A New Two of a Kind Event

   Thanks MM, all we need now is strong wind. We are always on the look out for good second hand Tasars  and have people waiting for the right boats. If you know of any tucked away with Wilsonian or Ex Wilsonian sailors any "leads"would be appreciated.

Rod

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Porteous Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 28 Feb 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Post Options Post Reply Quote Porteous Report Post Quote Reply Topic: A New Two of a Kind Event Posted: 24 May 07 at 10:32pm
	Thanks MM, all we need now is strong wind. We are always on the look out for good second hand Tasars and have people waiting for the right boats. If you know of any tucked away with Wilsonian or Ex Wilsonian sailors any "leads"would be appreciated. Rod

Medway Maniac Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2788	Post Options Post Reply Quote Medway Maniac Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 07 at 10:17pm
	Just shows how class info on the web gets out of date - we sent invitations to two Tasar reps we found listed somewhere (I'll send you the details for info, Rod, along with the entry form). Be great to have the Tasars along - there used to be a fleet at Wilsonian. Any other classes out there who haven't received an invite, please let me know - we didn't knowingly exclude anyone, and indeed tried to include everyone!
	Wilsonian SC 3000 Class

Porteous Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 28 Feb 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Post Options Post Reply Quote Porteous Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 07 at 10:11pm
	I am the class racing secretary for the Tasars, I nor any of the committee have received the information you say was sent out. I wish to race , can I turn up on the day ie as committee member I can nominate myself! if not can you send details to r.porteous@portsmouthwater.co.uk Cheers Rod Tasar 351

Medway Maniac Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2788	Post Options Post Reply Quote Medway Maniac Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 May 07 at 6:20pm
	It'd be great if it was a top sailor fest, but in principle classes can enter who they like. Only the CA's are getting the necessary entry forms, so if someone was keen to be the class rep they'd need to lobby their association. The course is likely to be so vast that you won't be able to see it from one point, but Gillingham Pier/Strand would show some of the action. It's not really a spectator event though - unless somebody wants to lay on a spectator boat as they do for the 18ft Skiffs, complete with betting on the winning class! What we perhaps didn't emphasise enough in the early publicity is that classes are not obliged to enter two boats - only one is strictly necessary as it's the first boat home which scores. But obviously with two boats you increase your chances. Given that entry is free for the classes, it's hard to see what advantage we could give early sign-ups, unless you're suggesting a head start!
	Wilsonian SC 3000 Class

Delta Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 09 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 20	Post Options Post Reply Quote Delta Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 May 07 at 10:37am
	Is it expected that the class associations will send their best sailors or nobody? Say for instance the top "guys" in the Finn class are not available could a lesser mortal take their place even without class approval? The attraction of an event like this for me is that no class can swamp another out of it by weight of numbers. Are there any vantage points along the river where the action could be observed? Do early sign-ups get any advantage? Edited by Delta
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Medway Maniac Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2788	Post Options Post Reply Quote Medway Maniac Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 07 at 10:38pm
	Invitations went out at the weekend, and yes the Tasar and Blaze were invited, along with every other class we could think of as fast or faster than a Mirror. You need to ask your class association to name you on the entry form if you want to be their 2oak representative. If every class attends it could be a bit chummy in the dinghy park , but chances are (looking at the Boat Show Pursuit Race attendance) many won't due to clashing opens or whatever, and some may send just one boat, as it's the first boat in a class that determines the classes result.
	Wilsonian SC 3000 Class

jeffers Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 29 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3048	Post Options Post Reply Quote jeffers Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 07 at 8:33pm
	Blaze 720 have you not seen Porteus is selling his Blaze...has he ordered a new one?
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blaze720 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 28 Sep 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1635	Post Options Post Reply Quote blaze720 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 07 at 6:52pm
	And if Porteous is up for it his Tasar (rather than his Merlin or his Blaze) I suppose we'd better come along with a couple of Blazes to remind him he really should spend be spending the money ! Blaze 720

Porteous Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 28 Feb 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Post Options Post Reply Quote Porteous Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 07 at 5:22pm
	When are the invites going out ? will you invite the Tasar class Rod Tasar 351

Delta Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 09 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 20	Post Options Post Reply Quote Delta Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 07 at 7:44pm
	I was being slightly mischievous about the number of 3000 types entering the 2OAK but I am assuming the purpose of such an event is to allow some comparison under the prevailing conditions on the day between classes and types that the dinghy world rarely see all together. Will the results be useful handicap data to the RYA as many classes would be represented Not sure I understand the Phantom reference. You may be sailing up the wrong creek.