The boats are in, the wetsuits are hanging up and the bar is open – that’s a wrap on the Noble Marine RS200 Nationals at SCYC.
The fleet were greeted on the the beach with reasonably big gusts that only built on the water. Strong winds and big waves made for a spicy start with Tommy and Charlie , Jonny McGovern and Ben Whaley starting early to successfully cross the fleet. Jonny and Ben rounded first followed by Daniel Whiteley and Olivia Stanley, then Ben Tylecote and Dylan Beatty, with Tommy and Charlie in 4th. Increasing winds facilitated a rapid downwind for some and a wet one for others. By the gate Tommy and Charlie had climbed to 2nd with Ewan Wilson and Anna Sturrock up to 3rd.
The wind started to ramp up by the end of the second beat, Jonny and Ben had secured a comfortable lead that they were able to increase even further on the last downwind leg. Ian Martin and Emma Hivey flew down the last downwind to impressively convert a 4th around the windward mark to a 2nd place finish with Ewan Wilson and Anna Sturrock following them to claim 3rd. 4th place for Tommy and Charlie was enough for them to win the championship.
Race 10 was abandoned with winds recorded at 30 knots and several broken boats (author included). The dynamic Darling duo sailed a fantastic, consistent series throughout various conditions all week and are definitely well deserved victors.
A huge thank you to SCYC and the race committee for hosting such a fantastic event. From start to finish, the organisation, hospitality, and race organisation were absolutely top-notch, especially given the somewhat tricky wind conditions throughout the week. Thanks to the event sponsors Noble Marine Insurance and Rooster Sailing .
As ever, for all sailors, the RS200 nationals was filled with great sailing, great company, and a wonderful atmosphere both on and off the water – easily holding its reputation is one of the best dingy events in the UK. See you all next year at RTYC,Torquay (16-20 August)
Prize Winners:
1st – Tommy & Charlie Darling – Hayling Island SC
2nd – Ian Martin & Emma Hivey – Burghfield SC/ASA/RNSA
3rd – Jonny McGovern & Ben Whaley – Swanage SC
4th – James & Jess Hammett – Hayling Island SC
5th – Thomas Goodey & Richard Thomas – RNSA
6th – Ollie Evans & Zoe Nieveen – Hayling Island SC
7th – Daniel Whiteley & Olivia Stanley – Port Dinorwic SC/Trearddur Bay SC
8th – Henry Hallam & Ashley Hill – Restronguet SC
9th – Brendan Lynch & Ellen Clark – East Lothian YC
10th – Jamie Harris & Ellen Main – Hayling Island SC
1st Silver – Terry & Amelia Hacker – Rutland SC
1st Bronze – Toby Bush & Robbie Stewart – Waldringfield SC
1st Youth Helm – Ollie Evans – Hayling Island SC
1st Youth Boat – Henry Hallam & Ashley Hill – Restronguet SC
1st Junior Helm – Milly Tregaskes – Restronguet SC
1st Junior Crew – Ben Roberts – Parkstone YC
1st Junior Boat – Milly Tregaskes & Taryn Banks – Restronguet SC
1st Loving Cup – Brendan Lynch & Ellen Clark – East Lothian YC
1st Family – Hywel Roberts & Ben Roberts – Parkstone YC
1st Siblings – Tommy & Charlie Darling – Hayling Island SC
1st Master – Hywel Roberts – Parkstone YC
1st Grand Master – Mike Warwicker – Bough Beech SC
1st Lady Helm – Karen Oldale – Parkstone YC
1st Lady Team – Karen Oldale & Lorna Glen – Parkstone YC
Top Club – Hayling Island SC
Top University – Southampton University
Jon Lewis Trophy – Hazel & Gemma McDonnell
Person of the Year – Ben Teague – Abersoch SC
Endeavour Prize – Matthew Somerville & Henry Bullen – Bassenthwaite SC
Report by Annabelle Orme
Photos by Outwest
Full Results at https://scyc.co.uk/race_results/rs200-nationals-2025/
