With the Spring Series dominated by stronger breezes the final race ended the series with a whimper rather than a bang, however the competition for podium positions was undiminished and went down to the wire. The scene at Gilkicker for the final race of the series was a SOOD nightmare. A reduced fleet and a very light, unstable wind - welcome back from holiday - Option! With the forecast for northeasterlies the southeasterly wind 15 minutes before the start caused some head scratching on the SOOD boat, but with the water to the west looking very glassy a short windward / leeward course of a beat to North Sturbridge into a strong west going tide and a run home seemed to be the best bet in a breeze expected to die.

A group of RN Windsurfers travelled to El Medano for an early season windsurf coaching session to prepare for the seasons wave sailing, slalom, and speed events Snow chains and shovels are hardly routine items to carry on a windsurfing expedition, but they were essential for members of the RN Windsurfing Team as they prepared to brave the ‘Beast from the East’ to board flights across the UK.