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    Posted: 19 Jan 12 at 1:15pm
So.. We have tickets for the 49er medal race. Anyone know anything about it? Are we on the hill? This may be posted elsewhere but can't find it!
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You'll be on the grass banks next to the fort on the Nothe.
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ah ok. cheers. said there was only 20 tickets available? must be a small grass bank!

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I think 20 was the most one individual could buy. It is quite a big grass bank...
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Grass Bank


49ers from grass bank


Top of Medal Race Course (Wind direction permitting)

And I'll be there too.


Edited by ellistine - 19 Jan 12 at 3:30pm
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Is that 49er pic taken with a longish lens perchance?
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Originally posted by furtive

It is quite a big grass bank...
 
I get the impression that the sailors are not that impressed with the 'medal course' position being chosen for the benefit of the spectators.
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As I dont have a ticket I will be on this grass bank, which is free and only a few hundred yards along the coast from your grass bank.  Its nearer the pub too!


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Post Options Post Options   Quote ellistine Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jan 12 at 7:51pm
Originally posted by JimC

Is that 49er pic taken with a longish lens perchance?
Not overly. It's an old Fuji Bridge camera. 10.7x optical. Fair better view through a paid of binos.
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Originally posted by JohnW

As I dont have a ticket I will be on this grass bank, which is free and only a few hundred yards along the coast from your grass bank.  Its nearer the pub too!


That's where I'll be the rest of the week.
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