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470 Junior European Championships on Lake Garda
Author: John Deane Posted on: 19/8/12 Print Version


Diana Kissane & Saskia Tidey of HYC/RIYC
 
Diana Kissane & Saskia Tidey of HYC/RIYC competed in the 470 Junior European Championships on Lake Garda last week and finished 11th despite suffering a torn spinnaker on one day and gear failure on another in windy conditions. Their best races were two 5th places and a 6th place in an 11 race series.
 

(L-R) Saskia & Diana with their 'Olimpic Sails'
presented by the International 470 organisation
 
The girls started sailing the 470 last September and have made huge progress so far in what is a very competitive class. The International 470 organisation presented the girls with the top 'International 470 Solidarity Award' - a full set of Olimpic sails.