Midland Bell Series and the Super Six Series, this year’s Midland Area Championships will take place at The Chase Sailing Club on 21 and 22 April. The current Midland Area Champions are…

GP14 Youth and Masters Championships Preview
Online entries are now open for the 2018 Youth and Masters Championships. The event will take place on 07 and 08 April at Poole Yacht Club. The event is always popular with last year’s Masters having 24…

World Championships Field Visits
The Dinghy Show at the beginning of the month was a good opportunity for the World’s Team (Gill, Michelle, Sam, Sarah and Monkey, minus Tom) to meet and greet with some of our sponsors including title…