Robline GP14 Nationals 2022 Report

Llandudno Sailing Club July 21st – 24th 2022 Report by Vanessa Devereux with contributions from Sam McKay, Sharon Freeland, Darrell Sleep, Sarah McGovern. Training and day 1. After a two-year break due to the pandemic the GP14 Nationals opened with a fleet of 40 boats. The event commenced with an opportunity for Sea Training! Fourteen […]
Films from 1960s of vintage boats racing in York
These two early films are stored in the Yorkshire Film Archive, and give a fascinating view of early racing in GP14s – of especial interest to current owners of early vintage boats! Many thanks to to the film archive. Yorkshire Film Archve: The Watkins Trophy 1964 Yorkshire Films Archive: The Compass Trophy 1968 Please note: […]
Videos of 2017 GP14 National Championship at Looe

Great HD footage from the 2017 National Championship Check out the video playlist below, which has a short “Best of the 2017 GP14 Nationals” clip, plus extended footage of all the races. Thanks to Looe Sailing Club Justin Smith and SailPics.co.uk for the footage. There are 8 videos in the playlist! Click the ‘hamburger at top right of the video […]
Northern Bell update from Southport

Strong winds provided a challenge at Southport on 30th April, but provided exciting sailing for the few that took part. Check out the video, which shows what a versatile racing boat the GP14 can be in windy weather. In view of the small turnout, it has been decided that this event will not count towards […]
Video footage
Perfect Storm

Justin Smith and Sarah Davies sailing in the 2014 Championship before, during and after the heavy wind on Strangford Lough.