The breeze built throughout the day just as the forecast predicted, it was at that point when I realised, I was grinning from ear to ear as we were sending it downwind and through the finish line not really wanting to bear away to drop the kite and stop the fun. These conditions couple with some sunshine, topped off with a couple of firsts made for the perfect day one of the BKL at HISC. When we did not think it could get better, we came ashore to discover we were in the lead, a surprise to us all.  

This event has highlighted what a great format of racing the BKL is, also the variety in boats and teams means that each BKL event is unique. The most important aspect are the volunteers from the Sailing Clubs and Yacht Clubs whose involvement within the BKL is vital to its continuation. Not to mention the BKL association who along with support from RS, the RYA and kSail, facilitate the running of these terrific events up and down the country. I would thoroughly recommend to get a group together and enter an event if you haven’t already and I might even see you at BKL Finals later this year.