2024 is a worlds qualifying year for the Flying 15 class and not surprisingly, a large and high quality fleet of 40 boats turned up at Grafham to find the sun shining and some wind blowing.

Principal Race Officer Nigel Denchfield told the assembled sailors at the briefing to expect some possible windshifts on the race course- how right he was!
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Ian Cadwallader and Ellie Devereux win the 2024 edition of the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club Flying Fifteen Open, on countback from Chris Waples and Jackie McKellar

The magnificent scenery of Loch Earn and the surrounding hills created a dramatic backdrop

A very competitive championships despite the lower than usual numbers. Graham Vialls and Chris Turner ended up worthy champions (again!). Read the full report for race by race details.

Lying Royal Windermere Yacht Club

Excellent competitive boat 

Pinnell & Bax (P&B) Fit-out, Built November 2009 

Excellent condition, very well maintained