The Real D-One Thread

   Don't even think about Ferries, TGV or Eurostar, I missed a meeting in 

Biarritz today, just no way to get there in time for this morning. (Not and 

race Sunday in the new boat).

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G.R.F. Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 10 Aug 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 4028	Post Options Post Reply Quote G.R.F. Report Post Quote Reply Topic: The Real D-One Thread Posted: 19 Apr 10 at 3:05pm
	Don't even think about Ferries, TGV or Eurostar, I missed a meeting in Biarritz today, just no way to get there in time for this morning. (Not and race Sunday in the new boat).
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asterix Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 01 Aug 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 621	Post Options Post Reply Quote asterix Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 10 at 3:39pm
	me too - I should be in Austria - still I got an extra sail in on Sunday:-)

Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 10 at 3:48pm
	I booked a ferry crossing early this morning.....they seemed "ok" that things are running fine, in the other direction. What caused the trouble GRF??? Dover to Calais....is what I booked. I have to say that it was kind of damage limitation if we couldn't get the money back for hotel.....cos its my 40th birthday we were going to make a longer trip than just the D-One event, hence longer hotel booking....so it still maybe worth trying to drive....although we haven't quite decided yet. "er indoorz" isn't looking forward to a 15 hour drive with a 3 year old in tow. I am beginning to wonder myself. hmmmmm In fact "Eyjafjallajoekull" .....excuse my "Icelandic" Timg Edited by timg

rodney Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Feb 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 915	Post Options Post Reply Quote rodney Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 Apr 10 at 1:59pm
	It seems that Timg has arrived in Pisa with flight on time. More updates on his trip to follow. Rodney
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Merlinboy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jul 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3169	Post Options Post Reply Quote Merlinboy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 Apr 10 at 7:44pm
	Fantastic, i look forward to the report and more importantly the photos. Good Luck Tim.

haroosh Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 14 Jan 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 521	Post Options Post Reply Quote haroosh Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Apr 10 at 12:26pm
	I wonder how our friend Tim has done? Photos look wonderful.... http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/?article=151379
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rodney Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Feb 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 915	Post Options Post Reply Quote rodney Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Apr 10 at 1:26pm
	From Tim:- "Sunday racing proved more of the same weather, sunny and light winds coming from the land The first race as the wind started changing into a sea breeze was cut short to wait until it filled in, which it did. The first two boats had one point between them to win the event and with the last race counting double points it was all to play for in a strengthening sea breeze and building swell. Andrea Giammarini and Tim Garvin tacked off early to go far right on the beat and rounded 1st and 2nd comfortably with the pack following behind. At the leeward mark Tim Garvin's spinnaker drop went horribly wrong and dropped to 3rd as Agustine Zabalua. showed his speed by holding 2nd to the finish from Andrea Giammarino. By covering Agustine downwind Tim Garvin let Michele Tognozzi through who carried on to far right of downwind leg and pipped a 3rd position. 5th place was Stephano De Carta. So overall regatta top 5 results 1st Andrea Giammarini ITA 2nd Agustin Zabalua ESP 3rd Michele Tognozzi ITA 4th Tim Garvin GBR 5th Stefano De Carta ITA With 16 boats in total. The prize giving was followed by a fantastic spread of Italian food, hams, cheeses and sparkling Italian wine, all laid on by the host Club Nautico Scarlino and Devoti. Utterly fantastic event especially when the sea breeze filled in!" --------------------------
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haroosh Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 14 Jan 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 521	Post Options Post Reply Quote haroosh Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Apr 10 at 2:24pm
	wow great result Tim
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rodney Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Feb 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 915	Post Options Post Reply Quote rodney Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Apr 10 at 5:04pm
	A little more interesting information from Tim, sent via his Blackberry; he's not back yet, lucky man! He's staying out there to celebrate a 'big' birthday. "Interesting point this one... The leading boat helm was 90kgs Second place helm weighed 70kgs and he was faster than me in the windy stuff and I am 90kgs too. I have seen some amazing tricks that you can do to make the d-one perform even better than I thought it could, its a very clever piece of kit."
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