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    Posted: 12 Aug 09 at 9:03am
Don't most classes ave a nationals and a Inland championship's?
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The Solos have a both a Sea Nationals, just had a great week at North Berwick with East Lothain YC, great sandy beaches, easy launching and short sail to open water, and an Inland Championships which taking place at Rutland  5th and 6th Sept with a free training day for association members on the 4th. It is hard to find something to suit everyone, but we try!
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Originally posted by Captain Morgan

I never really thought about it that way - and I certainly wasn't aware that Phantoms have that rule. I think that I was pondering why a Class Association would choose an arguably better sea venue (with possibly restricted facilities) over a well-sized inland club/venue.
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Abersoch...Nuf said
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A vote for Looe.

Good Sailing and great for the family.
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I think it helped to be female at Porthpean - they pulled my boat up the ramp with a tractor thing!

I like Medemblik too - though you are stuffed if you capsize, because it is shallow.

Worst ever: Looe - a nightmare drive through the town to the seafront, clubhouse never open, no space for anything, walk through town to change in a tiny changing room, excessively expensive to park, with no choices.

I always reckon Paignton to be excellent - well run, good sailing, stuff to do, plenty of good camping.
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Originally posted by laser4000

Originally posted by timeintheboat

Champs are not just about the on the water stuff but also enjoying yourself off them. They can also end up being a family holiday. Seaside towns tend to be geared up for off the leisure so plenty of places to stay eat and drink.

No offence but a week at Grafham.......



Indeed - the fireflys are returning to hamble river in a couple of weeks time, which whilst handy for the large number of new(ish) parents in the fleet that live in/around soton, it's no so great for those that want to bring their kids and treat them to a bucket n spade holiday.

For some people who have frequent the K&Q in their youth, then 'it's not like we're going on holiday is it?' - indeed I'm lead to believe the reigning champ isn't defending their trophy for that very reason.

I'm off to Hamble in a couple of weeks for the Fireflies, and rather looking forward to it. But then the kids are going with Grandparents to France, so the family part isn't a factor! Well over 50 entries so far, so it isn't putting too many people off.

PS I'll give my views of the venue after!

PPS For the sailing, I love small inland venues, but they don't work so well for a major event...for the atmosphere, give me a Firefly Nationals at Mounts Bay or Abersoch, but that just might be old memories of 100 pint weeks coming back...I'll be lucky to manage 10 pints this time!



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Originally posted by E.J.

Internationally I'd say Medemblik has everything.

Except tide! It also has weird waves owing to being on a vast yet relatively shallow inland sea.
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I'd go for for Falmouth, I never fail to be impressed by the place, both Carrick roads and open sea.

Teignmouth was good as well. But I havent been everywhere yet, so I look foward to visiting the other places named here.

Internationally I'd say Medemblik has everything.

I find Hayling frustrating in a number of ways. For all of it facilities I alway feel as if im in a sausage factory.

 
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i was really inpressed by sunderland last year. Stunning sailing, sheltered launching and friendly club. Other favourite venues are abersoch and pwllheli because they are close, great sailing venues and have plenty of space. Dont like weymouth as its too business orientated. There is no character or friendliness to the place.

Can a poll be set up with this many options?
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