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JimiQuik
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Topic: Dinghy fleets in PlymouthPosted: 12 Jun 08 at 10:24am |
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I'm trying to find out what dinghy fleets are around in the Plymouth area as I'm going to be moving there soon and looking to buy a boat.
I've had a look at racing results of local clubs on the net but can't seem to find any fleet racing its mostly handicap stuff. Does anyone know of any fleets in the area? Anything is considered. Thanks. |
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tmoore
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Posted: 12 Jun 08 at 12:01pm |
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i will be down there from october (with the 49er). there are 3clubs down there. i would wait until you move down there and visit some clubs to see which one you like best and see if anyone has a crewing position so you can try different boats.
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tgruitt
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Posted: 12 Jun 08 at 12:50pm |
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I am from Plymouth, I don't think there are many fleets. There is a good
laser fleet at Saltash SC which provides great river racing on a Tuesday evening. The Royal Plymouth Corinthian has quite a good dinghy fleet, but they are handicap races I think. Mount Batten is just a watersports centre and doesn't do racing. Hope that helps! Tom |
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owain
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Posted: 12 Jun 08 at 1:41pm |
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a few b14s seem to be creaping into the area aswell. we had 5 49ers last year, but most have left the area.
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tack'ho
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Posted: 12 Jun 08 at 3:44pm |
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What the hell has happened? When i was at uni there and a member of RPCYC there was a cracking laser fleet and enterprise fleet every wednesday night. You'd also get a good smattering of larks during term time.
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Posted: 12 Jun 08 at 4:13pm |
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theres the western laser series after xmas for about 8 weeks. they usually get around 60 boats for that
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foaminatthedeck
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Posted: 13 Jun 08 at 5:53pm |
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Not much dinghy racing in plymouth, Saltash have handycap racing on Tuesday night AFAIK, we go up to Roadford Lake in mid Devon each Sunday for there racing . There are regualy 10 boats of mixed speeds, If you want a lift up to have a look PM me and we can sort something out.
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JimiQuik
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Posted: 15 Jun 08 at 4:43pm |
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Thanks for all the info guys. Hmmmm looks like handicap racing for me then |
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Posted: 16 Jun 08 at 2:39pm |
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I would recommend Roadford, less than 30 miles from Plymouth with a varied fleet on a 750 acre lake. Buzzes, Finns, I14's and a variety of others giving good racing throughout the year. Crews currently required for 505, Fliying Fifteen and FD. Edited by brookesy |
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Posted: 16 Jun 08 at 2:42pm |
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I can put a good word in for roadford, i have been their a few times now and each time i am made to feel really welcome, also it is a nice place to sail
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