Sailfest......

Well here we are on Saturday night and not many boats entered for Sailfest which is only a week away. In fact most of the boats entered are small fleets using it for their Nationals. It could be that there is a rush next week we know of at least two Bytes that are sailing but not yet entered. Last year it was at WPNSA this year at Calshot, even though it was meant to be an Olympic commemoration event sailing on Olympic waters. Perhaps that is the problem? Or perhaps it is the £69.00 entry fee (more for double handers)? Apparently there are various other activities available like climbing and cycling but my friends are going for the sailing not land based activities.

Is the internet a curse or a blessing? Three Bytes are going from my club all have booked and paid for accommodation. £69.00 entry, £85.00 hostel, £70.00 fuel. Plus a day off work and a long drive from (in our case) Derbyshire. I doubt the 'former boy' would bother if he was not defending his championship. 

It strikes me as a funny time of year, serious travelling dinghy sailors are more likely to be in class regattas, the rest of us tied up with family holidays and work commitments.

Originally posted by kneewrecker It strikes me as a funny time of year, serious travelling dinghy sailors are more likely to be in class regattas, the rest of us tied up with family holidays and work commitments.

Yes we enjoyed last year as well but it worries me on behalf of the organisers that the pre registration is so low. Where are the hot Fireballs and Phantoms et al.