STUDENTS from a school in Colwyn Bay have been making huge strides in the competitive world of sailing.

Sailors across several year groups at Rydal Penrhos have produced incredible results in recent months, with a showing at the RYA Cymru Wales Welsh Youth and Junior Championships a highlight.

Freddie MacLaverty was crowned Conwy Junior Sports Man of the Year at the Conwy Sports Awards held at Venue Cymru in Llandudno.

Another sailor making a name for himself is Tom Sinfield, who gave a starring performance at the RS Feva Winter Championship 2022, which was held at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy and featured some of the brightest young sailing talents in the country.

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Tom and his sailing partner Ben Greenhalgh rose to the occasion with a series of races throughout the event, taking on the challenging conditions with determination and poise en route to securing a first-place finish.

Fflur Pierce and Keira Luke also excelled, with the duo managing to finish 20th out of 42 boats in the face of strong competition, a huge accomplishment for a new team against more experienced RS Feva opposition.

Rydal Penrhos’ Sailing and Water-Sports Centre is accredited by the Royal Yachting Association.