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kneewrecker 
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 Topic: Personal HandicapsPosted: 18 Nov 14 at 6:28pm |
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Further proof that it's rapidly becoming a kids boat to some perceptions- the same could happen with an oppy
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Do Different
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Posted: 18 Nov 14 at 6:26pm |
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Okay. Stupid question, shoot me down in flames time. Why do designers make boats so buoyant?
My Contender floats so high for a short a**e like me I nearly need to kick and jump like a blinkin' sea lion after a ball to reach the Centre Board. Generally if I miss the dry capsize I let it invert and then walk it up so I finish up standing on the board. Whereas my trusty XXXXXXX floats much lower and comes up so full you'd think she's sinking. And no she doesn't try to roll over again like a car ferry with water on the deck because it's all in the middle (single skin foam sandwich floor) with nice slim side decks. Huge transom cutouts with a bit of breeze and it's sailed out in no time. Who capsizes in light wind anyway?  Yes I know GRF is all for wash through come up dry but I know what I prefer.
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Medway Maniac
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Posted: 18 Nov 14 at 6:05pm |
190 pound (86kg - hardly excessive) British ex-pat from what I gather on other pages. Experienced Laser sailor to boot. Not to be discounted lightly.
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Rupert
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Posted: 18 Nov 14 at 5:49pm |
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It appears to have been a fat American trying to right the boat. I think I'd have a go myself before giving an opinion on the ease of righting. No surprise that a light boat wants to come over on top, though - Newton's laws will come into force.
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Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686
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kneewrecker
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Posted: 18 Nov 14 at 5:23pm |
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That would be a little harsh wouldn't it? Besides there's videos on their FB now quelling this accusation...
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Medway Maniac
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Posted: 18 Nov 14 at 5:20pm |
That really needs to go on the Aero thread, KW, for future reference. We'll never think to look on this thread!
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kneewrecker
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Posted: 18 Nov 14 at 5:13pm |
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Buying an RS Aero might be the ultimate personal handicap.... If you can't get back in it after taking a tumble!
http://propercourse.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/rs-aero-capsize-recovery.html?m=1 |
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iGRF
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Posted: 18 Nov 14 at 5:01pm |
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I guess the ultimate personal handicap system could contribute to a national ranking list..
If the top guys were regarded as scratch which I guess is how golfers do it, given once they've achieved a certain pro level, I don't do Golf it's for Women and Blokes Waiting to die, I'm a Dinghy Sailor waiting to die. But it would still be kind of cool to try and work your way onto a national ranking list wouldn't it, if such a thing could be developed, that Barts data could be used as a starter could it not? |
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Medway Maniac
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Posted: 18 Nov 14 at 4:55pm |
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Except that knowing how you've performed against your personal handicap is mostly of interest if you are PY racing.
If you are racing in a single-class fleet then your place in the pecking order is very evident as you cross the finish line. I suppose knowing how far behind the head-chicken you are in percentage terms might be of marginal interest, but I'd have thought that a glance at goings-on on the water should tell you enough about the awful truth.
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Do Different
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Posted: 18 Nov 14 at 4:31pm |
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Not sure exactly how you would administer it, but I can see the merit it personal ratings.
After all I guess Football is well up there as a participant sport in the UK and that has a an extensive league system. In fact thinking about it most sports have a league system. But then still thinking further, leagues allow equal standards to play each off scratch. Damn, talked myself round in a circle now! Back to the same old complication that keeps coming round and round; we don't all use the same equipment (sail the same classes that is) , it would be a lot easier to administer and see it working if we did.  |
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