The very best of luck to this year's RS Aero UK Nationals competiors who are competing in the World Sailing Youth Worlds in Sanya, China, this week.

 

Ben Whaley is competing in the Laser Radial class, whilst Nick Robins and Billy Vennis-Ozanne are together in the 29er, all in team GBR.

 

With a record 110 RS Aeros at the UK Nationals and 75 in the RS Aero 7 fleet the Hayling Island champs provided great training for them close to home. They all sailed well to make the top 10 overall in a variety of conditions. Ben led after Day 1 and ended 2nd overall to brother Sam Whaley whilst Nick and Billy finished 6th and 9th respectively.

 

and see a full report of this year's record breaking UK Nationals HERE 

 

Photos from the 2017 UK Nationals at Hayling Island by Steve Greenwood.

Top; Ben Whaley (2386) takes the port end of the start line with brother Sam Whaley (2204) right on his hip!

Left; Nick Robins finished a creditable 6th overall in the 75 boat RS Aero 7 fleet.

Right; Billy Vennis-Ozanne, GBR 29er crew at the Youth Worlds, claims 9th spot.