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iGRF
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Topic: Olympic Sailing - interesting paper Posted: 27 Mar 18 at 4:37pm |
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Gender neutral kite racing Simples |
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iGRF
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Remind me, how many times have the Chinese or Japanese medalled in a Finn?
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Bootscooter
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Which is why I’ve suggested that to gain gender neutrality the 470 should be mixed, and a women’s lightweight single-handed should be introduced, in addition to what we currently have.
China and Japan are going great guns developing their sailing programmes, most notably in windsurfing, Laser Rad and 470s - it’s only a matter of time.... |
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Bootscooter
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Additionally, I’ve no axe to grind when it comes to Kite-surfing, but does the sport of racing them even exist outside of of the Pro circuit? As I understand it, there’s not that many sites on the coast where you can safely learn to do thiis, and I’m not aware of any inland lakes where you can do it (happy to be corrected). Are there any racing clubs? I’m looking forward to having a go at this, but if someone like me is not aware of racing opportunities, then how can it be ready for the Games?
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Old Timer
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One exception doesn't make it fake news ... and the Dragon was dropped in 1972; things were different back then ...
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iGRF
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Kind of difficult for them to race when they're denied access to the principal racing waters, Like every inland lake, reservoir or sailing club in the country. But I'll say this, I've seen more Kites racing in my travels than ever I've seen a Finn in action, save the one time at that Forum Open meeting 5 years ago. Edited by iGRF - 27 Mar 18 at 6:19pm |
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GarethT
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Women are allowed to race at the international kiting events. They just don't seem to want to.
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iGRF
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This was taken back in 2005, Kitercross, beat up wind, then jump obstacles on the downwind leg, no holds barred, just the sort of televisual crap they like.
Didn't see any Finns out there either, but then it was 5 years into the twenty-first century.. Edited by iGRF - 27 Mar 18 at 6:34pm |
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iGRF
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What's the name of our best female Finn Sailor and has she won many world championships like Steph? Edited by iGRF - 27 Mar 18 at 6:39pm |
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GarethT
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They had 6 women enter at their worlds last year (Steph was 4th).
Not quite got the momentum to justify kicking out an established class just yet. |
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