30 Ribs, 7 days, 180 dinghies, 300+ Kids, 100 adult helpers

CJL · 04 February 2006, 01:00

Ok its dark and cold so I've finally found the time to stick these pics up!

This is from our NSSA Annual Youth Regatta held at Grafham Water over the summer gone.

CJL · 04 February 2006, 01:01

More...........

CJL · 04 February 2006, 01:03

More........................

CJL · 04 February 2006, 01:05

Still more.......................

CJL · 04 February 2006, 01:10

Thanks to everybody who turned up and gave their time!!

Thanks to Mike S for the pictures and I hope Rogue Wave enjoys the Searider fest!!!!!!!!!!!

Phill27 · 04 February 2006, 12:00

Thought i had seen those pictures somewhere before, Sorry didnt realise you guys got involved in the NSSA events, Have been attending those events for 11 years now started as one of the youth teams and now one of the leaders for herts squad.......

Are any of you guys up there this year??? im taking the 18 foot skiff up there for a blast at the all comers event so looks like we may need a hand!!! And poss may take the Rib up for a play!!!

Found this if anyones interested, good video clip of these awsome 18's www.f1sail.com

CJL · 04 February 2006, 12:14

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Originally Posted by Phill27

Thought i had seen those pictures somewhere before, Sorry didnt realise you guys got involved in the NSSA events, Have been attending those events for 11 years now started as one of the youth teams and now one of the leaders for herts squad.......

Are any of you guys up there this year??? im taking the 18 foot skiff up there for a blast at the all comers event so looks like we may need a hand!!! And poss may take the Rib up for a play!!!

Found this if anyones interested, good video clip of these awsome 18's www.f1sail.com

We are having a year off from organising this year. CND on here, organised the whole of the Grafham Regatta singlehanded.

We will be at Bassenthwaite providing 4 RIBS and some rescue crews for the 2006 event.

CND and I are looking to buy a Topper ISO for the all comers race so we may have to thrash you

Bring it on!!!

Chris

ADS · 04 February 2006, 13:35

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Originally Posted by CJL

We are having a year off from organising this year. CND on here, organised the whole of the Grafham Regatta singlehanded.

We will be at Bassenthwaite providing 4 RIBS and some rescue crews for the 2006 event.

CND and I are looking to buy a Topper ISO for the all comers race so we may have to thrash you

Bring it on!!!

Chris

Topper ISO's are quick but the RS200 has to be on of my favourite skiffs, no trapeze though, but nice to sail and quick.

Alex

Phill27 · 04 February 2006, 14:32

its alright guys we'll give you a head start!!!! Well keep in contact and we'll meet up for a few bevies!!!

codprawn · 04 February 2006, 17:18

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Originally Posted by CJL

Thanks to everybody who turned up and gave their time!!

Thanks to Mike S for the pictures and I hope Rogue Wave enjoys the Searider fest!!!!!!!!!!!

Loved all the pics but rather small.

Have you tried the Microsoft powertoys tool for image resizing? It is SO easy to use - just select all the pics you want and right click - choose small which is 640x480.

Here it is if you need it.

http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...ertoySetup.exe

Tim M · 04 February 2006, 19:28

Was the event sponcered by Norfolk Marine - looks like that boey has Norfolk Marine on it in the second photo of the last lot (I am only curious becasue Norfolk Marine are just down the road from me back home)

CJL · 05 February 2006, 20:57

No we normally are sponsored by Topper and Dinghy Sailing Mag but it was easier to use the racing marks from Grafham than lug the marks that the Association has from round the UK to Grafham!

Codprawn thanks for the link...

Chris

Jimbo · 05 February 2006, 22:05

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Originally Posted by ADS

Topper ISO's are quick but the RS200 has to be on of my favourite skiffs, no trapeze though, but nice to sail and quick.

Give me an I14 any day...

laser · 05 February 2006, 23:14

id prefer a B14 any day, really sexy boats!! they are dirt cheap as well

lewis_mdd · 07 February 2006, 08:57

It sure is impressive seeing that many boats on the water. I was at Grafham last year for the optimist end of season championships in October and we had 300ish optimists on the water with 35/40 RIBs which is an impressive sight.

We have 3 main events with these numbers - Inland Championships in May (at Grafham this year), National Championships (at Pwllheli) (about 70 RIBs and 350 optimists for the whole week!), and the End of Season Championships (being held at Rutland in October 2006) with about 35 ribs and 300ish optimists again.

If you can't imagine what its like with this many boats launching from one place at one time, pop along to Grafham, Pwllheli or Rutland when the events are on (details on www.optimistsailing.org.uk) and see for yourself.

I'd like to thank the Launch and Recovery crews at the clubs where we sail for getting the ribs out in an orderly and timely manner.

Phill27 · 07 February 2006, 09:49

I have to agree its great to see that many boats in one place and with rescue and safety being their number one concern... Just got back from Rutland where there was the tiger trophy, 250 boats sailing one course!!! Fair enough light airs but when we decided we were going to get wet (A mistake of course) these guys were there straight away!! Me and my crew always say about rescue cover at these events, they are all people who give up their time to look after us, and alot of them use their own equipment etc.....

Hopefully we're having a go at the round the island race in June looks like it could be a first for an 18 foot skiff, so looks like my rib will be out that day as our support boat!!!!

But if any of you guys are out there who support these events and give up your own time a huge thanks from us all.....

petersgc · 07 February 2006, 12:20

I just thought it was great to see another Caribe featured

I thought I was the only one!

The Jackeens · 07 February 2006, 19:43

Looks like an excellent experience Chris and Chris.

Top job you guys!

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