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winging it 
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 Topic: How I didn’t win the Worlds...Posted: 18 Sep 08 at 11:37am |
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The boats going to Kingston didn't actually leave until mid July which would only mean losing them for 2-3 weeks either side of the regatta.
I doubt I will be going to Brisbane because of the sharks. I mean that most sincerely. I really don't like things in the water. |
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Black no sugar
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Posted: 18 Sep 08 at 11:32am |
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European Contender sailors would travel a long way to take part in the Worlds. Recent championships held in Australia saw a better turnout than the Canadians. That's chiefly because, when the Worlds are held in Australia, they happen during the winter of the Northern hemisphere. You lose your boat for 6 to 8 weeks but it's not as bad as missing a whole summer of sailing. Besides, as winging it mentioned, the Europeans in Punt' Ala were very well attended. There's so much time you can take off work... |
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Posted: 18 Sep 08 at 10:41am |
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Always difficult for an International Class to venture out of Europe. The reality is that is where most of the boats are and other continets are so big that it's still expensive for the "locals" to travel. That said I am sure the Canadian fleet were very pleased to host the event. |
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winging it
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Posted: 18 Sep 08 at 9:33am |
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Unfortunately yes. We had an amazingly popular venue for the Europeans so most people, including most Brits, chose to go there rather than have to pay out to ship boats to Canada.
Last year we had around 140 boats for the worlds in Medemblik and doubtless numbers will come back up to the 100+ norm for Denmark next year. After that venues include Brisbane, La Rochelle for the Europeans - should be massive - Weymouth - should be huge - and then potentially Florida. The contender really is a world wide class. |
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Posted: 17 Sep 08 at 10:30pm |
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Nice report; here is a similar tale ... http://www.mustoskiff.com/reports-and-news/2008/toms-tale.ht m I think these reports make a far better read then the usual Fred was 1st stuff .... Is that true only 34 boats at the worlds? |
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G.R.F.
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Posted: 17 Sep 08 at 7:50pm |
What and mine aren't I suppose. 
But great wing wang, thanks, I love reading stuff like that, makes me feel at home, and it's not just me that ess aich one tee happens to, and i bet one day when it's near forgotten you'll come back and read it.. And Godless as well as Gay? Vote Lib dem by any chance? 
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Black no sugar
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Posted: 17 Sep 08 at 7:22pm |
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Sorry, I knew it wasn't Copenhagen when I was typing it but I was rushing and didn't take the time to check. It doesn't matter to me anyway because I don't think we're going to Denmark next year. Mark will definitely be at the Inlands and I probably will be there too. If anyone wants to babysit my lil' un, I could even give you a race (you'll see that when it comes to being last, you're just a rookie - I'll get lapped twice and finish 20 minutes behind you Cya! |
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Posted: 17 Sep 08 at 6:31pm |
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Definitely Denmark next year - but Sonderborg, not Copenhagen (Sonderborg looks much nicer. I can't make Gurnard, but will definitely be at the Inlands at Rutland.
Nikky got fed up in Kingston because we were sooo far away she couldn't see us - no one could! Was great though!  |
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Posted: 17 Sep 08 at 6:23pm |
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Great job Vanessa! I'm glad you found the time to write it down. It almost makes me regret to have missed it (although Canada is a bit too far to stand on the shore and watch the others having fun). Copenhagen next year? Gurnard this weekend? Mark will be there! |
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radixon
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Posted: 17 Sep 08 at 5:29pm |
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Blimey you had a good time.
At least you got racing in and able to get over all those "transportation" hurdles to get your boats out there. Must admit, this post is of the GRF length but boy is it worth reading!! |
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