The UK mirror squad met at Farmoor reservoir for their third and final weekend together before Christmas. We arrived to meet chilly weather, but perfect medium, force 3-4 winds to train; with our focus being starts and first beat strategy.
Don't forget that there is a deadline of 22nd September to enter the RYA East Zone Championships at Grafham on the 28/29th September 2013. This is a RYA National Junior Squad and MCA National Youth Development Squad qualifier, so don't miss the deadline.
You can enter online at http://www.sailracer.org/events/event-v2.asp?eventid=157077
If you are thinking of applying for a squad this winter, you need to act now. You can apply to join the RYA National Junior Squad (NJS) online and both helm and crew need to apply separately. Details of the RYA National Junior Squad and MCA National Youth Development Squads are on the website. If you are not sure, contact Dave Woodhead, Cathrine Maguire or Sarah Richards for advise. The first squad qualifier event for the NJS is at Hill Head SC on 7th & 8th September.