The fifth Rutland Sailing Club Holiday week finished in a competitive blast as all competitors took part in a Topper relay race just off the front lawn. This was the finale to a fantastic week where the sailors combined racing with Dunkirk re-enactment ( with artistic license); A full scale Pirate battle; Ice cream sails; model boat building and racing; stunt teddies competing in parachute jumping as well as zip wire action. There were pub quizzes; Singing Sally; teddy bears’ picnics and a big end of week disco. There was barely time for sleep!

The Novice adult competition saw a few new faces on the race track. In first place Rob Noon, second place Kerrie Noon and third place Chris Monk.

In the Topper fleet racing Charlie Jeynes came out on top chased by Alex Litt and Chris Bettinson. In the Stig run it was Jeremy Lightfoot and David Dunkling who topped the Stig board.

It was a great week which saw a lot of the kids taking part in their first ever races. Just off the shore and with adult coaching the racing world becomes a lot friendlier a place to be.

The model boat race was won by Kata Kemp and a very proud dad! Second Ben and Tom, third Evie Coates. The teddy bears parachute jump had 3 categories: longest distance travelled - Spot owned by Oliver Stenhouse; longest time in the air – little ted owned by Jame Tylecote; fist teddy to land in a boat won by Natasha’s teddy. Well done to all daring teddies.

The week aims to have something for everyone of all ages and abilities. It is great fun and helps members get to know and sail with other members. If you missed it this year book it in your diary for next!