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The NoR for the Warsash SC Open is now available on the BFA calendar or via this link.
Yes, sadly Hamble River have just announced that the Warming Pan event is now postponed until later in the year – whenever that might be!
The Sailing Instructions for the National Championships are now published on the event calendar here .
Don’t miss the highlight of the UK Finn calendar – here is still time to enter! The forecast looks great for sun and breeze on the English Riviera, enter online via ‘my Web collect’ or on the day at Brixham Yacht Club.
Hi Steve
A North sail should not delaminate any more than any other, unless it is very old and has been left out in the sun? The WB sails are sometimes perceived to last longer because of their cross-cut construction which means the leach will stretch gradually over time as seams stretch and needle holes elongate, so any sinkage in the fabric will not be as obvious. However the designed shape is changing as the sail gets older, as all sails do! Unfortunately sails are a useable commodity that are only at their best for a year or so. The price is often more affected by exchange rates, I understand the WB sails in Euros are now more than a North sail in GPB.
The Olympic squad sailors are a good source of nearly new sails as they move them on after only a few weeks use and around 50% of the new price, although they are sadly a rarer number now due to the recent Olympic decision
Hope that helps
JohnThe BFA is very pleased to announce that the 2019 UK Nationals will once again be sponsored by GAC Pindar, who are also continuing their support of the Under 23 squad and helping them gain some big boat racing opportunities, as well as campaigning for the Silver Cup.
The Notice Of Race for the GAC Pindar Finn Nationals Championships is now available here, enter before the end of May and get a 25% discount on the entry fee. Entries open now via My BFA page.
Price now £4,200.00
More information, contact Rod Tanks on rod@bagpeople.comThe 2019 Europeans have now been moved to Athens:
Athens selected to host 2019 Finn European ChampionshipAthens, the birthplace of the modern Olympics, has been selected to host the most important Finn regatta of the year, the 2019 Finn European Senior and U23 Championship, after the previous host in Marsala, Sicily, was forced to pull out following damage to the club after the rough weather that hit the coast of Sicily during December 2018.
The championship is scheduled to take place in May, and the severe damage in Marsala jeopardised the successful organisation of the event. Regretfully, the host club, Circolo Velico Marsala, had no option but to withdraw.
After extensive discussion and consultation following the withdrawal of Marsala, the International Finn Association (IFA) Executive has decided to allocate the 2019 Finn European Championship to Athens.
The IFA is very grateful to the many clubs around Europe that promptly came forward to help the Finn class in such an emergency situation. Finally, the Hellenic Sailing Federation in the Athens International Sailing Centre, host of the very popular Finn training this winter, as well as past events, has been chosen.
“The aim is to deliver an attractive event that places the Finn sailors in the spotlight,” IFA President Balazs Hajdu declared. “While the Finn’s Olympic future is endangered we are happy to showcase our class in the symbolic city of Athens.”
The Finn Class is delighted that Peter Reggio, PRO at the last three Olympic Games for the Finn, has been appointed as Principal Race Office for the championship.
The 2019 Finn Open European championship, which will be held from the 10 to 18 of May in Athens, will also be the second Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualification event for the Finn with four places to be allocated. The last Olympic selection opportunities will be the continental qualifications with one place remaining per continent.
“We have under four months to organise this important regatta, however the Finn class will make sure all angles are covered to deliver the best event both on the water and on land. The Hellenic Sailing Federation has ensured that all the IFA and World Sailing requirements will be met,” explains Rafael Trujillo, IFA Vice President Sailing.
With Olympic qualifications and many country internal selections being decided at the 2019 Finn Open Europeans, the event is expected to attract one of the largest and most competitive fleets ever.
RYA National Ranker WPNSA 27/28 October
Messsage from James Hadden:Finish the season off in style by coming to race some of the best Finn sailors in the country at the RYA National Ranker in Weymouth 27/28 October. Very well organised racing, easy launching and a short sail to the race course.
There will be masters prizes for the weekend and we will be organising a curry night in Weymouth on the Saturday evening with the Under 23 sailors.
James Hadden will also be running a debrief on the Saturday after racing for any masters attending.5 Races per day, 20-25 minutes target time. Race area in Portland Harbour.
Early entry ends 22nd October.
Enter here-
https://www.rya.org.uk/racing-events/2018-autumn-series-event-2/Pages/enter-event.aspx?eventid=70Read Peter’s report of a great weekend’s racing at sunny Roadford Lake here
Hi Simon
Yes, have a NS one in my garage with damage to rt hand side, around control line cleats – any use?Cheers
JohnHi Simon
Yes, have a NS one in my garage with damage to rt hand side, around control line cleats – any use?Cheers
JohnThanks Ian. The huge team of volunteers at Mengeham did a great job, and all with a smile. Great to see you there.
Regards
JohnThe Entry form, Nor and SI’s are all now also available on the BFA event calendar
or download the entry form here
