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Junior Sailors Shine at the 2026 MKBYSA Season Opener!
Junior sailors kicked off the 2026 MKBYSA season at Stewartby.
Saturday’s regatta at the club turned out to be one of those rare winter days that felt more like spring. The forecast promised cold and light 5 mph breezes, but the sun came out, people warmed up, and a few competitors even said they’d “caught the sun!” Some said they couldn’t make it because it was Valentine’s Day. All we’ll say is… you missed out. 😎
A huge thanks goes to our Race Officer, Colin Clasper, who had a tougher job than the forecast suggested. The wind was incredibly shifty, fading away completely before filling back in again keeping everyone on their toes.
Race 1 brought a lovely surprise: 13-year-old Archie Clanfield took the win. He finished a lap earlier than some of the other Toppers, and as the breeze faded during their final lap, their average times increased. On corrected time, Archie came out on top.
Archie sailed smart, kept it tidy, and put himself in exactly the right place at exactly the right time. A brilliant result for the youngest sailor on the water.
Race 2 was sailed back-to-back before lunch. It was the first time Grace Muldoon raced her new RS Vareo, and she really got to grips with the boat - taking the win. New boat. First event. Straight to the top. Seriously impressive.
After pizza refuelling, Race 3 started in decent breeze before fading again towards the end. Home sailors Hayden Clark and Jamie Ratcliffe were also fairly new to their RS400. Even in the lighter wind they were flat-hiking at times and clearly growing in confidence each race. They improved steadily through the day, and in the final race it all came together - securing a win for Stewartby.
Results
Helm / Crew
Class
Race 1
Race 2
Race 3
Total Points
Position
Club
Grace Muldoon
RS VAREO
2
1
3
6
1
Haversham Sailing Club
Morgan Gwilliam
TOPPER
3
3
2
8
2
Emberton Park Sailing Club
Hayden Clarke Jamie
RS 400
6
2
1
9
3
SWSC
Aidan Harris
LASER
5
4
4
13
4
Milton Keynes Sailing Club
Hollie Jamieson
TOPPER
4
5
6
15
5
Emberton Park Sailing Club
Archie Clanfield
TOPPER
1
8
7
16
6
Haversham Sailing Club
Nathan Cleminson
LASER 4.7
7
6
5
18
7
Haversham Sailing Club
George Perkins
RS ZEST
9
9
9
27
8
SWSC (Shuttleworth College)
Emily Binstead
TOPPER
8
7
13
28
9
SWSC
Ewan Philips
RS ZEST
10
10
8
28
10
SWSC (Shuttleworth College)
Millie Speller
RS ZEST
11
11
10
32
11
SWSC (Shuttleworth College)
Jack Lister
RS ZEST
12
12
11
35
12
SWSC (Shuttleworth College)
Next Event March 7th at Great Moor Sailing Club
The MKBYSA series continues on Saturday, March 7th, at Great Moor Sailing Club, where young sailors will once again test their skills and compete for top positions in the standings.
Next Event at Stewartby Water Sports Club
The next MKBYSA event at Stewartby takes place on Saturday, 13th June.
About MKBYSA
The Milton Keynes & Bucks Youth Sailing Association (MKBYSA) supports young sailors by providing structured racing opportunities, coaching, and a pathway for development. Partnering with local clubs, MKBYSA offers a safe and fun environment where sailors can grow in confidence, improve their racing skills, and enjoy being on the water.
