Flags of Fun for Junior Sailing!

Published 15:28 on 18 Jun 2026

The recent spell of unseasonal weather finally gave way last Saturday to a very welcome return of blue skies and sunshine, right on time for Junior Sailing's regular morning session!

With 22 Juniors, spread across 10 dinghies, the group sailed themselves down the main river towards Hurst castle.

Once there, two large buoys were laid for a game of 'capture the flag'; in short, all the dinghies followed a lead rib before being released to make for either buoy to capture the small removeable flag positioned on each buoy.

Whilst the helms worked hard on their speed and direction to approach the buoys, the crews then had the task of removing the flag - if they could reach!

As it turned out, the flag being out of reach wasn't necessarily a problem - fully committing and leaping out for the flag was surprisingly successful!

As the breeze picked up a gear, the group responded with great confidence and finished strongly even with an unusual beat back home as the wind veered - a great effort by all!

Thanks once again to all the parent support who help make these sessions, ashore and afloat.

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