Checkmate XV has a light programme for 2012:

RORC Easter Challenge - Cowes 6-8 April

ICRA Nationals - Howth 25-27 May

IRC Nationals - Cowes 15-17 June

Round the Island Race - 24 June

The aim for the team was to have Checkmate XV, an MG HS30 formerly 'Blue Chip' on the water for the RORC Easter Challenge, which ran from 6-8 April.

Checkmate Sailing is pleased to be supporting young Irish sailors, Adam Hyland and Bill Staunton in their 420 campaign this year. 

"I have been following Adam's progress for a number of years now, and have been very impressed with how he has made the transition from Optimist to 420" said Nigel Biggs. "Adam and Bill seem to have formed a great partnership and I hope the support of Checkmate Sailing will help them continue to develop into a winning team as the season progresses."

Nigel explains how the Checkmate Sailing Team came about:

"The Checkmate name came from Dad's first race boat, an MG RS34 he bought in 1985.  Every penny we had went into that boat and Dad made a fantastic job of fitting it out at home himself.  We had lots of fun with Checkmate over the 5 years we owned her, making many new friends on both sides of the Irish Sea.  Money was always tight but Dad always somehow ensured the boat was immaculately prepared, not easy when she was kept over 100 miles from home.