RECORD-BREAKING The Chase School ruled the waves as their young sailors landed the top prize at the annual Worcestershire Schools’ Sailing and Canoeing Association (WSSCA) OnBoard Regatta for the eighth time in 20 years.
Competing against ten other schools from across the county in 17 sailing and paddling events at Upton Warren Sailing Club, The Chase School once again claimed the Best School Team Trophy.
Sailing took place in a range of different junior and youth level dinghies and ranged in ability from those who only learnt to sail this year to those who are competing in national level class events.
Pupil Amber Scott won the Most Improved WSSCA Sailor award, Ella Spain completed a paddling double in the Junior Slalom Shield and Junior Long Distance events, Joe Xia won the Slalom Shield while Alice Russell claimed the Feva Trophy.
In addition, business teacher Chris Bell, who has just retired from The Chase School, received the J Brooke Trophy award for his voluntary contributions to the WSSCA.
Mr Bell had taken youngsters sailing every week for the last 13 years and still helps at weekends. Many of The Chase School sailors who won awards at the Regatta were there because of Mr Bell.
The competing schools were Abberley Hall School, Aston Fields Middle School, Bowbrook Hall School, Chase High School, Cheltenham College, Droitwich High School, Hanley Castle High, Northwick Manor Primary, South Bromsgrove High, Witton Middle and Westacre Middle.
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