Competitor Prep and Tips Oliver Davenport

As always I’m looking forward to this years nationals with another great entry list and a great venue.

This year was a bit of a slow start to me after having picked up a back injury at the end of last year meaning I was told not to sail until February, I kicked this off in the RS400 at the Tiger Trophy with fellow Solo sailor Jamie Morgan.

After this I managed to launch my new boat at Northampton at the end of February in preparation for the Winters which were there a couple if weeks later. The Winter Championships was the first event of the year and since then I have concentrated on the Solo events as other events I would have normally done in the Fireball have clashed this year. H aving had a great start to the Super Series it was great to continue this on to Brightlingsea and Medemblik for the Springs and Nations Cup, after it was Lymington for the Nigel Pusinelli which was a tricky event for me but still an opportunity to get some practice in lighter conditions which I have struggled with in the past. After Lymington it was time for a couple of the Midland Series events to lead me into the Nationals feeling well prepared and hoping for some good racing at Hayling.

As one of the top sailing venues in the UK, Hayling Bay can offer some great sailing conditions, Having done quite a bit of sailing there during my Laser(ILCA) days I always enjoy going back as you can have everything from rolling waves to tricky offshore racing. I look forward to seeing everyone at Hayling.