National water sports festival.
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Topic: National water sports festival.
Posted By: 423zero
Subject: National water sports festival.
Date Posted: 04 Feb 18 at 8:47pm
| Looks a good weekend, anyone been before ? RYA there for first time this year. |
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Posted By: turnturtle
Date Posted: 05 Feb 18 at 8:10am
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Yes several times at Hayling - did alright in one, came 4th overall in the freeride fleet out of 100+ entries. (Thanks to my mate Mark technique sessions and Graeme’s tuition on how to really ‘pump’ a windsurf rig)
I remain sceptical about the move to Rutland, but that’s just that Hayling is still the spiritual home of U.K. windsurfing IMHO. But given the RYA are now piggy backing and dinghy sailing tasters are being run, it definitely sounds a little more mainstream and ‘moving forward’ with inclusivity, which is good imho. Rutland is also a lovely venue - especially the Whitwell side most dinghy bods don’t see, so well worth a day or two out. |
Posted By: iGRF
Date Posted: 05 Feb 18 at 11:24am
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I did think last year about talking him into making it a demo opportunity for classes and small boat builders, it wasn't that brilliant for windsurfing but SUP and paddle stuff seemed to work for them. Imagine being able to turn up there and try boats like H2's, D-Zeros, Aero's, Solutions, Farr's Supernovas, that new Lightning 368, new build Streakers/Solos OKs... I think even I might show up for that even though it's right at the centre of nosebleed country..
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Posted By: elzorillo
Date Posted: 05 Feb 18 at 12:02pm
| I'm an ex windsurfer these days but even whilst I was windsurfing the NWF never really tempted me.. but the idea above sounds like it would be a real winner (subject to the weather of course). |
Posted By: 423zero
Date Posted: 05 Feb 18 at 1:20pm
| Searched for more details, can't find out what dinghies will be in use. |
Posted By: turnturtle
Date Posted: 05 Feb 18 at 5:46pm
| It would be great if there were a fleet of Aeros for Le Mans racing / slalom stuff (in relay teams maybe???) and a few Neos for beginners to try out a boat |
Posted By: 423zero
Date Posted: 05 Feb 18 at 7:15pm
| you would think class associations would jump at the chance to showcase their boats. |
Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 06 Feb 18 at 7:33am
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Nothing on their website about there being dinghies there just windsurfing, SUP and kayaks. ------------- Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74 |
Posted By: turnturtle
Date Posted: 06 Feb 18 at 7:38am
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If anyone wants Allan Cross’s contact details, please PM me.
I asked him about 3 years ago about a dinghy fleet and he wasn’t against a proposal, but I never took it forward due to personal circumstances. |
Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 06 Feb 18 at 7:53am
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------------- Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74 |
Posted By: 423zero
Date Posted: 06 Feb 18 at 10:06am
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Jeffers,
It's on Y&Y home page, states dinghies, doesn't say what they are though. |
Posted By: RS Steve Dean
Date Posted: 08 Feb 18 at 4:17pm
There will be at least RS Aeros to sail during the event at least (We are liaising at present) ------------- RS21 Class and British Keelboat League |
Posted By: turnturtle
Date Posted: 09 Feb 18 at 10:40am
Well done guys! Good shout
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Posted By: 423zero
Date Posted: 12 Feb 18 at 8:33am
| Any other news regarding dinghies ? |
Posted By: turnturtle
Date Posted: 12 Feb 18 at 10:33am
Class Associations are probably too busy worrying about a return on investment from an antiquated RYA car boot sale project in London at the tail end of winter, than seeing an opportunity to be at one of the UK's most beautiful central waters, at a time of year that makes sailing and associated watersports look such a damn idyllic way to spend your free time.
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Posted By: 423zero
Date Posted: 12 Feb 18 at 10:48am
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You have to wonder, something like this and only a few comments on here?
What better shop window could their be ? |
Posted By: turnturtle
Date Posted: 12 Feb 18 at 12:12pm
on a positive note, glass half full chap me, at least people won't be exposed to the fragmented nature of dinghy sailing with multiple manufacturers and various class associations. If RS are the only ones, then at least dinghy sailing will be represented by a brand that is forward thinking and inclusive, with products and finance actually available to make the most of the remaining summer.
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Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 12 Feb 18 at 12:40pm
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Some classes are already working on it. ------------- Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74 |
Posted By: iGRF
Date Posted: 12 Feb 18 at 12:54pm
That's the thing, the people that go to that show, see something and want to buy it, like now, there and then, not like that nice fast Streaker from Boatyards at Beer, order now maybe get it in November and you wonder why the sport is f**ked.  ------------- https://www.corekite.co.uk/snow-accessories-11-c.asp" rel="nofollow - Snow Equipment Deals https://www.corekite.co.uk" rel="nofollow - New Core Kite website |
Posted By: turnturtle
Date Posted: 12 Feb 18 at 1:25pm
| The NWF also has some cracking bargains... I've bought several sails there over the years and a couple of booms. |
Posted By: 423zero
Date Posted: 12 Feb 18 at 1:33pm
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I vaguely remember in the mid 90's Vauxhall rented Silverstone for a week and invited anyone who had ever owned a vauxhall to see their new Vectra, their were Go-Karts, Caterhan 7's etc, don't know if it was a success ? National water sports festival appears to be similar, dinghies etc, in an environment where you can use them rather than just admire them. iGRF, Not many builders could afford to carry enough stock to offer off the shelf sales, possibly only builders of Laser ?
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Posted By: iGRF
Date Posted: 12 Feb 18 at 1:42pm
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We rented Silverstone and set up a bike trade show a couple of years back because we couldn't get into the closed shop trade show that existed at the time. It's not a bad venue but no good for boats other than a static show like the dinghy exhibition and from memory you haven't got enough room with ceiling height which is a problem for Dinghy Shows. ------------- https://www.corekite.co.uk/snow-accessories-11-c.asp" rel="nofollow - Snow Equipment Deals https://www.corekite.co.uk" rel="nofollow - New Core Kite website |
Posted By: zippyRN
Date Posted: 13 Feb 18 at 1:03am
only really Topper and Laser historically have been able to offer new / ex demo stock on a consistent basis ... add RS now ...
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