Tiger Trophy 09

Might have to draft in the light weight crew

 

Originally posted by Splosh Thanks, guys, much appreciated Im definately not in for trying to win, just to get a experience and have fun  I must remember to bring the spair boxers as im thinking i could be rather scared on the start line Hope to see you there, Mark.

The actual start I found was not that terrifying, it was the 10minutes beforehand where clearly hardly anyone had a clue what was going on and chaos ensued! also try to avoid having the 18foot skiff come into the gap above you on the line

Mark,

Also, think about what you want to get out of the event.  If you sail for a result you're likely to be disappointed.  If, on the other hand, you decide the main aim is to gain experience of sailing in a big fleet you're onto a winner.  My focus this time is going to be to use the event to improve my tacking under pressure and my reaching.  This might be a strange aim, but actually, having 90 + boats around you is always going to force a few tacks isn't it, so in that case it's ideal, as are three races in one day.

If you aren't confident about being in with 'good' guys then remember you always have the option to sail on your own terms - you don't have to start in the very best position if you're not sure about it, just aim to be conservative, maybe focus on timing not position.

All in all, work out what you want, focus on what is achievable and most importantly, enjoy yourself!

(and don't worry about the capsizing - I'll be trying out my tacking sticks for the first-ish time, so my total will be way over yours!)

Good luck

Nessa

Originally posted by radixon Mark Good night sleep, good healthy breakfast, drink etc, get yourself kitted up ready to go sailing. It'll be like doing a big event at Alton but not been on home territory. Make sure you have a few bits of spares and give yourself time to rig it on land before you go out, preparation etc.

Arrive the day before if possible and do the above & you will be fine,Bear in mind that 85% of all the sailors on that line are just club sailors like yourself who proberly do 2 events away a year if that many.

More importantly enjoy the experance of the big starts & the big event there is nothing like it.

Mark,

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