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I will be at northampton with the other "youth" helms from Olton Mere. You won't miss us - the girls will be wearing bright pink, as will the boys if the girls have their way! I know Olton Mere is up for hosting an event - I'm soon to be 12 fleet captain. Anyone interested come find the Olton camp at the weekend and we'll have a chat.

Hi. I'm Chris and I sail 2930 at Olton Mere SC. There are now 4 teenagers at the club with 12s (including myself), and we're interested in trying to set up some sort of youth scene for the class. There are many younger sailors at Olton who will be choosing which class to settle down into in the next couple of years, and for them, I think that an active youth fleet would be a real attraction - and the existing 12 sailors would enjoy a good race or two between people of similar age and experience. I'd be interested in hearing peoples views/opinions. Will also be at the inlands with some of the 12s from olton. Would be good to see how many "youths" are helming.

Tom decides to have a quick rest during sunday racing....

Thanks for your optimism kevin

Thanks very much. I've only just sent my form off to join NTOA today, so I should receive a new certificate soon (I think). The new sails are a different size/cut to the previous suit - that doesnt matter does it?
Chris

Im planning to bring 2930. First time i've travelled to an event so am frantically trying to arrange for my sails to be measured. Any idea where I can get it done? Foxi lives at Olton Mere SC in the midlands.
Chris

There has been a great deal of new interest in 12 sailing at Olton Mere SC in the midlands. In the past year the fleet has grown from 2 to 7  boats - 4 of these being sailed by teenagers, including myself. Olton Mere would very much like to participate in a youth open circuit of some description, and hopefully encourage more events in the midlands area, since these seem to be few and far between - youngsters find towing boats long distances very hard to organise!

Chris, 2930

Bought Foxi during the Easter Half term holiday of 2008, and keep her at Olton Mere, where there has been a surge in interest in 12 sailing. Sail her at least once a week - sometimes winning the odd race.