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    Posted: 19 Feb 17 at 8:47pm
Many small classes (as in boat size) this is possible, either because of boat longevity (Firefly springs to mind) or because fleets are small, so even if the standard is high, the last % of boat speed makes less difference off the start line. But a big fleet, high profile one design? You need to get the wallet out.

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There is a Hadron H2 due to join us in the handicap fleet on our lake.  I reckon it's going to suit its owner perfectly.  At least it will give us something new to look at that's easy on the eye.  Hopefully there is enough of a niche for the Hadron to fill to give it some longevity as a class.
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Of all the new single handers over the past few years, this really deserves to succeed. I was an `early adopter` with a d zero, but can see my self being attracted to this. It ticks all the boxes for me
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Originally posted by RS400atC

Yes, right. when are the Spice Nats?
A lot of classes, £1500 won't get you the sails you need to win the nationals.
The last championship I did, it wouldn't cover food, beer and accommodation.

Luckily there are people about who are prepared to spend some cash, or the rest of us wouldn't have anything to buy secondhand.

Ooh, cheap shot :) 

£1500+ for food beer and accommodation? Really?????

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I don't know much about other sports TBH but I doubt you'd win Crufts on a 20 year old, £1500 nag  Wink .


I doubt it too. Crufts is for dogs.
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Accommodation, in a holiday location, in school holiday time - which is when most champs are held - is expensive. Yes, camping is an option for those that choose to, but for us it's a family holiday and we like our comforts. That means stumping up.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Sam.Spoons Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Feb 17 at 8:50am
Originally posted by blueboy

Originally posted by Sam.Spoons

I don't know much about other sports TBH but I doubt you'd win Crufts on a 20 year old, £1500 nag  Wink .


I doubt it too. Crufts is for dogs.

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Post Options Post Options   Quote Sam.Spoons Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Feb 17 at 8:51am
Originally posted by Noah

Accommodation, in a holiday location, in school holiday time - which is when most champs are held - is expensive. Yes, camping is an option for those that choose to, but for us it's a family holiday and we like our comforts. That means stumping up.

Fair enough but that's a family holiday with a championship tacked on.........
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Noah Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Feb 17 at 9:11am
Originally posted by Sam.Spoons

Originally posted by Noah

Accommodation, in a holiday location, in school holiday time - which is when most champs are held - is expensive. Yes, camping is an option for those that choose to, but for us it's a family holiday and we like our comforts. That means stumping up.

Fair enough but that's a family holiday with a championship tacked on.........

Sort of, but round the other way. Chance of us choosing to go to any of these locations for more than a long weekend is remote, so it's a championship with family holiday as a sideline. And regardless of whether the trouble n strife comes along, the accommodation cost is what it is.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Sam.Spoons Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Feb 17 at 10:15am
I think we're missing the point here though, in many classes it's certainly possible to enter a national championship and get a decent (top 10) finish in an old £1500 boat and it's certainly possible to find accommodation for significantly less than £1500. Sure it ain't gonna happen in a Merlin but you pays your money....... And if (like me) you're sailing a £1500 boat you probably aren't at the level where you'd win the Nats even in a brand spanking new boat.
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