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Post by jonathantwite on Jul 3, 2012 21:17:59 GMT
Hi All
I am thinking of coming along to the Nationals, if only to see other people's set-ups... What do I do if we want to camp? Is there camping at the club or are people planning on using any specific site? We wouldn't need feeding.
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Post by robwilder on Jul 4, 2012 7:09:51 GMT
Jonathan - Camping is available at the club most of the fleet stay at the club.. Certainly come along you will see all sorts of BM's with various different set ups ranging from nice and simple to complicated full raking systems.
Chairman Rob 881 - X-Moth
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Post by paultp on Jul 4, 2012 7:17:16 GMT
Hi, I've put a news item up on the web site [here] with all the information you should need including entry form and links to the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions. If I've missed anything out or there are any mistakes please let me know and I'll add and amend as necessary. Cheers Paul
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Post by graham7 on Jul 6, 2012 11:25:28 GMT
I have today spoken to Chris Harris our Principle Race Officer for the Nationals and he has agreed to amend the sailing instructions to reduce the length of towing line required from 20m to 20feet or 6m . I will have a coil of suitable floating mainsheet available onsite at a very reasonable price. Regards Graham
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Post by paultp on Jul 6, 2012 14:47:31 GMT
Graham,
The SIs say "8 mm non floating line"
Does it make a difference whether the line is floating or non floating?
If not I would think this is an excellent opportunity to replace an old mainsheet. ;D
I'll amend the website when the SIs are changed.
Cheers Paul
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Post by polyfiller on Jul 6, 2012 23:38:19 GMT
Given the current weather and outlook, I think the SIS should be ammended to specify fliating tents, caravans and arks :-)
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Post by ianedwards on Jul 9, 2012 13:58:02 GMT
A quick note as the entries start to arrive for the Nationals in August I am going to confirm your entry by e mail in an attempt yo save the Association money now with postage costs as they are. Ian E Treasurer
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Post by Ian Haywood on Jul 10, 2012 11:59:23 GMT
I have spoken to many of you over the last few months & I am pleased to let you know that we are now over 40 boats for this years event & are still hoping to reach 50.
If I've not already spoken to you & you have not already registered please do so by downloading the entry form from this site & then send it off to Ian Edwards .
This 80th Nationals looks like it will be the best one for years so do come and join us !
It would also help the committee if you would post your intentions this week.
Look forward to seeing you all.
Ian H
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Post by rjhpox on Jul 11, 2012 14:41:24 GMT
18.4 of the SI’s covering Safety Regulations: "All boats are to carry 20 metres of 8 mm non floating line suitable for towing."
Why the requirement for "NON floating"?
Robert BM839
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Post by the black pig on Jul 12, 2012 12:58:43 GMT
Sent my entry straight off, together with the measurement certificate. I assume the boats are going to be weighed again this year is it worth starting the process on the Tuesday evening to get some of the early arrivals out of the way? By the way everyone needs to ready the Sailing instructions particularly rule 18.4. Simon i know i am a little stupid but can anyone tell me why this rule is in our sailing intructions, but not in the sailing intructions of other classes holding their nationals at northampton? is it just a class rule? and if it is, why do we need it when other similar classes do not? regards duncan
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Post by paultp on Jul 12, 2012 16:14:12 GMT
When I was towed back in at the start of the first race last year after capsizing and coming up with the kicker broken, the safety boat guy was moaning about the length of people's painters. I had about 5m which evidently wasn't enough.
I didn't really enjoy trying to keep the boat upright on a full speed tow down the lake whilst being tied to the side of the safety boat (main sail down). I thought I would have permanent damage to the hull as it bounced off the water with the rib. I certainly don't know how I'd have managed at the end of 20m of rope at that speed!
Gary was on the other side after his mast came off - dunno how it was for him.
This may be the cause of the SI, but I really don't know.
I'd still like to know whether we need floating or non-floating and how long. It would also be nice to know where it is supposed to be attached/carried. The SIs haven't changed and I'd really like to know before I get there.
Cheers Paul
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Post by rjhpox on Jul 12, 2012 18:00:34 GMT
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Post by paultp on Jul 13, 2012 7:34:39 GMT
P&B etc must be disappointed that there will not be a rush for 800m - 1000m of 8mm rope. Here's hoping my old main sheet that I use to tie my boat down is 20 feet long.
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Post by robwilder on Jul 13, 2012 8:36:25 GMT
The main reason for the rule is to ensure all boats have a decent length of tow line. As Paul commented from last year the rescue boats struggled at times to get people back due to some boats not having a decent tow line. Longer lines make it easier to tow.. one another not to remember always pull your centreboard up when under tow it makes the boat much easier to handle for both the rescue boat driver and helm of the boat under tow. hopefully we won't have such strong winds and we won't need towing.. ;D
SI's can be changed by the RO by putting a notice up on the day.
Please send your entries in ASAP its makes running the event so much easier if we have entries sent in plenty of time. thanks Chairman Rob
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Post by paultp on Aug 8, 2012 18:51:38 GMT
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