TWO York sailing clubs joined forces to celebrate the Sail For Gold regatta in the city centre.
Inspired by the RYA’s Sail For Gold programme, York RI SC and Yorkshire Ouse SC abandoned their usual stretches of river and organised an event in the centre of the city.
A mixed fleet of eight boats raced on the stretch between Skeldergate Bridge and Millennium Bridge, while some RYA Level 2 training was taking place just downstream.
The variable wind and the many obstacles, such as overhanging trees and some hard concrete banks, made for some challenging racing but the light-weight single-handers came out on top.
Over the four races, Kate Skelton came first in a Topper, followed by another Topper helmed by Ian Graham, with Steve Chilton third in a Streaker.
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