Endeavour Trophy 2022

Rather a mean-spirited response. For many sailors the Endeavour is an expensive event that provides an opportunity to sail a boat you haven't chosen at a venue that can tactfully be described as idiosyncratic against people you don't particularly know. Mr Gillard appears to have opted to do a much cheaper event in a boat of his choice at a more conventional venue in a fleet he's familiar with. I'm not sure that's a reflection of his sailing ability.

Originally posted by JimC Rather a mean-spirited response. For many sailors the Endeavour is an expensive event that provides an opportunity to sail a boat you haven't chosen at a venue that can tactfully be described as idiosyncratic against people you don't particularly know. Mr Gillard appears to have opted to do a much cheaper event in a boat of his choice at a more conventional venue in a fleet he's familiar with. I'm not sure that's a reflection of his sailing ability.

Whilst I share the lack of enthusiasm to sail a boat like that I cant help but think that by using a mainstream class you end up handing a massive advantage to anyone who as sailed in the class before.

Originally posted by Paramedic Whilst I share the lack of enthusiasm to sail a boat like that I cant help but think that by using a mainstream class you end up handing a massive advantage to anyone who as sailed in the class before.

Won't that stick out like a sore thumb if you compare the top ten results with the results from the class nationals?

Maybe every other year it should be in single handers.