Birkett 2013

   Well we broke our Birkett virginity this year and had a great time.

No swimming for us although we had a moment when Ruscoe (I think - only D-One entered IIRC) forced us into an aborted crash gybe not too far after the island.

Thought the D-One looked stunning; not as convinced about the Icon, although they had a great race on the Sunday.

Not an event to take too seriously as there are some areas of the lake where it is difficult to predict what the wind will do, but great fun nontheless.

We'll be back next year.

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jaydub Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 06 Jan 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 267	Post Options Post Reply Quote jaydub Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Birkett 2013 Posted: 08 Jul 13 at 5:20pm
	Well we broke our Birkett virginity this year and had a great time. No swimming for us although we had a moment when Ruscoe (I think - only D-One entered IIRC) forced us into an aborted crash gybe not too far after the island. Thought the D-One looked stunning; not as convinced about the Icon, although they had a great race on the Sunday. Not an event to take too seriously as there are some areas of the lake where it is difficult to predict what the wind will do, but great fun nontheless. We'll be back next year.

Ruscoe Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 12 Jan 10 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1514	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ruscoe Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jul 13 at 5:09pm
	It was fairly shocking mate, the wind had picked up and i wasted about 10 minutes messing about dropping the kite in the water about 5 times. That 10 minutes would of catapulted me up the fleet, to a respectable position. Also the 230 doesn't reflect the people that actually finished mate. Only entered. i don’t want to do anyone who finished below 115th a disservice, but I sailed terribly.


yellowwelly Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 13 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2003	Post Options Post Reply Quote yellowwelly Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jul 13 at 5:01pm
	115th out of 230 is bang middle of the fleet... I wouldn't consider that a balls-up mate, even with the capsizes. But yes, 'push your luck' for a drifter, or bank some brownie points and look forward to next weekend more... I reckon you made the right call

Ruscoe Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 12 Jan 10 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1514	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ruscoe Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jul 13 at 4:54pm
	Sunday was definately sailable Jimbo. If i hadnt ballsed up the Saturday with a crap 115th and a load of swimming i would of sailed. It was a drifter at times but the kite would of filled. I also had to think about being away for 3 days this weekend as well. So decided i would head back. Oh an i forgot to mention the stinking hangover! Seriously though its such an amazing event, a real testiment to all things great about our sport. lets be honest i couldnt careless about were i came. If i did i would sail a boat that suited the event. Albacore or 49er. Even then my ability is the limiting factor. i just love being part of the festival! Racing on a start line with 250 other boats, exporing probably the finest inland sailing waters this country has to offer. Not to mention great food and beer. But i dont need to sell it to anyone, its widely regarded as one of if not the best events of the year. Even with Windguru getting it wrong and inflated fuel prices they still had 230 other boat entered!!


yellowwelly Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 13 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2003	Post Options Post Reply Quote yellowwelly Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jul 13 at 4:43pm
	Nope still not convinced.... Glad I've got this in the diary rather than some inland handicap race. http://nationalwatersportsfestival.com/ The fact that Russ made a call to bail on the last day is quite telling- I appreciate his honesty, and have no hesitation in admitting I would have done the same, although maybe with a little less grace given if was an entire weekend of passes used and 200+ miles for a skunking. Edited by yellowwelly - 08 Jul 13 at 4:44pm

AlanH Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Groupie Joined: 17 Apr 10 Location: Scotland Online Status: Offline Posts: 84	Post Options Post Reply Quote AlanH Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jul 13 at 2:06pm
	Quite agree with Ruscoe. It was a great weekend, fantastic weather all weekend. More wind than forecast on both days too, so don't believe your forecasts too much. To those who blogalot, but dontsailalot, my advice is - get out more. Even if you can't afford the time to go to many meetings in a year, you should put the Birkett high up your list. Its a lovely place to visit quite apart from the sailing.

Ruscoe Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 12 Jan 10 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1514	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ruscoe Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jul 13 at 11:13am
	Great weekend, Loads of wind Saturday especially round by the Island. Annoyingly i swam about 5 times gybing. Highlighted my cockyness and lack of time in the boat as i was coming out far too hot from the gybes. Cost me massively prob 10 minutes in total. Sunday looked like a bit of a drifter so i decided to earn some brownie points back and set off for home and take the family out for a meal. Totally worth the trip again, for those of you that have not done it you really should give the Lord Birkett a go. great racing in simply the most beautiful part of our green and pleasant land!


yellowwelly Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 13 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2003	Post Options Post Reply Quote yellowwelly Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jul 13 at 11:03am
	results... http://www.ullswateryachtclub.org/Portals/0/RacingResults/The%20Lord%20Birkett%202013.htm

yellowwelly Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 13 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2003	Post Options Post Reply Quote yellowwelly Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jul 13 at 9:42pm
	Well I hope Messrs Chandler, Garvin and Hamster buy you a beer or three at your nationals in a couple of weeks... I have to admire your commitment Russy- driving all that way at 60 mph to take one for the team to help get the PN up for next year. Bravo squire. You'll make a bandit out of it yet. Edited by yellowwelly - 05 Jul 13 at 9:42pm

winging it Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958	Post Options Post Reply Quote winging it Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jul 13 at 8:59pm
	I am jealous. I want to be there.
	the same, but different...