PY Request
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Category: Dinghy classes
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Topic: PY Request
Posted By: jeffers
Subject: PY Request
Date Posted: 25 Jul 06 at 4:22pm
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Afternoon all, Do any other clubs offer a seperate PY for a Laser II Fun over a Laser II Regatta? The RYA give 1035 for a Laser II but do not differentiate between the Fun and the Regatta. Cheers, Paul ------------- Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74 |
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Posted By: Calum_Reid
Date Posted: 25 Jul 06 at 8:09pm
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The one at our club sailed off an enterprise handicap! ------------- 
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Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 26 Jul 06 at 8:38am
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Thats a bit scary! There is not that much difference between the 2 surely.... ------------- Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74 |
Posted By: andyrj
Date Posted: 26 Jul 06 at 1:46pm
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I thought the Fun was the non-spinnaker/non-trapeze version of the Reggata! ------------- water, water, everywhere... but not a drop to drink |
Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 26 Jul 06 at 2:51pm
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Well this one has got a trapeze kit but the mast is different from the regatta. Has all the kite fittings too but no chute. I said they would probably have to go off 1035 for now. ------------- Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74 |
Posted By: Medway Maniac
Date Posted: 26 Jul 06 at 2:51pm
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I asked the RYA for a figure for the 'Fun' a couple of years ago. They answered that they'd not enough returns to be positive, but suggested 1082. If the optional spinnaker and trapeze are used, I can see little justification for a very different PY from the Regatta. Sure, the mainsail cut is cheaper, but the mast has spreaders so at least you can get some pre-bend, unlike the Regatta. The bags could even be quicker than the chute in rough conditions with a wet kite in the boat, if the Fireballs are to be believed. I'd try 1040 if I were a club handicapper, but the average Fun owner probably wouldn't be up to it.... |