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MikeBeggs
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 Posted - 20 Nov 2007 : 10:50:02
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The Nationals 2008 will be held at Lymington Town Sailing Club on the weekend 5th/6th July.
This will be in conjunction with the 505 Nationals so the social side should be a blast.
The 505's are racing on Wednesday/Thursday/Friday and Saturday so the Stratos Nationals (which have always in the past been only Sat/Sun) can be preceded by two days of practice races, or if at least 6 boats race both days with a separate event, or even a 4 day Nationals?
What would be preferable?
Mike.
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MikeBeggs
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Posted - 29 Jan 2008 : 19:00:39
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Late Information:
If you want to come to get some practice in Lymington before the Stratos Nationals on 5th and 6th July, there will be a Royal Lymington Yacht Club Dinghy Regatta on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 30th June, 1st & 2nd July, one race every evening, starting at 18.30. For more information see the website;
http://www.rlymyc.org.uk/racing/
when they put it there.
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MikeBeggs
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Posted - 14 Feb 2008 : 16:27:12
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In case you have trouble finding it, all information on the Nationals 2008 is now in the Forum under Racing - Racing - Nationals 2008
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pcarter
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grahn
67 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jun 2008 : 09:47:36
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| Hi, I'm a newbie hoping to buy my secondhand older Stratos this weekend. I was wondering if I could bring it to Lymington and get some help with rigging. I am a novice sailor with only sunsail holidays for experience. Or maybe I could crew with a boat for a couple of hours to learn a few ropes. I getting my boat for my family. I've seen stratos sailing out of Hayling island. They look majestic compared to plastic boats. I'm on grahn@talktalk.net |
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bubble
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Posted - 19 Jun 2008 : 11:26:08
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hi
I was in the same boat last autum,[pun]
I will help you there , if I can, as I only just know what I am doing myself [well its getting better]
my family love the boat [wife + 5 + 8 year old boys]
buy your boat and enjoy!
regds neill, cambridge
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neilgbj
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Posted - 19 Jun 2008 : 19:18:33
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Grahn
Come along for the weekend its the best time to learn about the boat and you will enjoy it
Neil |
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grahn
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Posted - 21 Jun 2008 : 19:53:43
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| thanks guy, we are all called Neil in some way. I'm mid forties with a wife and 4 boys aged 10 and under. Despite the credit crunch I splashed the cash and bought a boat at the cheaper end of the market. Sail number 125 blue centerboard from a nice guy Peter. Puttin my name down for a local club. Hope to catch up with some of you guys whilst your rigging your boats so I can watch and learn. Will comute (from pompey) over on Friday if I'm allowed. How do ya get permission? |
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neilgbj
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Posted - 22 Jun 2008 : 10:12:59
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I think it depends on what you intend to do....if you are taking part in the event it is £25....bargain (entry forms on this site or via Lymington Town sailing Club). The sailing will be relaxed and a good way to learn about the boat. If you just want to come down for a chat then that is all free of course !........anyway wind is up and I am going for much needed practice !
regards
Neil
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pcarter
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 Jun 2008 : 18:25:30
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... and don't forget, if you sign up for the Nationals you can also come on the cruise (or is it cruises) being run on the Friday.
Pete 789 |
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grahn
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Posted - 22 Jun 2008 : 19:57:22
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| I would have to admit I haven't sailed for a long time. I did a few sunsail holidays when I got married but nothing since. Can't rig a boat, can't race before I can walk. You folks must manage your stress well drive long distance with a boat pitching a tent, rigging boats etc and managing kids. I was concerned bring my boat down from the Midlands when the trailer bouced over bad roads. At 50-60 the boat would really bounce on the trailer without suspension. Taking it to lymington, with the missus and 4 kids under 10, trying to rig it then sail it might be to big a challenge for me. I wrote a cheque out to a local club so hopefully I'll be sailing some part of this season. |
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woody
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Posted - 26 Jun 2008 : 13:55:38
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| I have taken delivery of my new Stratos Keel 2 weeks ago and I'm now considering traveling down to do the nationals. My problem is I do not have a crew is there anyone going spare? I'm a experienced catamaran helm with a few good results under my belt but have not sailed wobbly boats for 18 years, apart from holidays. Anybody interested please let my know soon as I have 1200 mile round trip to plan. |
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grahn
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Posted - 26 Jun 2008 : 15:36:48
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| Wow that's a journey and a half. You must be in Scotland. Neil has been kind enough to book me in sat/sun and show me the ropes. What made you choose a Stratos? |
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woody
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Posted - 26 Jun 2008 : 16:51:00
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| I wanted a boat I could use to compete with in both dingy and keel boat races in the Moray firth which is only 1 to 2 hours away for me. I also wanted a boat to do some cruising and take beginner's out for club races, which I could not do with my Hurricane 5.9 or my Shadow. |
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grahn
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Posted - 26 Jun 2008 : 21:07:58
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| Hi Woody, if you want to join in why not consider leaving your boat behind and flying to Southampton. Maybe a ride going on another boat or maybe I could take mine. Could possible give you lift form southampton or there are buses from southampton to lymington. |
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woody
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Posted - 27 Jun 2008 : 15:44:45
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Hi Grahn
I will check out flights as it is one hell of a drive, which I have done in the past to compete in 5.9 nationals. If your taking your boat would you be looking for me to crew, helm or a mixture ? |
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