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Post by WF Oliver on Jul 25, 2004 14:34:33 GMT -5
The turn out at the Volkswagon Newport regatta was good, so let's try to top it at the Unlimited. Bob and myself are planning to be there, so how about you? What about the Chicago guys?
Meanwhile, there is a regatta in Hampton, Va (just north of Va Beach) on 8/7&8 which could be promising. Bouy racing on Saturday and a medium distance race on Sunday is the plan. The venue is probably the best in the southern Bay for cats. Any takers?
I will be out of town for most of the week and hard to reach, but will check this site for interest.
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Post by Bill Vining on Jul 26, 2004 9:37:20 GMT -5
I'll be there.
Doug Kirby said he is coming.
Who else?
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Post by Bill Vining on Jul 29, 2004 6:56:59 GMT -5
OK,
so the talk is that we might be ditching the unlimited for the catfight. Who is in favor of which race?
I cant go to Michigan. I would like to sail in Newport.
Peter is sailing his Acat in the unlimited and Hunt and Kris have a wedding. So the Newport fleet is down 2, but Mello's boat is ready to sail. should be ready to sail by then.
Also, please chime in on the winter schedule.
Bill
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Post by Charlie on Jul 29, 2004 7:34:34 GMT -5
Mark andd I were planning on definitely doing the unlimited, I bet Brandi Wood would happily take the demo boat and Tommy Gonzales is back in the area and is supposed to go fetch his boat next week. I definitely can't go to michigan,
charlie
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Post by cbrown on Jul 29, 2004 9:03:35 GMT -5
I am interested in sailing in Michigan. I haven't expressed this before, but I am concerned that the HT fleet is not sailing in open regattas. How are we ever going to significantly grow the class if we never sail in regattas where other catamaran sailors can see the speed and advantages of our boats? While I like sailing one design, I also like competing with many of my friends on other boats. I guess that I have spent most of my sailing time in open races, and I am use to the idea of timed results. Regardless, I think that this is an issue that should be addressed before we develop next year's schedule.
Chris
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Post by Bill Vining on Jul 29, 2004 9:50:10 GMT -5
I think Chris has a good point, we shouldnt forget about the open Cat regattas. If we can show that we can hang with the 20ft boats and beat them, I think that would turn some heads.
Plus the top teams in our class are getting faster with the new spins and more time on the boat. I would be interested to see how the HT does in the Open class this year.
Both the Cat fight and the unlimited are open events. While it makes sense to have a strong showing at an event, it looks like the fleet will be divided in August. Part of the group seems to be leaning towards Michigan and part towards Newport. We should try to have 6-8 boats at the catfight and the unlimited.
WF is advocating a winter coaching session. I think this is a good idea, but lets not just limit it to the winter schedule. What about a Newport training session? 2 to 3 days of sailing and tuning with a coach or coaches.
Interested?
Also, what about the North American's? Dont forget that the HT class is an Alter Cup qualifier class.
Bill
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Post by Bill Vining on Aug 2, 2004 11:56:42 GMT -5
It looks like the HT fleet is coming to Newport for the Unlimited Regatta. Aug 21-22nd - Scenic Newport RI.
Coming
WF/Bob Hodges - Sat only
Doug Kirby
Jim Bassenitte
Bill Vining
Mark Murray
Chris Brown
Possibles
Gail - can you attend?
Mello - Dennis your boat is ready - are you?
Team Moxie - How about it guys?
Team Miss Margarita - this is your chance at redemption from Newport Regatta.
Hugh Piggins - are you in?
Charter boat? - who wants it?
Jim Sinclair - how about it boys - come meet the fleet in RI
Tommy G - ?
Peter C - ?
Dennis N - ?
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Post by Brandy Wood on Aug 6, 2004 12:13:10 GMT -5
I'm planning on using the Charter boat for the Unlimited after talking with Peter. If anyone is interested in more info about the Unlimited here is a link: www.nemasail.org Looking forward to it! See you then. Brandy |
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