#nat18 – This week's National 18 Cock O' the North competition at Crosshaven from 26th or the 31st July is a special time for the dinghy Class as it brings together some very old friends and lots of new friendships whilst always remaining very competitive on the water.
The event represents the culmination of four years or planning, designing, fundraising and many, many hours of "talking". This year 35 National 18s racing are across the three eras of the 76 year history, (Classics, Ultimates and Ultras) It is the first Championhips for the newly designed hull by Phil Morrison.
Bob Bateman phtoographed the fleet in today's action packed series for the Class Championships / Cock O' the North Trophy.