2019 Open Meeting 2 - Stokes Bay SC 13/14 April

[andy_peters]

Unfortunately Usagi can't make this one but who will be going?  As with Rutland this is a multi class skiff event with the same fleets (minus the 4000's).  We had 6 at Rutland with an even mix of 05 and 97 rules.

Post your attendance here.

http://www.stokesbay-sc.co.uk/contact/

[pratn0]

I'll be around if people need crew.  I have not worked out if i will sail my boat yet.  (need to fix the boat still after long off season break from sailing)

[simon_jones]

Eleanor should be at this one, really looking forward to getting back on the circuit after a bit of a break.

[simon_jones]

I emailed the club, for any hardy types there is free camping in the club on Friday and Saturday night.
Who else is thinking of going?

[simon_jones]

If we are going to be sailing on our own, we will probably give this a miss. If anyone else is attending then let us know.

[pratn0]

I'll work to get my boat together.  but can only do Saturday.  due to a hockey cup final on Sunday. 

it would really be good to get a few boats out so that we get invited back next year.  Took a bit of  begging to get us in this year so don't want to let it down with a no show from the class.

Anybody else able to make it?

[JayW]

Did anyone go? If so, how was it?

[JayHaich]

Unfortunately neither of 2 local boats made it, refurb of Dan's Boat overran schedule and Nick also unable to make it.  I don't think we upset the club too much as they had a busy weekend with Skiffs and 800s.  By their reports (below) we missed a good if somewhat challenging sail.  If people are keen I can ask for another invite next year.

http://www.mustoskiff.com/reports-and-news/2019/GBR/stokes-bay-open.html

https://www.sailweb.co.uk/2019/04/18/the-rs800-rooster-national-tour-hits-stokes-bay/

[pratn0]

We need to get some input from the class as for the last two years there has been very few (1/2) or no boats coming to a Solent based open meeting. (Weston 2018 and Stokes Bay 2019)

Before we look to arrange something for next year, Do people want a solent base open meetings?   Were we to arrange an event again for next year will we get more than just the 2 local based boats?

please let us know your thoughts so we can try cater for you as sailors and what type of racing you want.

thanks

[Clive Everest]

It is worth considering the Hayling Whitsun Regatta.
You will be in the handicap so low turnout is not such a risk.
http://www.hisc.co.uk/sailing/open-events-2019/hisc-whitsun-regatta/

Clive