Another Successful Year For The Louvre Autumn Sailing Series

The 11th Louvre Autumn Sailing series took place during September and October with 40 yachts, dinghies and windsurfers competing during the lead up to a prize-giving on Sunday 23rd October.

Due to adverse weather conditions, not all races were able to go ahead, but the series saw some fantastic performances including the return of a windsurfing class after last year’s success.

Organised by the Guernsey Yacht Club, the handicapped race challenge has been made possible for over a decade thanks to long-term sponsorship from Louvre Group.

Chris Fish, Louvre Group’s Chairman, was delighted to present the winners with their prizes:

Class 1 (Racing Yachts)

1st  - White Rabbit (Simon Henning)

2nd - Blackjack (Martin Ozard and Steve Morris)

3rd  - Fandangle (Martin Priest)


Class 4 (Kona One Windsurfers)

1st  - Jonathan Pooley

2nd  - Dave Aslett

3rd - Tim Laine


Class 6 (Fast Dinghies)

1st  - Nose Job (Allister Cleal)

2nd  - Dart Garfunkel (Tina and Gary Coutanche)

3rd  - Mostly Harmless (Stuart and Carol Bloese)


Class 7 (Slow Dinghies)

1st  - Ready Salted II (Joe Walters and Emma Bloese) – also first Juniors

2nd  - TOG (Steve and Mandy Rickards)

3rd - Mrs Norris (Henrik Asplund and Georgina King)


Haidée Stephens, Director of Louvre Group, says: ‘We would like to congratulate all of the winners and those who took part. It’s been an impressive series and it was great to see participants embracing the challenging conditions and enjoying themselves.

‘The series has continued to thrive for over a decade now and we look forward to future involvement with the local sailing community.’