cookies and Steve Cockerel

   It would seem that my "cookies" became disabled, or needed to be disabled or some such nonsense. Even my (4) undergaduate children did not fully understand this. They are a great disapointment to me. However I have re registered as "tickler" rather than "tickel" and all seems right with the world.
The point of this post is, did anyone notice that Steve Cockerel and his son won the Graduate Nationals? Is it possible for an exeptional sailor ( as Mr Cockerel undoubtably is) to pop up and win a national championship having not regularly sailed in that class. Has this happened before and which classes are prone to this phenomenon?

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tickler Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jun 07 Location: Tunstead Milton Online Status: Offline Posts: 895	Post Options Post Reply Quote tickler Report Post Quote Reply Topic: cookies and Steve Cockerel Posted: 05 Jun 07 at 11:40pm
	It would seem that my "cookies" became disabled, or needed to be disabled or some such nonsense. Even my (4) undergaduate children did not fully understand this. They are a great disapointment to me. However I have re registered as "tickler" rather than "tickel" and all seems right with the world. The point of this post is, did anyone notice that Steve Cockerel and his son won the Graduate Nationals? Is it possible for an exeptional sailor ( as Mr Cockerel undoubtably is) to pop up and win a national championship having not regularly sailed in that class. Has this happened before and which classes are prone to this phenomenon?

Isis Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Sep 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2753	Post Options Post Reply Quote Isis Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jun 07 at 12:31am
	Steve has quite a bit of history in the class... I think he grew up sailing them? I hadnt heard anything of him on the circuit recently though Theres a boat with a very fancy rooster design built into the transom in stained wood which I think was built by one of the brothers? I used to crew a grad regularly back in the day so try to keep up with whats going on with them and unfortunately at the moment that seems to be 'not a lot' Last I heard they were retracting their national status and open attendance was falling... but I see in the report that Steve is using 'rooster' sails so it sounds as if theyve found a high profile suporter to give them a boost... I hope its enough... Edited by Isis

tickler Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jun 07 Location: Tunstead Milton Online Status: Offline Posts: 895	Post Options Post Reply Quote tickler Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jun 07 at 7:27am
	I now realise that the Cockerill family do have a history in the class and some years ago we did sail in a Graduate open against Steves brother, but I did not realise. That boat was called Rooster and we also saw it at a Bloody Mary. It was the boat built with a central spine and ribs making it seem very exotic.......for a Grad. It would be an uphill climb for this class to survive but perhaps this will raise it's profile and make it a little easier. I could always buy back my old Supergrad.........mmmm.

jeffers Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 29 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3048	Post Options Post Reply Quote jeffers Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jun 07 at 11:08am
	Steve came in to the Blaze class a few years ago and made big waves. We are hoping he comes back this year for the nationals (would be great to pick his brains he is a really nice guy). This is the reason why the Blaze now sails with a very floppy rig (Solo style). Paul
	Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74

tack'ho Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Feb 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1100	Post Options Post Reply Quote tack'ho Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jun 07 at 12:22pm
	He definatly tends to raise the standard in any fleet he chooses to compete in for any significant period. Mostly down to his willingness to share his knowledge.
	I might be sailing it, but it's still sh**e!

Stewart2880 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 06 Jun 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Stewart2880 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jun 07 at 1:54pm
	Steve did win the nationals, crewed by his son Jack. He didn't win all the races (there are other very fast Grad sailors!) and it was pretty windy. However it's 23 years since he last entered (and won!). Ironically he wasn't sailing G2900 "Rooster" though it was at the event. Steve's brother Dave build several Grads; Rooster was the last. I was pleased enough to be close behind Steve in one of the races this year, but he just got faster all weekend! The Association has indeed denationalised, as there's nothing of value for the class to remain so. Members will see cheaper certification, etc as a result, and with Steve's help, we're going to update the boat. Steve is proposing a Cherub-style mainsail, and possibly a new hull mould and interior layout. But definitely no spinnaker! The class associationis suffering from low membership (despite many active sailors), and we are interested in anyones view on what direction to take. Please post your constructive comments at www.graduatedinghy.com Stewart

Isis Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Sep 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2753	Post Options Post Reply Quote Isis Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jun 07 at 2:55pm
	Id love to hear exactly what a 'cherub style' mainsail is Good luck with the changes though stewart... its a gamble for the class but I hope it works out Ben Howett

Stewart2880 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 06 Jun 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Stewart2880 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jun 07 at 4:32pm
	Hi Ben! Thought it was you! I was worried about using the "Cherub" word on this site! Stewart