Rooster Elite One Design UK National Championship at Hayling Island Sailing Club - Day 2
by Debbie Jarvis 11 Jun 07:45 PDT
10-13 June 2026
The forecast for day two of the Rooster Elite One Design UK National Championships was rain and wind. The RO decided to get ahead of the big winds by starting an hour earlier so that the fleet would be heading home before the 'bar' (not the clubhouse bar) got too gnarly.
The fleet headed out of the harbour in a lumpy 20 knots but by the time the first race of the day started it had dropped & held at 12 - 15 with some lovely surfing opportunities downwind.
Two boats were caught OCS but Martin Jones crewed by Jimmy G & Chips, found their mojo to lead at the windward mark. Russell & team rounded 2nd; Joe in 007 rounded 3rd. By the 2nd beat Russell gained a place & took his 2nd win of the series. Martin in 2nd with Joe in 3rd.
The wind picked up for the second start averaging 20 knots with the odd gust over 25 knots. Martin was again fast off the line & lead at mark 1. Things got a little 'hairy' at the leeward gate but it was the same bunch chasing the leader.
Joe, Russell & Mike Mc were all in with a chance but it was Simon Childs crewed by Kato & Chris who pulled through to 2nd leaving Russell in 3rd.
The RO had been monitoring the wind coming up from Portland to the Solent and sent the fleet home just before the wind increased from 25 - 35 knots. Good call.
Results: www.sailwave.com/results/hisc/26eliteonedesignnationals.htm