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iiitick 
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 Topic: Sailfest......Posted: 20 Aug 14 at 8:49am |
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A few people did grumble about the no sea thing but I think the organisers decided that it was better for the bulk of competitors to sail in the harbour where it was hairy enough at times (I am assured). No Phantoms as yet.
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Bootscooter
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Posted: 20 Aug 14 at 8:53am |
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Yeah, a few grumbles after the 1st day, then no noises at all after the 25kts all day inside the harbour Sunday. One of the best days sailing I've ever had, that.
We're getting down there this afternoon... Look forward to seeing some of you there!
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gordon1277
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Posted: 20 Aug 14 at 9:58am |
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Hi
I think the Phantom guys from Northampton and other inland clubs wanted sea sailing practice in waves prior to the nationals at Shoreham (which also had over 20 knots and huge waves) so they did not get the big wave courses and training they had signed up for. This year we are at Stone so much smaller waves to play with more like a puddle! Regards Gordon Phantom 1430 |
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Simon Lovesey
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Posted: 20 Aug 14 at 10:21am |
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GJW Direct SailFest review :
With the 18ft Skiff, Byte and ISO Nationals, handicap racing, lots of shore side activities there will be plenty going on for all, spectators welcome to drop in. Calshot is great destination, in addition to the activities centre there is the C16 castle and plenty of evidence of the former historic flying boat base. The hangars themselves are some of the oldest in the world. Calshot is at the mouth of Southampton Water, with a great viewing point. It is Southampton Maritime Festival this weekend, so we should a flotilla of historic boats passing the SailFest doorstep and a Hurricane and Spitfire fly past. It will also be a busy weekend for Cruise Ships, which certainly look very impressive at close quarters. Garmin will be on-site to demonstrate some of their products. Yes entries are lower than hoped, judging by promises various people are making looks like we will be around 50 boats. Looking at other sailing events, there is certainly a trend of later entries and also a yoho effect on numbers across years. In terms of entry fees, not the cheapest nor the most expensive. Important to look at the overall cost, for SailFest we have a package of 4 days sailing, coaching from a multiple National Champion, 3 nights on-site B&B (2 people with sea views) and velodrome cycling for £371. IMHO this is very good value. Hope to see you all at the weekend
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iiitick
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Posted: 20 Aug 14 at 10:28am |
We are drifting down on Friday, look out for two Bytes face to face on a trailer being towed by the 'former boys' 107. Stuffed inside the car will be two lads and a wizened old man......The journey could take some time!
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Rupert
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Posted: 20 Aug 14 at 11:30am |
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I shall be heading in a different direction to a picturesque lake in west Wales Liyn Clywedog) for another multi class event, the cvrda Nationals. With a £20 entry fee including camping, for 3 days sailing, we will put up with a lack of velodrome. There will be a multiple National champion there, who will give coaching tips if asked, though I don't think he is anywhere near the standard of your version!
I have a feeling people who go to either event will enjoy themselves - after all, they will be sailing! |
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Null
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Posted: 20 Aug 14 at 2:25pm |
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Good luck guys, i am sure someone else will see that as good value, but i couldn't justify £371 to my wife. Let alone the £80 fuel. Im sure people that attend will have a great time though.
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iiitick
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Posted: 20 Aug 14 at 5:26pm |
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The trouble is that I can identify at least 4 national champions in the entry list, some of them multiple...perhaps they can coach each other? Team Combs is not interested in cycling or climbing, they are interested however in a good open water sail. As a spectator I am happy to absorb all the diversions on offer...bring them on! And my days will be complete if the lovely Brenda can pop me down a nice Pims about three o'clock.
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Bootscooter
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Posted: 20 Aug 14 at 6:05pm |
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I'm sure Mrs Boots will take a Pimms too!
My weekend's costing far less than £371 pp..... 3 x entries @ £69 each, 4 nights camping and 3 of us in the velodrome (because we've never done it before and we can!). We've not had a proper holiday for 5 years (well, wife and daughter have just been to Lanzarote for a week, but that was my penance for buying the D-One ) because we can't afford to do that and support the Yoof in his ambitions, so this is what we do instead.
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iiitick
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Posted: 20 Aug 14 at 6:34pm |
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Ah! Madame Boot and Monsieur Tick......sipping Pims as the sun sinks below the horizon......
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