Good news from Scotland –

Last weekend was a double celebration for Scots 420 sailors.

The Abrahams and the Airlies dominated the 420 Traveller at Loch Lomond – Jennifer Abraham & Drew Airlie brought home the honours to Helensburgh SC, just over the hills from Loch Lomond SCs great Dinghy Weekend, and new man on the 420-block, David Abraham, with experienced crew, Callum Airlie were 2nd.

But there were more celebrations in Helensburgh and Loch Lomond last week, especially in the 420 Clans Marsden & Macdonald. Laurie Macdonald (nee Marsden) and Callum Macdonald became the proud parents of Elle. Many 420 sailors know Laurie and Callum as leading 420 coaches; Callum was the RYA UK National 420 Coach. Those who have been around a year or two more, remember them as leading crews in the UK 420 Fleet.

Callum was bursting with pride at the Loch Lomond event, but, by all accounts, this was almost surpassed by the enthusiasm (invasion by?) of the Marsden and Macdonald grandparents, whose service to the 420 Class and the development of many of our sailors across the UK include being a former Class Chairman and Safety Officer – both for several years – and both as much loved and respected Worlds and Euros/Junior Euros Team Managers of previous years. We congratulate both families. Elle’s name is already down for Class Membership in around 2015!