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Medway Maniac
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Topic: One, two or more of a kind racing Posted: 14 Jan 07 at 4:56pm |
Well, the battle of the turbulence is over. Have to say I felt really sorry for the guy in the MPS - I thought he'd lost the will to right it at one point... Others were flying though (at times), especially the Fireball, who seemed to chew up the earlier starters in no time. That said, I must admit I lost track of things once the laps started to pile up. Nonetheless, the conditions were about as good as they'll ever get, with a moderate wind nicely aligned with the long side of the 'swimming pool'. Was still glad to be only spectating though! Right format, wrong location, but if people are happy to do it, why not? Any publicity (for dinghy racing) is good publicity, I suppose (or does Mickey Mouse racing just make us look ridiculous to outsiders...? Discuss).
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les5269
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jan 07 at 7:16pm |
More to the point, are they going to televise the race ?
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Medway Maniac
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 15 Jan 07 at 12:20am |
Interesting that 15 of the 27 classes that competed in 2006 did not return this year. Pity, as the conditions, while not wonderful, were not as bad this year. It did look a bit crowded at times though, so two-of-a-kind might have been too many if they'd all turned up.
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NickA
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 15 Jan 07 at 1:06pm |
Who won?
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 15 Jan 07 at 1:17pm |
Fireball - just report is on the front page at.....http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/?article=24584
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Black no sugar
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 15 Jan 07 at 1:34pm |
Magnus Smith's article is very well written, IMO. Entertaining, informative, just the right tone
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