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    Posted: 19 May 15 at 9:59am
Yes,  had hoped for more entries,  but does seem to reflect a general decline across other dinghy events

Not for the lack of trying,  we have had adverts in the mags,  flyers at Dinghy Show and local clubs,  display material at DS,  weekly postings on SailRacer and push ON Social Media etc.  The challenge we increasingly face is that sailing is becoming ever fragmented, which all means more effort required to reach the audience

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Originally posted by Simon Lovesey

The challenge we increasingly faces is that ailing is becoming ever fragmented, which all means more effort required to reach the audience

The alternative view would be that class racing is getting itself together.  I think there's probably an overall decline in participation, but class racing in established classes seems to be holding up.  I guess the decline is most noted at travelling sailing events - therefore if you are going to travel, then it's likely you will go for a class specific event, not a PY regatta.

POSH seemed to get good numbers - but then that was essentially a grouping of individual class events that had obvious synergies.... and I guess the location helps.  
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Originally posted by turnturtle

 

POSH seemed to get good numbers - but then that was essentially a grouping of individual class events that had obvious synergies.... and I guess the location helps.  

POSH 2012 -  68 boats
POSH 2015 -  46 boats
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Yes - as said, 'overall decline in participation'....  that said the number of entries were up on last year weren't they?

RS300s had their slaloms too- was it the same weekend?  And I'm sure they would be a natural 'target' for the organisers being such an active class at the moment.  
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Originally posted by Simon Lovesey

Originally posted by turnturtle

 

POSH seemed to get good numbers - but then that was essentially a grouping of individual class events that had obvious synergies.... and I guess the location helps.  

POSH 2012 -  68 boats
POSH 2015 -  46 boats


You need to factor in the appalling forecast prior to this years event. Stats are useless on their own.
I believe the 2012 was a much better forecast but not sure.


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Hi Puddle
I think it had to be postponed from the original date last year due to bad weather, so later date showed reduced numbers.
Its a good warm up event for single handers 6 races over 2 days and drinking far to much in the club bar on Saturday night! It all needs practice.
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My reason for citing POSH, is that from an external perspective it looked like a good well supported event - combining the best of class racing with a broader number of overall competitors.

IMHO - it's one of those events you read about and wish you could have been there.  
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Posts: 43 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Puddlebuster Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 May 15 at 11:44am
Fair point. I see what you mean. It was good this year.  I think the other thing in relation to Sailfest is for me the venue just is not appealing. With two of us sailing and my better half coming along who only just tolerates boats, she does not deserve being marooned on a spit in the Solent for the weekend.
And for those who do not really appreciate boats it really seems isolated. We are off to Rutland not as a choice against it but good venue, boy can sail and meeting my buddy with the 505 who has to travel from Yokshire. So you can see the reasoning. SWMBO can run, cycle, relax on campsite,................cook Thumbs Up
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Yes Gordon I agree a good event. Not just for the sailing. I am not sure if poor Ben has recovered from the ribbing he took yet.. LOL
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Posts: 2538 		Post Options Post Options   Quote turnturtle Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 May 15 at 12:06pm
Rutland's an interesting venue - I don't dislike the Sailing Club side at all, I've always enjoyed the events I've been to, but I couldn't believe how nice it was around by Whitwell where you can 'pay and play' in dinghies, kayaks and windsurfers.  It feels like a mini-euro lake set up if the weather is nice and I had some great sailing there last year.  I could imagine it would actually make quite a good location for a watersports festival.
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