Eighteen pupils from Priestlands School Sailing Team sponsored by Typhoon International Ltd and Hurst Castle Marine and Events competed in the 70th National Schools Championship held at Itchenor Sailing Club 3&4th July and won the overall schools trophy becoming the National Champions for 2023.
Sixteen of the sailors are R.Lym.Y.C members, many congratulations to Dirk and Jonny Rogers, Freya Hutchinson and Joanna Macalister, Amelia and Isla Hutchinson, Will & Milla Vinycomb, Amber Erdbeer & Annabel Hutchinson, Alex Breese and Raffy Seddon, Clodagh Punton and Lily Chisnell, Beattie and Poppy Markby-Brans, along with George Bence (Keyhaven Yacht Club) , Joe Bewick-Newbery (Lymington Town). All sailors deserve recognition having completed the majority of all six races over two days, navigating the highly changeable range of Chichester Harbour weather, winds and tides and participating in the event along with the other ninety-six RS Feva’s that registered!
For the full report please visit:
https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/263951/Priestlands-win-National-Schools-Championship