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turnturtle 
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 Topic: New Olympic events.Posted: 16 May 18 at 2:23pm |
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I made an attempt get back on topic with the SA rumour, but let's be honest any boat called a "Europe" sounds a bit western-centric anyway.
The yanks won't like it, not that they're ever in contention of winning anything sailing related, so not really sure what gravitas they hold. The Aussies and Kiwis won't like it either. But they can at least sail, so we best take note. I'm not sure what the 'emerging nations' think about it. (And I'm not sure what they're exactly emerging from, but association that it's from the dark is best avoided in case H2 blows a gasket). Boris will tell us it's 'crazy', so no ... WS will need to re-brand the Europe dinghy for it have any chance of success.
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Posted: 16 May 18 at 2:28pm |
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Where did the Europe rumour come from (pre-SA)? What's the source?
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turnturtle
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Posted: 16 May 18 at 2:29pm |
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Posted: 16 May 18 at 2:51pm |
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He references the front page, but I can't see any reference to the Europe there.
The Finn put out a press release with * next to the 70kg weight, suggesting this would be reviewed. If that's the case and a lower weight is selected then I wouldn't rule out the Europe, but I'd imagine there would be a multiple boat trials. I was just wondering is there was a more reliable source than his interpretation of the front page. |
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turnturtle
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Posted: 16 May 18 at 2:59pm |
nope - this is the internet
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carboncopy
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Posted: 16 May 18 at 3:15pm |
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Perhaps the Finn will do for the mixed racing too. Add an upper weight limit of 18st and an unlimited number of crew! Two European sized ladies, 3 leprechauns or 1 Ben.
Problem solved at no cost
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JimC
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Posted: 16 May 18 at 3:39pm |
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I don't doubt the Europe will try to get back in, and it would look better to have two similar boats. Foe example Byte CII and Finn racing on the same course as the same event- if that's what they end up doing - would not be a great look. If you exclude the radial because its already there, and the 4.7 because its a horrible out of proportion mess, there aren't too many other candidates.
The whole equipment evaluation/monopoly supply thing has't been talked about much yet, but I reckon that's got potential to cause a lot of disruption too. There's a definite anti SMOD lobby in ISAF, judging by some submissions I've seen, and there's also legislative considerations. Add to the the very odd way Laser Performance have been treating their Class Associations lately, and there seems to me to be enormous potential for trouble. It all depends, I think, one whether this reval turns out to be mainly a rubber stamp affair, or really root and branch recopnsideration of supply. I have no idea which it might be! Edited by JimC - 16 May 18 at 3:41pm |
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423zero
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Posted: 16 May 18 at 3:51pm |
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Nothing at all on Europe website.
Why go back to boats you have already dropped, commission a new design or try one of the new designs, H2 looks good or for a true leveller one of the rotomoulds. |
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Posted: 16 May 18 at 4:03pm |
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iGRF
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Posted: 16 May 18 at 4:14pm |
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Back to that submission 18-22 which states Mixed One person dinghy event with the Finn claiming the heavyweight mens again and women being directed to equipment suitable for 70 kg women which again is diabolically discriminatory.
Theoretically they should not define Gender, and both craft should be open to all genders, it's as antiquated as that damned Finn, defining that all people 70 kgs should be female. I'm deeply offended. |
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