The main event in the Cambridge University Yacht Racing Team's Calendar is the BUCS/BUSA Yachting Nationals. The event is held in the vacation between Lent and Easter terms at Port Solent. This event sees all the best university crews from all over the country come together for 4 days of intense inshore racing. The racing currently takes place on Sunsail Beneteau F40s.
Cambridge had a brilliant BUSA this year with a record 2nd place, taking silver BUCS medals.
The crew demonstrated true class with consistent results throughout the regatta. The helm and tactician were happy to say that they were being made to look good by the faultless crew work throughout.
Crew: Matt Deacon-Smith (Helm), Jack Davies (Tactician), Eddie Romano (Main), Tim Worrall (Upwind Trim), Imogen Whittam (Downwind Trim), Barbara Muehlemann (Pit), Dan Murray (Mast), Piran Tedbury (Bow)
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The Championships took place in the vicinity of Hamble Marina in the Solent and consisted of eight races over a period of four days. Out of 28 crews entering the competition this year, Cambridge University was the only "inland" university to enter three boats, which all did extremely well, ending up as 8th, 14th and 25th overall.
Highlights for the Cambridge crews include:
Full results can be found here. The Cup deservedly went to Southampton University 2 for their outstanding performance - miles in front of the fleet in most races.
Compared to last year's BUSA, Cambridge University improved the quality of its racing squad considerably.
Well done everyone!
Cambridge University 1: 7th overall. Cambridge University 2: 25th overall, out of 28 crews. |
Cambridge University: 13th overall, out of 25 crews.