RS Feva GP4 / Spring Championship 2026 at Itchenor Sailing Club

by Chrissie Le Petit 1 Apr 14:54 UTC 28-29 March 2026

Saturday morning saw sailors arriving and rigging boats at the quaint Itchenor Sailing Club excited to go racing in the first event of 2026.

The air buzzed with anticipation as families and friends gathered on the decking, chatting and catching up. The crisp breeze promised exhilarating conditions on the water, perfect for testing skills honed over countless hours of practice.

With our Class Sponsor Rooster onsite sailors and parents were overjoyed to snag their favourite Rooster gear, thankful for the brand's cosy and reliable kit.

The club's sailing manager, Ryan, and the Race Officer Roger Heath welcomed everyone at the competitors' briefing. With tallies registered the sailors launched ready to embark on the first of many thrilling races of the season.

Race 1 kicked off with flair: Cass Day and Harry O'Callaghan from Gurnard Sailing Club and Royal Victoria Yacht Club snagged the top spot. Hot on their heels were Hannah Yates and Fallon Day from Gurnard Sailing Club, with Henry Ross and Matthew Willcox from Netley Sailing Club claiming third.

Race 2 saw Cass and Harry snag another victory, followed by Torben Brown and Finn Tarrant from Sevenoaks School, with Hannah Yates and Fallon Day in third.

Race 3 was off to a flying start with Thomas Hill and Edward Knowles from Royal Lymington Yacht Club claiming victory, Cass and Harry in second, and Henry Ross and Matthew Willcox nabbing third.

Race 4 had Cass and Harry back in the winner's circle, with Phoebe Greenhalgh and Megan Gowers from PDSC in second, and Iris Tsitoura Pearce and Ava Popova from Sevenoaks School in third.

After four exhilarating races, sailors were sending it back to the club for a hearty meal and a fun quiz night.

Sunday morning greeted the sailors with sunshine and a chilly breeze, reminding everyone it's still March but no match for the sailors' determination to race, learn, and have a blast!

Race 5 saw a tricky start to day 2, with the tide pulling the fleet over the line, causing a general recall. On the second try, the sailors were off! Cass and Harry were victorious once again, with Hannah Yates and Fallon Day in second, and the Ritchie brothers, Cameron and Finlay, from Aberdeen & Stonehaven Yacht Club in third.

Race 6 kept the momentum with Cass and Harry at the helm, Cameron and Finlay in second, and Thomas Hill and Edward Knowles in third.

Race 7, the grand finale, saw Cass and Harry taking the crown once more, making it six out of seven wins. Bravo, boys! Thomas Hill and Edward Knowles secured second, with Torben Brown and Finn Tarrant in third.

Overall Spring Championship Positions:

• Spring Champions - Cassi Day and Harry O'Callaghan (sail no. 8762) from Gurnard Sailing Club and Royal Victoria Yacht Club
• Second Overall - Thomas Hill and Edward Knowles (sail no. 8643) from Royal Lymington Yacht Club
• Third Overall - Hannah Yates and Fallon Day (sail no. 6611) from Gurnard Sailing Club
• Fourth Overall & First School Boat - Iris Tsitoura Pearce and Ava Popova (sail no. 9091) from Sevenoaks School
• Fifth Overall - Torben Brown and Finn Tarrant (sail no. 9088) from Sevenoaks School
• Sixth Overall - Phoebe Greenhalgh and Megan Gowers (sail no. 8600) from PDSC

Overall Results:

