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    Posted: 10 Aug 22 at 10:11pm
Originally posted by Old Timer

Originally posted by jaydub

… why would a North Sails employee (a.k.a jockey) sail a manufacturer's one design that is supplied with Hyde sails.
Purely for the sporting challenge… 
He had a Musto Skiff for a while and they have Hyde Sails. 
I wasn't aware and perhaps I'm a bit jaded and cynical in my old age, but I had anticipated that North would have discouraged him from entering.  I would love to see how well he would do in the 200

Originally posted by Old Timer

Originally posted by jaydub

The Fireball Nationals weren't well attended,
Maybe so but still a quality fleet, have you ever won it?
That came across a bit harsh!  I wasn't denigrating his achievement.  I just thought it wasn't quite in the same league as his other results this summer.  I am his Dad's generation and spent plenty of time watching Alan's transom disappear into the distance.   What Tom has done this Summer has taken it to an even higher level and is an amazing achievement.
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I think its unmatched which is why I raised it. I don't believe Nick won 4 (5 if Tom retains Streakers) in one season. It's so impressive, I don't think anyone could say its pot hunting these are top classes with very good sailors.

There are so many classes in the UK there are many the average sailor could win. I've been top 3 at nationals a few times and its almost embarrassing because deep down you know there's no top sailors and I'm being a pot hunter!
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At this rate he will have all the entries at the endeavour trophy and no one else to race against!
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Originally posted by Demelza

I used to admire the skill of these serial winners. 
Now I think them flipping from class to class they are very sad pot hunters who spoil nationals etc for the rest of the participants. Another reason why attendance at nationals is not worth it for the average club member.  

Sailing is the only sport that I know of where the less talented get to share the sporting arena with national, Olympic and world champions. Anyone can be beaten - occasionally - even by me, but to put together multiple championship winning campaigns takes skill, talent and hard work.
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Didn't Gilly win the streamers too, so that's 5 national titles. Amazing achievement!!
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Originally posted by jaydub

Originally posted by Old Timer

Originally posted by jaydub

… why would a North Sails employee (a.k.a jockey) sail a manufacturer's one design that is supplied with Hyde sails.
Purely for the sporting challenge… 
He had a Musto Skiff for a while and they have Hyde Sails. 
I wasn't aware and perhaps I'm a bit jaded and cynical in my old age, but I had anticipated that North would have discouraged him from entering.  I would love to see how well he would do in the 200

Originally posted by Old Timer

Originally posted by jaydub

The Fireball Nationals weren't well attended,
Maybe so but still a quality fleet, have you ever won it?
That came across a bit harsh!  I wasn't denigrating his achievement.  I just thought it wasn't quite in the same league as his other results this summer.  I am his Dad's generation and spent plenty of time watching Alan's transom disappear into the distance.   What Tom has done this Summer has taken it to an even higher level and is an amazing achievement.

Well now you know he sailed a Hyde powered SMOD just for the challenge. 

Seemed like you were attempting to discredit the Fireball win. 

I think his haul this year is the best ever. 
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Originally posted by Old Timer

Seemed like you were attempting to discredit the Fireball win. 

I think his haul this year is the best ever. 

Don't know which individual you're talking about but would have thought the crew had something to do with that one.
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Originally posted by Woodburner

Originally posted by Old Timer

Seemed like you were attempting to discredit the Fireball win. 

I think his haul this year is the best ever. 

Don't know which individual you're talking about but would have thought the crew had something to do with that one.

Yes, crew contributions are critical but not the same crew in all events. 
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