AZAB Finished

Winners are grinders! First in class 3 on 2nd leg of AZAB. It’s been epic and certainly an adventure. Over the 2 legs we have battled through 5 Atlantic gales & big seas, fallen off massive waves so high we can’t believe the boat is still in one piece and the rig is...

AZAB 05

Last couple of days of preparation before the start for AZAB on Saturday. Feel we are in good shape and pretty much there with all our jobs. Just the last few items of food to buy and a final look at the weather to confirm the plan for the race. The weather for...

AZAB 04

Lovely couple of days in Mylor and brought back great memories of training prior to 2012. Really nice to catch up with the Firefly fleet and my crew from 470 Jen, her family and also Sally and Nigel Wakefield 😁 We spent a lovely evening drinking beer in the cockpit...

AZAB 03

The adventure has started😁 Slowly cruising our way down to Falmouth ready for the start of AZAB. Testing kit and making sure everything works and enjoying some beautiful places.

AZAB 02

Couple of stunning days in Salcombe!Moored off the Ferry Inn so Steve can enjoy a pint whilst admiring Shuna!😁 Salcombe so much quieter and peaceful out of season.

AZAB 01

The adventure has started😁 Slowly cruising our way down to Falmouth ready for the start of AZAB. Testing kit and making sure everything works and enjoying some beautiful places.

RS Venture Connect in World Sailing’s Para Programme

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SUNSAIL ON BOARD!

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Paralympic Champion Supports Youth Charity UKSA

  Paralympic gold medal winning sailor Helena Lucas has teamed up with youth charity UKSA to become one of their ambassadors. Helena made history claiming gold at London 2012, becoming the first ever female winner of the male dominated Paralympic class and...

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SB20 HYERES GRAND SLAM

Just got back from my first event in the SB20 and loved every minute! Must admit when I arrived on the Wednesday with no idea how to rig the boat, did feel slightly out of my depth, but everyone was so helpful, that I had the boat rigged and in the water by the time...

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Lucas secures silver on 2.4mR return

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Paralympic Champion Lucas ready for racing comeback

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Helena to compete at Open World Championships

Helena to compete at Open World Championships

London 2012 Paralympic champion Helena Lucas has confirmed she will compete at the 2013 International 2.4 Metre class Open World Championships in Poole this September. Lucas, 37, made history claiming gold at Weymouth and Portland last summer, becoming the first ever...

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Helena humbled to receive MBE

Paralympic sailing gold medallist Helena Lucas admitted to being ‘humbled and honoured’ on receiving her MBE at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday (12 March). The Redhill-born sailor was crowned London 2012 champion in the 2.4mR class at Weymouth and Portland last...

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Helena nominated for ISAF World Sailor of the year

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) and Rolex announced the Nominees for the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards 2012 today which includes Team Volvo sailors Ben Ainslie and Helena Lucas and RYA Volvo Team GBR's Saskia Sills. ISAF received nominations...

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