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Rupert
Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956 |
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Topic: Dinghies in 2035 Posted: 04 Oct 19 at 7:04pm |
To the rescue boat bit, good. Surprised this isn't already the case everywhere.
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davidyacht
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Oct 19 at 5:58pm |
More clubs that are aligned with waterside sports centers with slipways, that can provide facilities for multiple shore based and water sports, with employed staff, like Plas Heli or WPNSA, allowing people to dip in and out of different activities.
More of a club owned boat model. Hopefully using lighter but tough construction methods ... more like Aeros. Greater proportion of singlehanded boats. Difficult issues to address as world becomes more risk averse, won’t be able to sail if it is windy or clubs will be sued. Rescue boats will only be allowed to be manned by those with qualifications.
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ian.r.mcdonald
Far too distracted from work Joined: 24 Feb 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 440 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Oct 19 at 3:25pm |
Clubs providing boats for members use after training seems like a good idea to encourage membership.
In the short term it works, but then the easy entry also allow easy exit. A couple of grotty weather days, the lure of other activities and no boat to sell and so many disappear. The process of deciding which boat to buy, some interaction and advice from the fleet at the club might discourage some. But those that follow through are more likely to stay. |
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Sussex Lad
Far too distracted from work Joined: 08 Jun 18 Online Status: Offline Posts: 359 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Oct 19 at 2:43pm |
There are a few newbies coming into the sport, some as adults through the 1&2 courses. A few of them have kids that then get hooked.....but.... ....they don't have the experience that's necessary for practicing club related skills. Power boating, course laying, Race officering, committee work and the like. Generally speaking the younger generations are less likely to volunteer with the same commitment. Outlooks have changed along with life styles. Altruism, the desire to help out by volunteering is in serious decline for one reason or another. Whatever your political leanings, the world outside of sailing is taking it's toll. Although hobbies are a great way to forget the stress of life, the stress of life also reduces folks desire to play. The commitment and skills (administrative and practical) needed to run clubs are disappearing faster than the number of participants. edit BTW, I hope boats are a bit lighter in 2035, we're not getting any younger you know.
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Paramedic
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Oct 19 at 6:09am |
Or the family do buy, in the kids get interested (which is great), then the RYA take an interest and you won't see the parents for 5-10 years. That scenario does more damage to clubs than people realise because it often takes out the most committed and active members.
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Sam.Spoons
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 03 Oct 19 at 9:23pm |
The Catapult looked as if it might sail ok (ish) but the Tinkers must be pedestrian at best and I can't see the Decathlon jobbie being any better.
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NicolaJayne
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 03 Oct 19 at 9:21pm |
and agruably the Catapult or the Tinkers did the boat you can pack away into a bag better |
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DiscoBall
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 03 Oct 19 at 1:07am |
Maybe it's' this :
http://www.courseaularge.com/decathlon-lance-deriveur-gonflable-tribord-5s.html Then again, by the time you add in the cost and setting up the mast & foils it probably looks far too overcomplicated compared to a SUP and unlikely to have a fraction of the longevity of a conventionally built boat. Edited by DiscoBall - 03 Oct 19 at 1:11am |
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Gfinch
Groupie Joined: 09 Nov 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 67 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 02 Oct 19 at 8:30pm |
Maybe we'll all have boats that you can change the hull shape of, on the go.
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turnturtle
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 02 Oct 19 at 1:38pm |
and btw- I think your other points are spot on- especially the racing format.
I also think there will be more social sailing sessions - which is essentially 'handicap racing' - the results, and certainly how seriously the group take them, is rather optional and redundant to the concept of fun on the water.
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