Hadron H2

There is a Hadron H2 due to join us in the handicap fleet on our lake.  I reckon it's going to suit its owner perfectly.  At least it will give us something new to look at that's easy on the eye.  Hopefully there is enough of a niche for the Hadron to fill to give it some longevity as a class.

Originally posted by RS400atC Yes, right. when are the Spice Nats? A lot of classes, £1500 won't get you the sails you need to win the nationals. The last championship I did, it wouldn't cover food, beer and accommodation. Luckily there are people about who are prepared to spend some cash, or the rest of us wouldn't have anything to buy secondhand.

Edited by Sam.Spoons - 19 Feb 17 at 10:15pm

Accommodation, in a holiday location, in school holiday time - which is when most champs are held - is expensive. Yes, camping is an option for those that choose to, but for us it's a family holiday and we like our comforts. That means stumping up.

Originally posted by Noah Accommodation, in a holiday location, in school holiday time - which is when most champs are held - is expensive. Yes, camping is an option for those that choose to, but for us it's a family holiday and we like our comforts. That means stumping up.

I think we're missing the point here though, in many classes it's certainly possible to enter a national championship and get a decent (top 10) finish in an old £1500 boat and it's certainly possible to find accommodation for significantly less than £1500. Sure it ain't gonna happen in a Merlin but you pays your money....... And if (like me) you're sailing a £1500 boat you probably aren't at the level where you'd win the Nats even in a brand spanking new boat.