It has been requested that perhaps next year it would be fairer to introduce a "New Boats Prize" for those attending the Tamesis ST in modern CT's and finding themselves at a serious dis-advantage. |
Where are the results posted ? |
Hi All |
1st Richard Whitworth (NSM 2) |
according to yachts and yachting, Richard was sailing boat no. 3670 "Master Blaster" which is brand new http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/?article=22038 |
Old hull - Master Blaster NSM 2 but new sails !! |
Report here: http://www.tamesisclub.co.uk/Racereports.htm http://www.tamesisclub.co.uk/Racereports.htm |
Don't forget that the National Championships this year held in lovely Tenby also have a Vintage 3 day regatta as part of the event so if you want to pit your skills on the sea for a reduced entry fee of £70 then just complete the form and send it to me and book your place on the start line. |
Tanmmy was a pumping race anyway, not sailing. |
Given the 2nd place for RH I could be inclined to agree (Joke), but seeing as William Warren (who never pumps) came 5th in a CT, I have to suspect sour grapes or a lack of light wind sailing ability on the part of PJ. |
There was actually less pumping amongst the top half dozen than in the rest of the fleet - lack of sailing ability by the middle order so it doesn't always pay off! Just *** annoying when someone pumps their way past you, so close they almost land on your gunwhales as they rock up and down then demand water! Nearly cost at least three boats an insurance claim more than once! |
It'd be even fairer to introduce a prize for unmodernised vintage boats. Or at least a handicap advantage! At least we didn't have batten problems with our 1971 sail! |
Don't worry !! |