CII nationals
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Topic: CII nationals
Posted By: zailor
Subject: CII nationals
Date Posted: 16 May 10 at 8:38pm
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Hi.
How is a nationals run and how does they work, unfortunatley I've not sailed against a group of bytes, Well I sailed with one byte once thats been it! so I'm very much a noob on the big races! |
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Posted By: tack'ho
Date Posted: 18 May 10 at 6:18am
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The Byte Nats are a fairly relaxed affair. Usually 3-4 races a day. Last year triangles only (which I had a strop about!). Friendly bunch, you will be able to turn up and join the association on arrival. I'd look at accomodation early but plenty in Plymouth (I seem to recall). Sarah the sailing sec is a star any other questions I'm sure she'll be happy to answer. ------------- I might be sailing it, but it's still sh**e! |
Posted By: tickler
Date Posted: 18 May 10 at 8:20am
| Hi Zailor. I have no idea where you live but the Byte Inlands is on June 12th at Burton Sailing Club. Burton is a big open reservoir on the Derbyshire/ Leicestershire border, near the M1. I will be there as a spectator as my son will be sailing my boat. A friend will be sailing as well. Perhaps this would be a better introduction to open racing? |
Posted By: zailor
Date Posted: 18 May 10 at 5:20pm
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I'm in West Wales, Ceredigion area. Either way they are all about 4 hours drive up to all the vents. Very tempted by Burton and the Nationals so I'm looking into somewhere to stay. I am guessing all those events are open ages and not just youth? I'm 18 and 19 by the Nationals, not sure if that's still "yoof" |
Posted By: tickler
Date Posted: 18 May 10 at 7:02pm
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Sorry but at 18 you are a grown up! There may be a trophy for under 18 or even 21 but since the Byte world champ, Darren Choy is only 16 or 17 it seems unlikely. We personally will commute as it is not that far but I am sure camping is available at Burton. Do you drive or will you need to blag a lift? Come on, go to Burton I'll buy you a drink. |
Posted By: zailor
Date Posted: 18 May 10 at 8:39pm
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Now that is an offer hard to refuse!
So long as I can race with the grown ups thats fine :) |
Posted By: tack'ho
Date Posted: 19 May 10 at 12:26am
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Yep the Byte is not sailed as a youth boat in the UK. In fact most of the sailors are well over 18! There is a youth prize and a newcomer prize at the nationals! ------------- I might be sailing it, but it's still sh**e! |
Posted By: Phil eltringham
Date Posted: 19 May 10 at 12:38pm
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Anyone got a byte i could borrow for the nationals this year, kind of feel i owe myself another shot at it (will remember to tie the rudder on this time!). ------------- FLAT IS FAST! Shifts Happen |
Posted By: zailor
Date Posted: 26 May 10 at 9:30pm
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I'm going to do the Burton one too then. I cant find any information on it do I need to register beforehand or something? I cant just turn up on the day? |
Posted By: tickler
Date Posted: 26 May 10 at 11:04pm
| Hi Zailor, just turn up but they will probably make you join the class association unless you join first of course. We wil be there with my boy sailing my boat and a multiple inlands winner. See you there. |
Posted By: zailor
Date Posted: 30 May 10 at 12:06pm
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Any ideas what time everything is?
Sorry for being a pain I havent done any real races before. |
Posted By: tickler
Date Posted: 30 May 10 at 6:14pm
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According to the Byte website membership is 20 quid, not bad. The first race at opens is usually not earlier than 11 am. but get there at 9.30 to 10 then you will have time to settle down and prepare. |