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National Titles in one season

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Topic: National Titles in one season

Posted By: salmon80
Subject: National Titles in one season
Date Posted: 02 Aug 22 at 11:33pm

So what's the current record for most UK National titles won by an individual in one season?

and is it going to be broken this year?

What's that Fireball, Scorpion, Solo and Merlin...

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Posted By: Gordon 1430
Date Posted: 04 Aug 22 at 8:47am

I think checking Nick Craigs CV might give us a clue!

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Posted By: GybeFunny
Date Posted: 08 Aug 22 at 10:03am

Tom is also reigning Streaker champion, although this years nationals are not until September.

Posted By: Old Timer
Date Posted: 09 Aug 22 at 7:21pm

Originally posted by salmon80

So what's the current record for most UK National titles won by an individual in one season?

and is it going to be broken this year?

What's that Fireball, Scorpion, Solo and Merlin...

Those are 4 top standard classes. I not sure Nick has ever topped that.

Add to that he won Salcomb week too.

Posted By: Old Timer
Date Posted: 10 Aug 22 at 7:45am

If he could win the RS200 nationals now then that would be impressive.

Posted By: jaydub
Date Posted: 10 Aug 22 at 7:54am

Even more so since he isn't entered and why would a North Sails employee (a.k.a jockey) sail a manufacturer's one design that is supplied with Hyde sails.

The Fireball Nationals weren't well attended, but winning the Scorps, Merlins and Solos as well as Salcombe Merlin week are amazing achievements, especially as Tom is too small for a Solo.

Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 10 Aug 22 at 11:29am

Originally posted by jaydub

…amazing achievements, especially as Tom is too small for a Solo.

Evidently not!

Posted By: Demelza
Date Posted: 10 Aug 22 at 5:29pm

I used to admire the skill of these serial winners.

Now I think them flipping from class to class they are very sad pot hunters who spoil nationals etc for the rest of the participants. Another reason why attendance at nationals is not worth it for the average club member.

Posted By: davidyacht
Date Posted: 10 Aug 22 at 7:20pm

As a Solo sailor that did Carnac and watched Merlin Week from the race box I think Tom’s performance was impressive and I think those who sail these classes do so to sail against the very best, they are not there to win in an easy fleet. In the case of Merlin Week there was the chance to race against three Olympic medalists who Tom beat fair and square. There are few sports where the average Joe can compete against those at the top of their game. The Calvert’s were second by a point and I am sure that they would not object to being described as true Corinthian sailors in a relatively old boat sailed consistently well n challenging conditions

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Posted By: Old Timer
Date Posted: 10 Aug 22 at 8:02pm

Originally posted by jaydub

… why would a North Sails employee (a.k.a jockey) sail a manufacturer's one design that is supplied with Hyde sails.

Purely for the sporting challenge…

He had a Musto Skiff for a while and they have Hyde Sails.

Originally posted by jaydub

The Fireball Nationals weren't well attended,

Maybe so but still a quality fleet, have you ever won it?

Posted By: jaydub
Date Posted: 10 Aug 22 at 10:11pm

Originally posted by Old Timer

Originally posted by jaydub

… why would a North Sails employee (a.k.a jockey) sail a manufacturer's one design that is supplied with Hyde sails.

Purely for the sporting challenge…

He had a Musto Skiff for a while and they have Hyde Sails.

I wasn't aware and perhaps I'm a bit jaded and cynical in my old age, but I had anticipated that North would have discouraged him from entering. I would love to see how well he would do in the 200

Originally posted by Old Timer

Originally posted by jaydub

The Fireball Nationals weren't well attended,

Maybe so but still a quality fleet, have you ever won it?

That came across a bit harsh! I wasn't denigrating his achievement. I just thought it wasn't quite in the same league as his other results this summer. I am his Dad's generation and spent plenty of time watching Alan's transom disappear into the distance. What Tom has done this Summer has taken it to an even higher level and is an amazing achievement.

Posted By: salmon80
Date Posted: 11 Aug 22 at 3:54am

I think its unmatched which is why I raised it. I don't believe Nick won 4 (5 if Tom retains Streakers) in one season. It's so impressive, I don't think anyone could say its pot hunting these are top classes with very good sailors.

There are so many classes in the UK there are many the average sailor could win. I've been top 3 at nationals a few times and its almost embarrassing because deep down you know there's no top sailors and I'm being a pot hunter!

Posted By: GybeFunny
Date Posted: 11 Aug 22 at 4:59am

At this rate he will have all the entries at the endeavour trophy and no one else to race against!

Posted By: Noah
Date Posted: 11 Aug 22 at 6:34am

Originally posted by Demelza

I used to admire the skill of these serial winners.

Sailing is the only sport that I know of where the less talented get to share the sporting arena with national, Olympic and world champions. Anyone can be beaten - occasionally - even by me, but to put together multiple championship winning campaigns takes skill, talent and hard work.

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Posted By: Fatboi
Date Posted: 11 Aug 22 at 6:58am

Didn't Gilly win the streamers too, so that's 5 national titles. Amazing achievement!!
Merlin
Fireball
Scorp
Solo
Streaker

Posted By: Old Timer
Date Posted: 11 Aug 22 at 10:31pm

Originally posted by jaydub

Originally posted by Old Timer

Originally posted by jaydub

… why would a North Sails employee (a.k.a jockey) sail a manufacturer's one design that is supplied with Hyde sails.

Purely for the sporting challenge…

He had a Musto Skiff for a while and they have Hyde Sails.

I wasn't aware and perhaps I'm a bit jaded and cynical in my old age, but I had anticipated that North would have discouraged him from entering. I would love to see how well he would do in the 200

Originally posted by Old Timer

Originally posted by jaydub

The Fireball Nationals weren't well attended,

Maybe so but still a quality fleet, have you ever won it?

Well now you know he sailed a Hyde powered SMOD just for the challenge.

Seemed like you were attempting to discredit the Fireball win.

I think his haul this year is the best ever.

Posted By: Woodburner
Date Posted: 12 Aug 22 at 12:43pm

Originally posted by Old Timer

Seemed like you were attempting to discredit the Fireball win.

I think his haul this year is the best ever.

Don't know which individual you're talking about but would have thought the crew had something to do with that one.

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Posted By: Old Timer
Date Posted: 12 Aug 22 at 4:48pm

Originally posted by Woodburner

Originally posted by Old Timer

Seemed like you were attempting to discredit the Fireball win.

I think his haul this year is the best ever.

Don't know which individual you're talking about but would have thought the crew had something to do with that one.

Yes, crew contributions are critical but not the same crew in all events.