Sailing Event in Portland Harbour 2021

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SixÌýSJCSÌýsailors took part in the Schools Regatta in the Under 11 and Under 13Ìýcategory in Weymouth on 26 May. The school has taken part in this event for the past five years and, as theÌýIAPSÌýsailing competition was cancelled,ÌýMillfieldÌýPrep School in conjunction with the Andrew Simpson Sailing Centre organised the regatta for budding Under 11s and 13s. In total, 21 boatsÌýcompeted over four races in light winds but beautiful sunshine in Portland Harbour,ÌýincludingÌýMillfield, Clifton College andÌýDurlstonÌýCourt Prep School. TheÌýSJCSÌýpairsÌýenjoyed some excellent results including: 5th overall, 10th overall and 13th overall.Ìý

The boats were provided Ìýby the Andrew Simpson Sailing Centre with the children sailing in RS Zests. The races were all held in Portland Harbour with all rescue cover provided for all participants. There was a maximum of four races sailed on the day with three races to count including some back to back races with the children being out on the water for up to three hours without coming ashore.

In usual circumstances, theÌýSJCSÌýsailors would have had the opportunity to train together but the crews went out to practise in their own time this year prior to the sailing event. Mrs Nikki Taylor, Sailing co-ordinator and Head of Girls' Games, commented, "The children were well-prepared and listened well to tactics and advice before taking to the water. I was veryÌýimpressedÌýwith their sailing skills in such light and tricky conditions."ÌýOne of the sailors said,Ìý"It was a fantastic feeling to be able to put our skills into use and to actually return to competing again on the water."

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