Hayling National Champs: Top Tips
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Topic: Hayling National Champs: Top Tips
Posted By: Guests
Subject: Hayling National Champs: Top Tips
Date Posted: 09 Jun 14 at 1:07pm
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 24 Jun 14 at 2:55pm
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I'm going to make a top tips article for the 200 class, not really racing related, but more about the venue. Places to see, eat; that sort of thing. Anyone got any good suggestions who's done a few events at HISC? Some of my suggestions:
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Posted By: PeterG
Date Posted: 24 Jun 14 at 4:07pm
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Beware of the bar... Many a fine sailing career has been bought to a premature close by spending too much time in the bar  Though, my experiences of the 200 fleet visiting Eastbourne were always that it never worried any of them too much - we normally had trouble getting enough beer in. Peter
------------- Peter Ex Cont 707 Ex Laser 189635 DY 59 |
Posted By: gordon1277
Date Posted: 24 Jun 14 at 5:08pm
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Hi Peter
Not That Bar! hayling bar, a whole different thing to be avoided at all costs it eats boards rudders and masts. ------------- Gordon Lossc |
Posted By: maxibuddah
Date Posted: 24 Jun 14 at 7:09pm
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For me it would be "that" bar to be honest ------------- Everything I say is my opinion, honest |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 25 Jun 14 at 8:41am
| Ha, yeah, I meant the sand bar really, however, I think the clubhouse bar is equally dangerous! |
Posted By: getafix
Date Posted: 25 Jun 14 at 9:40am
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Essential equipment for visiting HISC .... i. A detailed map / good satnav so you can find the place ii. A good book / kindle, something to read while you're stuck in the traffic jam heading on/off the island
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Posted By: Steve411
Date Posted: 25 Jun 14 at 10:50am
I sailed there for the first time at the weekend. What a glorious clubhouse in a stunning setting. Great race management too, but need to make sure you leave the beach in good time as the ROs like to start on time. Didn't have too much problem getting out on Sunday evening - probably took about 20 mins to get off the island. ------------- Steve B RS300 411 https://www.facebook.com/groups/55859303803" rel="nofollow - RS300 page |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 25 Jun 14 at 3:00pm
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This is what i've got so far, what do you think? Any you like, or more to add? I’ve not got the greatest tactical knowledge of the bay, despite sailing at HISC for a few years. I’ve always followed the simple strategy ‘go left and go fast; or get rolled and resort to the right’, beyond that I don’t have anything earth shattering for you. However, what I can usefully share is some of the lesser known tips for getting the best from Hayling. Even if they don’t improve your results, hopefully they will add to your enjoyment of the event! 1. Get on your bike: The causeway is a surprisingly long walk, and unless you’re one of the lucky few, chances are you’ll be staying off site. Finding parking each day is hassle, so it’s best to cycle to the club. You can even leave your car on site with your main supplies in if you get a good spot early in the week. And if you can’t bring your bike with you local bike hire is available: http://www.bp-assoc.co.uk/" rel="nofollow - http://www.bp-assoc.co.uk/ 2. Post sail ice cream from http://www.pepperellis.co.uk/" rel="nofollow - http://www.pepperellis.co.uk/ : Located just 5 minutes from the club by bike, near the end of Southwood Road, is the famous Pepperellis ice cream parlour. With a range of over 40 flavours plus the best sundaes you’ll get in Hampshire it is well worth a visit. 3. Beach BBQ: There are plenty of beaches around the island, as I’m sure you’d guess! But the best is definitely at the sailing club; however most visitors never see it, as it’s on the other side to the main car park next to the lagoon. If the evenings are balmy there is no better spot to light up and burn some meat. Just make sure you leave it as idyllic as you found it. 4. Visit Portsmouth: Heaven forbid a day should be lost, but if it is and it’s not ‘beach’ weather the head to Portsmouth, a historic waterfront city. Mary Rose, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, Gun Wharf Quays, Spinnaker Tower, Spice Island and the battlements. If you have any none sailing support crew in attendance Portsmouth is a must do day trip! http://www.visitportsmouth.co.uk/" rel="nofollow - http://www.visitportsmouth.co.uk/ 5. Find your form at Fed Week: The Chichester Harbour Federation hosts from HISC one of the most highly regarded and popular regatta weeks in the country with up to 300 boats racing and some of the best socials outside of the 200 fleet. This year it falls the week before the Nationals. With a class start, 40-50 200’s and only one race per day with leisurely start times, it’s a great opportunity to find your form and it’s no surprise that past winners have gone on to place highly at the Nationals. At £58 for the week, or £15 a day, it’s cheap too! 6. A seat in the sun: HISC is famous for great balcony views over the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. But if you walk out from the bar and all the benches are taken don’t fear! Take a left and follow and balcony around for more seating. This spot also gets the best of the evening sun! 7. Spot the seals: Chichester and Langstone Harbours have one the of the largest seal populations in the UK. You’ll often see adults out foraging through the harbour and even in the bay. However, at low tide they haul out and sun bath of the mud flats to the north east of the club, accessible by a small creek. If you have family down they can rent a boat from the club to access the creek or you can just take your 200 down after sailing. 8. Golf: Unscheduled lay day? Don’t find sailing frustrating enough? Then try golf. There’s a nice par three on the seafront toward the west of the island. 9. Beware the bar: No, not the clubhouse bar, dangerous though that can be, but the sand bar! To the west of the harbour entrance lies the notorious bar with mast snapping waves. Be sure to leave ‘West Pole’ to starboard going out and port coming in from the bay. 10. Take the road less travelled: With just one bridge heading on and off the island, traffic can sometime be an issue. If you set off home, only to be greeted by traffic, take a right on to Yew Tree Road and through Northney, coming out by the bridge to skip the ques. Better still, this scenic route passes two great tea rooms at Meadow Farm and Northney Farm so you can fuel up for the journey home. |
Posted By: getafix
Date Posted: 26 Jun 14 at 4:27pm
Glad you had a good time, I like the club, the sailing thereabouts and have always had a good time. To be clear, my point ii was really aimed at anyone travelling there July through August, when it's not funny, IMO. |
Posted By: GybeFunny
Date Posted: 27 Jun 14 at 12:28pm
| How about 'Avoid capsizing and turtling on the race area if its windy and wavy as your mast will pile drive the bottom and break, one day at a previous Hayling 200 Nationals about 6 masts bent in 1 day'? |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 27 Jun 14 at 10:04pm
Not sure about the 200 nationals previously as I wasn't there, but yes there has been quite a few events when mast have been broken on the bar, i coached a 29er class training where about 4 were snapped in the space of an hour! It can be a pretty unforgiving place to turtle. However, events do tend to happen further out in to the bay now to reduce the risk. You'll see I do have 'beware the bar' tip though.
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