Video Tuition

WEYMOUTH-based Olympic catamaran sailor Hugh Styles is appearing in a series of videos advising yacht owners how to keep their craft in top condition. Filmed at Parkstone Yacht Club, the videos run through the practicalities of seasonal preparation, highlighting what needs attention in and on the yacht, including rigging, sails, equipment, possessions and insurance requirements.

Hugh, who finished sixth in the Tornado class at the 2000 Sydney Games now races yachts and Extreme 40 catamarans in the UK and abroad, said: “This is a great reference tool for anyone getting started and a useful reminder for the more seasoned yacht owner.”

View the video online at towergate insurance.co.uk/boat-insurance.aspx by clicking on the ‘Preparing your yacht for the start of the season’ link.

Paralympics

PARALYMPIC athlete Megan Pascoe is at the Delta Lloyd Regatta this week hoping to achieve more podium success.

Megan will be representing Skandia Team GBR in the 2.4mR class at the Sailing regatta in Holland.

She will be hoping to secure another podium place after her recent silver medal win at the recent World Cup event in Hyeres in France.

The Delta Lloyd Regatta runs until Sunday May 29. Follow her adventures on her blog www.dorsetecho.co.uk/olympics/hopefuls/

ISF Ranking

DORSET’S Match Race Girls are top of the International Sailing Federations latest rankings.

The latest rankings after the Hyeres World Cup in France saw the girls go from third to top of the ranking, knocking the French team from the pole position.

Lucy Macgregor, Kate Macgregor and Annie Lush announced the happy news via social media sites Facebook and Twitter, saying: “Back in the number one spot on the ISAF rankings in their new release! Now we just have to stay there!!!”

London 2012

LONDON 2012 will host International Paralympic Day on 8 September 2011.

The event will showcase Paralympic sports and give the public the chance to experience first-hand the inspiration of Paralympic athletes.

Applications for Paralympic Games tickets will be open from September 9 to 30.

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