The Committee

Chris team-raced with Cambridge University and Grantchester Flash, first winning Prince Philip trophy in 1977. Coached winning GBR team at first Worlds, now mostly coach Opti sailors and umpires. Growing old slowly.

Getting old rapidly, as my team racing was at UEA from 1972-75, only half a century ago. I did sail a Laser in the 80's and I do occasionally race a Topper.  I have been Umpiring since it began, getting grandfathered in to the scheme. Used to run the school sailing base at Farmoor but I am now a man of leisure. 

 Steve was a mining engineer in South Africa in a previous life. His sailing pinnacle was as crew on Hobie 16 offshore Durban. Former Chairman Merlin Rockets. Former Commodore Midland SC. RYA Regional Rules Advisor Midlands 

Freya started team racing at Southampton in 2019, and hasn't yet found a sport she likes better. Southampton Events Secretary 2022-2024, having had the joy of running the Wessex Winter Warmer in 2023 and 2024 in addition to helping out at as many different events as possible (and still trying to sail sometimes when she can).

Former Nottingham & Glasgow student, Iona is now studying a PhD so  doesn't have to leave team racing. Joining committees to collect the alphabet (UoN, BUSA, SSS, JUC, UKTRA). Sailor-turned-umpire, more likely found with a penalty flag than a protest flag now  

Patrick has had varying levels of success team racing with Winchester (2015-20) and Manchester teams (2020-???); plus a few cameo appearances elsewhere. BUSA TR officer 2021-22. Seemingly making consistently greater efforts to stay in the team racing sphere... 

Ollie is a familiar face on the water and at the social, a former 29er National Champion. Southampton Team Racing Captain 2022-2023 leading Southampton Green to BUCS Silver in 2023, finished 11th at the Wilson 2023, 4th and top university team at UKTRA 2023.