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iiitick ![]() Far too distracted from work ![]() Joined: 04 Jun 14 Location: gb Online Status: Offline Posts: 478 |
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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.
Last year there were 120 odd boats and they wanted more, this year so far less than 40 have entered. I enjoyed spectating last year and I hope it works out. Mind you there will be 4 x 18 foot Skiffs to admire!
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patj ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 16 Jul 04 Location: Wiltshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 643 |
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Or is it just the curse of the internet weather forecast and everyone's waiting to see what the weather is doing before they enter?
However all those I know who are away sailing that weekend are going to other events even though Calshot isn't far away. We'll be at the cvrda nationals at Clywedog in mid-Wales. Others are off to Devon and Cornwall...... |
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iiitick ![]() Far too distracted from work ![]() Joined: 04 Jun 14 Location: gb Online Status: Offline Posts: 478 |
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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.
Let us hope it is a fun weekend with good sailing!
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Null ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 11 May 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 745 |
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I have looked at going last year but remember cringing at the price! Havnt looked since.
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kneewrecker ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 09 Apr 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1586 |
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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.
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winging it ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958 |
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I agree. I could be at Clywedog, the contender nationals plus several other places that weekend if it weren't for the fact I need to be at Hunts running kids camp.
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the same, but different...
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iiitick ![]() Far too distracted from work ![]() Joined: 04 Jun 14 Location: gb Online Status: Offline Posts: 478 |
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Of course that is a good point. For the classes having their Nationals at Sailfest then it is after all their Nationals. For others it is just a fun sail and a costly one at that!
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Bootscooter ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1094 |
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Well I thoroughly enjoyed last years' event (to the point that it was the sailing highlight of the year for me) and am signed up again for this one. £69 for 3 days racing (8 x fleet and a long distance pursuit) isn't bad at all (IMHO) considering the facilities and extra events, coaching debriefs and socials.
We've again got 3 generations of our family racing each other, and camping/ B&B on site.... Forecast looks pretty good at the moment, ranging 12-18 mph according to the BBC over the 4 days. |
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iiitick ![]() Far too distracted from work ![]() Joined: 04 Jun 14 Location: gb Online Status: Offline Posts: 478 |
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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.
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Do Different ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 26 Jan 12 Location: North Online Status: Offline Posts: 1312 |
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Can't really see that it's extra expensive in itself; of course though it is South Coast over a Bank Holiday weekend which does have it's own implications.
Went last year and enjoyed it, would go again for but for the fact that it was 50% further for us than Itick and there is an as yet untried Bank Holiday sea regatta much closer to home.
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