Hempel World Cup Series - Allianz Regatta Day 6 by World Sailing 9 Jun 20:19 BST 2-13 June 2021
The Hempel World Cup Series - Allianz Regatta entered the second part of the competition on Wednesday 9 June as the 49er and 49erFX fleets took to the water in Medemblik, The Netherlands.
After five days of racing last week that saw the first Hempel World Cup Series medals since January 2020 awarded to sailors in the ILCA 6, ILCA 7, Men s and Women s RS:X and Nacra 17, it was time for the skiffs to race.
Apart from Sunday s Medal Races, light wind has been a prevalent in Medemblik throughout the event and the first day of racing for the 32-boat 49er fleet and 18-boat 49erFX fleet was a tactical affair.
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4:09 PM April 21, 2021
Talented golfer Fiona Stokes, 20, from Lowestoft, has been awarded Ron Harrod Foundation funding. Picture: Courtesy of Fiona Stokes/Harrod Sport
- Credit: Courtesy of Fiona Stokes/Harrod Sport
The legacy of an inspirational Lowestoft man is continuing to help others after two talented athletes from Suffolk and Norfolk were awarded funding to help them achieve their sporting goals.
Fiona Stokes, 20, from Lowestoft and Joshua Vallance, 16, from Dereham have been awarded this year’s Ron Harrod Foundation funding along with Alice Masterman, 24, from Portsmouth.
The annual award is presented to athletes who demonstrate exceptional talent in their sport along with dedication to competing and training.