It is with sadness that the Leigh Sailing Club reports the death of Past Commodore, Mirror World, National & Area Champion and expert Mirror builder Dave Sherwin on 25th March 2024.
Dave won the Mirror Worlds in 1983 (Wales), was Europeans runner up in 1979 (England) and 1984 (Holland), won the UK Mirror Nationals in 1980 (North Berwick) & 1981 (Llandudno) was Nationals runner up in 1982 (Blackpool), 1983 (Mount's Bay), 1984 (Thorpe Bay) & 1985 (Plymouth) as well as sucess at numerous other championships.
Vita Heathcote and Chris Grube will compete for Team GB in the mixed dinghy (470) class at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the British Olympic Association have announced.
This year the Mirror Class Association had stand L10 at the dinghy show and, thanks to TridentUK & Ginger Boats, were able to exhibit the new TridentUK epoxy/foam sandwich Mirror. As ever the stand was reasonably busy with many old friends of the class, and some new faces, stopping by for a chat. Thanks to Steve Bland from Poole YC & Chris Balding from Island Barn SC for helping with the stand on Saturday & Sunday respectively.
After a long gap, and thanks to the McGovern family, the Mirror Welsh Championships are back!
Date: 14/15th September 2024
Venue: Red Wharf Bay Sailing Club, Treath Bychan, Anglesey (www.redwharfbaysc.co.uk)
A fantastic family venue in a lovely bay on the Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Mon). The sailing club overlooks the beach/ bay and launching is straightforward in most wind directions. The area is popular for holidays, providing lots of accommodation options and a campsite within easy walking distance of the club (Nant Bychan Farm).
Chew Valley saw the famous red sails return to the lake hosting a two-day Mirror Inlands championship. An entry of 21 boats competed with competitors travelling from 8 different clubs across England & Wales. As storm Babet battered the North of England Chew remained relatively peaceful as the high calibre field, a wash with elite sailors produced close and enjoyable sailing over the two days.
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