News 2022

  • Meg fought hard in a competitive fleet, which had limited sailing due to a passing tropical storm.

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  • It was a great return to Rutland. The water was a little low, but that didn't affect the quality of the sailing. It was close competition and with Meg missing the first day due to work committments (!), we all felt like we had some chance. The support crew that were along with the boats were great. at least five different tool boxes, a vet in the mix and no problem was unsolvable! There was great support and comrardery from the Irish, both North and South. For a full write read sail-world article

    1st Meg Pascoe

    2nd Simon Hill

    3rd Kate Hedley

    4th Jaz Turner

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  • The 2022 2.4mR Open Meeting started with a coaching session on Friday evening given by our own World and European Champion, Megan Pascoe. For a number of us this involved a major change in the way we sailed the boat but it proved, for me, that you are never too old to learn new tricks.


    The racing consisted of two on Saturday afternoon and four on Sunday where we were very thankful for Club allowing us to have the water to ourselves. The wind varied between SSW and WSW with speed of about 15 knots but large, shifty gusts of at least 20; except for a few, classic Frensham holes. Whilst this was not Frensham at its best it did provide exhilarating sailing. There were 15 entries , 10 from FPSC and 5 visitors, including Rudy Trejo from Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club in Florida, USA, although he lives in Chicago – and I thought I had a long way to travel to sail! Rudy definitely brought the wind from the Windy city.

    The first race set the pattern for the event with Megan taking the lead after a couple of laps and holding it to the end. Because of the wind direction the course was short with 5 to 7 minute laps; everyone lost track of the number of laps but the best guess was 9 or 10, so rather like an intense training session with no time to relax and catch a breath. Megan went on to win all the races, although a few times she was made to work for it. Between the races there was an enormous downpour which was gratefully received by the competitors and helpers – NOT! At the end first day Megan was lying in first with Paul Schroeder 2nd and Nev Millard 3rd. The day was completed by an excellent curry from the curry house in Churt.

    Anybody hoping that Sunday would provide some respite (yours truly) were sorely disappointed with the wind just as strong and gusty but fortunately it had veered a few degrees giving a slightly longer course. After a clean start in race 3 Megan got away but Bruce Hill found his form to finish 2nd with Jazz Turner (Newhaven & Seaford SC) a well-earned 3rd.

    Race 4 saw Bruce lead the fleet over the line early causing a general recall and bringing the “U” flag out for the rest of the event. At the second attempt the fleet got away cleanly and the race continued with major shifts and gusts. With Megan first Rudy battled to an excellent 2nd and Myron 3rd.

    Kate Hedley was clearly fortified by her lunch because in the afternoon she put two good races together with 4th in the fifth race and 3rd in the sixth. In the afternoon the conditions really started to take their toll with 9 finishers in Race 5 and only 7 in the final race. A particular acknowledgement must be given to our own Rob Anstey, a real newbie to 2.4s who delivered a 4th in the final race.

    With Megan 1st, Bruce 2nd, Paul 3rd and Nev Millard 4th FPSC sailors filled the top four slots, local knowledge or just skill?? Congratulations to Jazz Turner Newhaven & Seaford SC) who finished 5th and was the first visitor.

    Finally we must thank the Race Officer, John Townsley, who delivered fair and excellent racing in very difficult conditions. We must also thank all the volunteers who made the event go so smoothly and Kate for her brilliant organisation.

    Paul Schroeder

    Watch our Frensham Introductory video here!

  • Congratulations Meg Pascoe!

    What a great result for the Brits, with Meg retaining her European title in a tightly fought contest. In a fleet of 38 boats, the UK and Ireland together made up nearly a quarter of the fleet. Everyone put in great performances. One day was lost to no wind, but the event still managed 8 good races. Various video clips and pictures from the event can be found on Facebook on the YCIF24 Team 2.4 page. Final days video link.

    The event also made to BBC Sports- click to read here