Thames Valley Youngsters head to National Final 

Two young powerboaters from Thames Valley and London region are heading for the national final of the Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship at the PSP Southampton Boat Show on 14 September 2014.

After winning their regional finals at Queen Mary Sailing Club in May the two are looking forward to doing battle with other regional finalists from across the UK at the national event.   

Jake Swainston (10) of Dinton Activity Centre will represent the region in the 8-12 age group. Jake, from Binfield, won the qualifying heats at Dinton Activity Centre in his first ever event in a powerboat to make the regional final.   

After the regional final Jake said: “I told my instructor I really wanted to win and it’s amazing that I’ve won”.   

Accompanying Jake, but In the 13-16 age group, will be George Galloway (16) of Windsor Yacht Club.   

George, from Windsor, also won the regional final last year. He said: “I’m really proud to be representing my region again in the national final.”   

The Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship is a National Championship open to RYA clubs, organisations and training centres where 8 - 16 year old RIB drivers can demonstrate their skills with the goal of winning their club a brand new Highfield 460 or a Honwave T40.   

Stephen Morris, Head of Power Equipment for Honda (UK) comments: “We are delighted to continue our long and successful partnership with the RYA in supporting the Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship, and to be bringing on board our new boatbuilder partner, Highfield, for the 2014 competition. Both Honda and Highfield are only too pleased to support the RYA in its efforts to inspire and encourage young people to develop their skills and to promote safe and responsible boating through this unique championship.”   

Thanks to Championship sponsors Honda and Highfield.   

For more information about the Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship, details on how to get involved and a list of regional finals scores visit hondayouthrib 

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