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ellistine 
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 Topic: Rutlands SecretsPosted: 08 Oct 09 at 4:32pm |
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We're off up to Rutland next weekend for the Laser Asymm
Open. Last years event was our first ever race spent entirely in survival mode. This year we've moved on some and my sights are set a bit higher than just completing all the races. Does anybody have any tips they would like to share for racing at Rutland? I've been reading 'Wind Tactics' lately. Wind convergence/divergence should (according to the book) mean the left side is windier. Does this really happen? |
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asterix
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Posted: 08 Oct 09 at 5:15pm |
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it does sort of depend which way the wind is blowing... what class will you be you sailing in? Edited by asterix |
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ellistine
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Posted: 08 Oct 09 at 5:50pm |
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asterix
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Posted: 08 Oct 09 at 5:59pm |
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OH that's OK then, I can tell you Seriously, there is often a wind bend around the end of the peninsula and various wind shadows related to hills and trees etc. There are a couple of disasterous weedy patches just now that you need to avoid. But all depends on the wind direction, wind strength and, dare I say it, the race officer There are also two bubblers out on the water that Anglian water use to airate the water - I'm told it is OK to sail across/through the bubbles and that they don't remove too much buoyancy that the boats sink
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womble12345
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Posted: 08 Oct 09 at 9:32pm |
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The wind bends down the 2 valleys that make the lake. Sailing over the bubbles is slow.
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n12fun
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Posted: 08 Oct 09 at 9:53pm |
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dont have dinner there! go to the pub just down the road! much nicer food!
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womble12345
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Posted: 08 Oct 09 at 10:00pm |
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Its almost a half hour sail to the race area. Pre book the campsite. Dont underestimate the queues for breakfast. |
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Fraggle
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Joined: 28 Feb 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 220 |
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Posted: 09 Oct 09 at 10:25am |
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Last time we were there they were too late opening the galley in the morning so breakfast had to be got elsewhere. Opening the galley 1 hour before racing is not ideal!
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alstorer
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Posted: 09 Oct 09 at 11:02am |
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True- but then the breakfasts they sell are somewhat disappointing in my opinion.
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jeffers
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Posted: 09 Oct 09 at 11:39am |
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Rutland is a nice piece of water to sail on IMHO but definitely make sure you have your own food as a back up. If you are sailing down by the dam wall it can take a while to get there if the wind is light. Avoid the concrete towers (sounds obvious but I guy a crewed for did manage to hit one......) Aside from that enjoy, chat to other boat owners and pick their brains 9and be prepared for them to pick yours). |
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