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    Posted: 14 Sep 06 at 9:58pm
Just another thought: one of the strengths of the RS fleet is the "family" aspect of it all, and my best champs was Weymouth with the 400's and 600's. Great venue and good company, camping within walking distance and food on site. We sailed in the harbour and got good conditions without too much tide (unlike Lee the next year, where tide was the king), and I got within 6ft of the Dolphin! Superb!
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On a serious note, when I was 300 rep the issues generally were: clubs often wanted a min fleet size, and often wanted to run on one course. If they wanted 40, that was fine, cos we shared with the Varios, but if they wanted 100, it wasn't practical to put us on the same course as the 200's, despite the fact that they were the fleet with the most Totty ( sorry for the sexist comment, but it's true).

The event at Filey was a big success, but might not have happened as nobody turned up for the open they held  the season before, but after we'd organized the nationals.

The typical discussion before we chose was, "why can't we go to...", and the answer was usually either: "they don't want us", or "they cost too much"!

The question should've been: where can the 300's go that will suit them, that wants them, and that can do the event at a time that suits the fleet?

I got so much stick over the Brixham event ( timing mainly, but also location) that I sold my boat and gave up as class rep, despite the fact that it turned out to be a well run event at a great location, that was pretty well attended!

I wish you luck...
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Originally posted by timnoyce

Sorry my swell comment was a sarcastic dig at Calum who promised us big swell and apparently people saw big waves on the first day but went un-noticed by myself and hoppy 


I never promiced swell I promiced Big Chop. We dont get big swell at largo. Its just steep and big chop. Tho in saying that you missed the one day when it was really lumpy.
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The very best venue for the 300 nats would of course, and as you well know paul, be Todbrook!! Cheap beer in the Board Inn and of course the best girls in the North West.
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Originally posted by Jamie600

How about Shoreham near Brighton? Theres a slip from the dinghy park into a small, sheltered harbour, then you sail out to sea. Same bit of water as Lancing but infinately better launching.

Only possible issue is the nightlife in Brighton may not be exactly to the 300 boy's tastes. at least I assume it's not  ;o)

 



Indeed - sailing elsewhere has shown me what a great place to sail at SHoreham is . However i'm not sure that we do nationals anymore, can't recall any - i supppose there is no harm in asking though.

Largo Bay was also brilliant for the Cherub nationals as the others have said


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Sorry my swell comment was a sarcastic dig at Calum who promised us big swell and apparently people saw big waves on the first day but went un-noticed by myself and hoppy 

Largo is the shizzle, kitchen staff have a bacon roll and drink meal deal which is really something special. 2 good local pubs and double whiskey and coke for £2.30... and did i mention irn bru on tap?! what more could you ask for?!
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pwhelli! great facilities, nice big beach, great sailing and a secure compound to lock your boat in overnight! Far better venue than abersoch

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How about Shoreham near Brighton? Theres a slip from the dinghy park into a small, sheltered harbour, then you sail out to sea. Same bit of water as Lancing but infinately better launching.

Only possible issue is the nightlife in Brighton may not be exactly to the 300 boy's tastes. at least I assume it's not  ;o)

 
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The Scottish 300 guys have been to Largo many times and I dont tink there are many fleets out there which know it better. Some of them have a holiday house in the village which they come to every year!
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Oh yes, and I almost forgot.  Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club.  The Javelins had a brilliant national there recently.  Great facilities, great water, steady wind, very good web cam and weather station, and the new crossing is now open I believe.
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