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RICHARD LOVERING - HYDE SAILS DESIGNER

1.How many years have you been with Hyde?

Just over 20 Years

2.What boat did you start sailing?

Optimist at Bewl Water

3.What national titles have you won or come in top 3?

Optimist,420,470, B14, RS800, SB20, Flying Fifteen 

4.What European titles have you won or come in top 3?

Not sure I have

5.What worlds champs have you won or come in top 3?

B14, SB20, Flying Fifteen

6.Best person you have sailed with?

There is quite a few. It’s also having the most fun.  So Matt Alvarado, Ricki Kent,  

7.Most interesting design/development you have done/been part of?

Training Partner for John Merrick's and Ian Walker for the 1996 Olympics which they won a silver medal.

8.Favourite boat? 

A few for different reasons,  505, Moth

9.Boat you most  want to have a go on?

Not sure so many.  Love watching the Star Sailors league so a Star.  Merlin,  TP52 Super series , Something tactical and technical to sail.  Also would love to do a day on a Volvo boat in the southern Ocean and to helm an AC 75.

10.Best way to make a boat go fast?

Preparation, And Understanding your settings,  Work hard, and working with the crew. 


 

 Richard, working on settings in his new SOLO.

solo 4b d plus

Latest News from hyde sails

Mirror Southern Championship at itchenor May 03, 2022 Mirror Southern Championship at itchenor

Mirror Southern Championship at itchenor

Victory at 505 Inlands Mar 29, 2022 Victory at 505 Inlands

Victory at 505 Inlands

Title defence for Jack Grogan at the 2022 Illusion Nationals Mar 28, 2022 Title defence for Jack Grogan at the 2022 Illusion Nationals

Title defence for Jack Grogan at the 2022 Illusion Nationals

Solo Solent Testing 2022 Mar 16, 2022 Solo Solent Testing 2022

Solo Solent Testing 2022





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