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    Posted: 20 Jul 22 at 1:44pm
Originally posted by Demelza

Originally posted by Grumpycat

Originally posted by Demelza

If you want a decent Nationals, buy a LASER ...........sorry ILCA. 

Mmm buy a ILCA again . Been there got the tee shirt. Have wasted too many years sailing that 1960s classic. Would rather give up sailing than have to sail one again  LOL

Pity you don't, and give up posting on this forum. No one would miss you. Big smile 

Oh dear we are a angry little person this morning aren’t we 😂 Did you spend too much time in the sun yesterday( Did Rasty make you work outside again ? )  . 😀.


Just for you, as you seem to be new on here ( and yes I do remember your first post 😀) I will explain my position again . 
I have nothing against the ILCA or ILCA sailors , I sailed one for 20 years and don’t regret it, it was the best option for me at that time . And even today , if big fleet sailing is most important to a you it’s still a good choice. 
If, like me, big fleet sailing it not the most important thing, then there are newer, better and much nicer  boats to sail. 
 
Have a nice day  Smile




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They were both at war with the British too... 

Edited by turnturtle - 20 Jul 22 at 1:30pm
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Originally posted by turnturtle

Originally posted by Grumpycat

Originally posted by Demelza

If you want a decent Nationals, buy a LASER ...........sorry ILCA. 

Mmm buy a ILCA again . Been there got the tee shirt. Have wasted too many years sailing that 1960s classic. Would rather give up sailing than have to sail one again  LOL

I thought we weren't supposed to agree on stuff Duncan  LOL

Lol very true , it does happen after all both Gandhi and Hitler were vegetarians 😂😂😂
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easy up chaps, I know it's Duncan, but he's only expressing an opinion... it's great that the ILCA is still attracting numbers - no one can argue with the cost of entry secondhand; but for some of us those days of wanting to own one are in the past.
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Originally posted by Grumpycat

Originally posted by Demelza

If you want a decent Nationals, buy a LASER ...........sorry ILCA. 

Mmm buy a ILCA again . Been there got the tee shirt. Have wasted too many years sailing that 1960s classic. Would rather give up sailing than have to sail one again  LOL

Pity you don't, and give up posting on this forum. No one would miss you. Big smile 
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Originally posted by Grumpycat

Originally posted by Demelza

If you want a decent Nationals, buy a LASER ...........sorry ILCA. 

Mmm buy a ILCA again . Been there got the tee shirt. Have wasted too many years sailing that 1960s classic. Would rather give up sailing than have to sail one again  LOL

246 competitors at this week's Hayling Nationals (including 38 Masters) might disagree with you.
And I know the Laser is old, but the prototype was first sailed in 1970.
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Originally posted by The Moo

Rather than cost of living, is the decline in nationals attendance in many classes more closely related to that other old chestnut....the fall in numbers of class racing?

combination of both?

I know some people who are happy to not class race at club level and treat it as casual or training sailing towards their events schedule.

If you are someone who maybe does 1 in 3 nationals and a couple of opens a year, I still suspect the draw of a club fleet is a primary driver for some; not those odd away matches.


Edited by turnturtle - 20 Jul 22 at 10:34am
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Originally posted by Grumpycat

Originally posted by Demelza

If you want a decent Nationals, buy a LASER ...........sorry ILCA. 

Mmm buy a ILCA again . Been there got the tee shirt. Have wasted too many years sailing that 1960s classic. Would rather give up sailing than have to sail one again  LOL

I thought we weren't supposed to agree on stuff Duncan  LOL
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Rather than cost of living, is the decline in nationals attendance in many classes more closely related to that other old chestnut....the fall in numbers of class racing?
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Originally posted by NickM99

Both fleets with numbers limited?

Yes Supernova's at limit

Solos extended limit from 90 to 110 but 'only' got 97

These together with excellent RS200 and id say its more:

"Is inflation impacting smaller classes Nationals Attendance?"

Its asking a lot to spend hundreds of pounds to come 8th in a 20 boat nationals

It costs the same to come 40th at a 100 boat nationals but its a much better event, more atmosphere.

Same age old problem too many classes
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