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Skiffybob 
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 Topic: The Lord Birkett TrophyPosted: 06 Jul 10 at 8:50pm |
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What you need young fella-my-lad, is a bloody great fixed bowsprit
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12ft Skiff - Gordon Keeble and the Furry Fly-by
AC - GBR271 - Whoosh B49 - Island Alchemy |
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Merlinboy
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Posted: 06 Jul 10 at 7:45pm |
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I hailed to him that i was protesting and he needed to do
turns. He then told me to bugger off. i know its the principle but my result was so poor it didn't matter to me. Also i didn't have any witness. I have since found out he retired, which makes it all the more pointless. I love the Birkett, just to race against all different types of boats in the most stunning scenery in the UK. The result doesn't really matter to me. |
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JimC
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Posted: 06 Jul 10 at 4:39pm |
Did you priotest? If not why not? We are supposed to be a self policing sport... |
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Merlinboy
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Posted: 06 Jul 10 at 3:28pm |
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Not one that i could afford Jimbo!! Olly is looking at buying a Vareo though!!
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Merlinboy
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Posted: 06 Jul 10 at 2:20pm |
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JImbo, it would have been much better if there hadn't of been a general!! I nailed the first start and as any seasoned birketeer knows its all about the first 5 minutes!!
As it happened i got nailed by one of the ETAP 21's who tacked on top of me and started bearing off down the line hitting me and taking me with him. After i told him to basically f**k off and do his turns he told me to f**k off and that he wasn't doing them. Consequently i struggled the whole race playing catch up!! Charlie on the other hand was fecking flying! Its got my juices going, i fancy an AC!!! |
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charlie1019
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Posted: 06 Jul 10 at 1:52pm |
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Thanks Turnturtle, it was a great event - sun, lots of wind, a great night Saturday (and Friday for that matter), true sailing! Having thought about the results, I've decided that in my eyes I was the overal winner as none of the top three were up drinking both nights untill 3am, followed by a night in the car - I feel these should be key qualifying criteria |
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PlankyPlank
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Posted: 05 Jul 10 at 3:02pm |
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Big thanks to everyone who came and supported the event - one of the biggest turn out's we've had yet (and one of the worst results I've ever had too, but that's a different story...). Saturday was a great sail - plenty wind and only one recall, Sunday was cancelled due to high winds. I imagine that there will be a full report to come later. |
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rogerd
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Posted: 01 Jul 10 at 12:57pm |
I sailed the whole race one year having found a nice bow in the line thinking that was either a bloody good start or we are black flagged.
Have to say I am very envious have a good one. |
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Neal_g
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Posted: 01 Jul 10 at 11:21am |
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how low is the water level? been hearing reports of possible hose pipe bans usual level for this time of year or lower??
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Miracle 4040 GP14 13407 Crewsaver phase 2 range now available to buy online on at http://www.gibsonsails.com |
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PlankyPlank
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Posted: 01 Jul 10 at 10:09am |
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Don't worry about space - we should be sorted there!
The start line is always a giggle - particuaraly the general recals (most years...). |
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