Pupils enjoy success in Sailing

Two school teams were entered for the National School Sailing Association Double Handed Team Races held at Draycote Water Sailing Club over the weekend of 18-19th March. This was the first time that sailing team members had experienced team racing.

Races are short and quick affairs, so participants have to have their wits about them from the outset. Both teams initially struggled with the format, but Team A managed to adapt by lunchtime on Day 1 and achieved 8th position by the end of Day 2. Team B took longer to find their rhythm, and finished in 11th position overall.

Considering the relative inexperience of team members, compared to the other participants in the competition, the Bolton School teams performed admirably. They learnt a lot of valuable sailing and racing skills that they can develop in the future.

Team A: Ashton Kay, Tristan Hughes, Zach Tyrer-Hall, Daniel Hunter

Team B: Neve Haughton, Lucia Baker, Emily Fox, Rory Freestone