Pos	Sail No	Helm Name	Crew Name	School / Club	R1	R2	R3	R4	R5	R6	R7	Pts
1st	8762	Cassi Day	Harry O Callaghan	GSC/RVYC	1	1	‑2	1	1	1	1	6
2nd	8643	Thomas Hill	Edward Knowles	Royal Lymington	‑8	5	1	5	4	3	2	20
3rd	6611	Hannah Yates	Fallon Day	Gurnard Sailing Club	2	3	‑9	4	2	7	6	24
4th	9091	Iris Tsitoura Pearce	Ava Popova	Sevenoaks School	‑6	4	5	3	5	4	5	26
5th	9088	Torben Brown	Finn Tarrant	Sevenoaks School	5	2	7	6	(OCS)	8	3	31
6th	8600	Phoebe Greenhalgh	Megan Gowers	PDSC	4	9	4	2	‑11	5	9	33
7th	5859	Henry Ross	Matthew Willcox	Netley Sailing Club	3	6	3	9	9	‑11	4	34
8th	5441	Cameron Ritchie	Finlay Ritchie	Aberdeen & Stonehaven Yacht Club	7	7	‑15	10	3	2	10	39
9th	4993	William West	Wilfred Summers	Starcross YC	‑12	8	8	11	7	6	8	48
10th	9090	Peggy Chambers	Sophia Sheridan	Sevenoaks School	13	‑19	11	12	10	16	16	78
11th	9086	Poppy Grace Dixon Lyon	Giacomo Pozza	Sevenoaks School	14	10	6	16	13	‑25	20	79
12th	5559	Nuala Angus	Hattie Garner	HISC	17	14	19	7	19	12	(OCS)	88
13th	5	Yohan Khanna	Clement Gowri Shankar	MCS	16	13	10	8	(OCS)	OCS	17	95
14th	/03	Kian Dani	Paola Rondi	Sevenoaks School	‑24	17	12	15	22	19	13	98
15th	8034	Tom Solly	Luke Keighley	Starcross YC / Avon SC	9	(RET)	DNC	DNC	8	10	14	103
16th	5560	Manu Gosling	Alex Sheerin	MCS	18	18	14	14	17	22	(OCS)	103
17th	6733	George Bayliss	Henry everett	Itchenor Sailing Club	10	(RET)	DNC	DNC	6	17	11	106
18th	6291	Josie Clark	Eloise Harford Tapp	Parkstone Yacht Club	22	11.5	16	(DNC)	14	14	DNC	108.5
19th	8230	Monty Morgan	Adriana Bianco	Claires Court Race Team	20	(DNC)	13	13	16	21	RET	114
20th	/74	Eishin Kaku	Lizzie Gwyther	Sevenoaks School	‑26	22	20	18	20	20	15	115
21st	821	Rupert Garlick	Carter Mills	Itchenor Sailing Club	(DNC)	RET	DNC	DNC	15	9	7	124
22nd	/02	Valentin Thoma	Ayaz Dikmen	Sevenoaks School	23	11.5	18	(DNC)	21	24	DNC	128.5
23rd	9085	Samuel Horsley	Charlotte Murdock Smith	Sevenoaks School	11	16	(DNC)	17	DNC	DNC	DNC	137
24th	2546	Monty Fry	Freddie Everett	Itchenor Sailing Club	15	(DNS)	DNC	DNC	12	18	DNC	138
25th	7000	Florence Louis	Hannah Illingworth Hofmann	IBSRC	21	(DNS)	17	DNC	24	26	19	138
26th	8326	Finn Kameen	Toby Storton	Bosham Sailing Club	(DNC)	DNC	DNC	DNC	18	15	18	144
27th	6323	Holly Cox	Henry Highman	HISC	(DNC)	DNC	DNC	DNC	DNS	13	12	149
28th	3883	George duff	Annabel scott	HISC	19	15	(DNC)	DNC	DNS	27	DNC	154
29th	3	Felix Reason	Georgie Carpenter	Claires Court Race Team	(DNC)	20	DNC	DNC	23	23	RET	159
30th	8295	Harry Miller	Will Hampton	Claires Court Race Team	25	21	(DNC)	DNC	25	28	DNC	161

A massive shout-out to Itchenor Sailing Club for their top-notch hospitality, Oli King Photography for the stellar snaps, and our Class Sponsor Rooster for the fabulous prizes. Sailors, parents, coaches and volunteers thank you for attending these events, thank you for your efforts, and for making memories with us.

Ready for more? Itchenor Schools Week is on the horizon, so gear up and race a Feva for your school in July!

See you all at GP5 the last weekend in April at Draycote Water Sailing Club for the series finale!