Kingsley has its own “water baby” - year 10 student Lucy Castle, who has been selected to represent Northamptonshire at the National Schools Sailing Association (NASSA) National Youth Regatta at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy – the 2012 Olympic sailing venue.
Lucy (15) has been sailing since she was six years old and currently competes in a single-handed Laser Radial.
Attending the week long regatta is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Lucy for as well as taking part in an event at an Olympic venue, the Olympic torch is due pass through and a royal visit is planned to mark the Golden Jubilee of the NSSA.
Lucy sails at Banbury Sailing Club, Lower Boddington as well as being a member of Stratford Sharks swimming club.