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Cherub Chat => Calendar Events => Topic started by: PaulJ on October 05, 2012, 07:19:51 AM
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Event - Cherub National Championships 2013
Dates - Sunday 25th until Wednesday 28th August 2013
Location - Babbacombe Corinthian Sailing Club, Fore St, St Marychurch, Torquay TQ1 4LY
Start time - times to be advised
Cost - to be advised
Schedule - 3 races per day, 12 races total
Notice of race - not yet available
Sailing Instructions - not yet available
Accommodation - local camp site, static caravan site, B&B, holiday appartments, more details to follow
Food and drink - club galley and bar open each day at both the beach and at the clubhouse
Event webpage - to be advised
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Fantastic! Get it in your diaries everyone.
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Excellent venue, it was a great nationals there last time!
Interesting choice of days, what's the thinking behind the switch to Sunday - Wednesday?
It's in the diary and I'm really looking forward to it.
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The dates are a change from Nationals in recent years normally running Tuesday to Friday.
While I have been around, the biggest excuse I hear for non-nationals attendance is "I cant get the time off work" and so these are dates that allow us to still run a 4 day 12 race nationals but keeping the number of working days required to a minimum.
It was also a choice preferred by Babbacombe - interestingly that Bank Holiday is also Torbay Week but they were still keen to host us - more for the non-sailors to take a look at in my view.
I realise that some types of accommodation may be harder to book over this kind of time period, but fleets have long been using Bank Holidays as Nationals dates and they somehow get by, I am hoping that with this much notice and the event being in a well populated tourist area we can all sort accommodation early so theres no issues.
So, with the main excuse for not coming out of the way, I look forward to breaking my magic 30 barrier before i am too old to count that high.
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Excellent
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looks like i need to find a new job as i am back to work on tues 27th. Sweet Dreamzzz will be there for the sunday and monday though.
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Just changed next years holiday dates at work. Had pre booked the two weeks before as we always have to book early.29 more to go.
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http://www.uk-cherub.org/doku.php/fixtures/nationals_2013 (http://www.uk-cherub.org/doku.php/fixtures/nationals_2013)
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Practice race. Now When have we needed practice ;).
A good idea to provide a bit of focus to a pre nationals sail at the venue, help us get the course right and work out what all the flags mean.
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NATIONALS: PLEASE ENTER NOW.
The nationals this year is going to be BRILLIANT. You should have had an email telling you all about it. In case you have missed it, accidentally deleted it etc, the Entry Form is also here.
Please get your entry in as soon as possible. There's a price incentive to do it before 5 August, but it will make the lives of your beloved committee members so much easier if you can sign up now. And it will also help us organise extra fun.
Don't forget to include details of the T-shirt/hoodie you want on page 3.
Thank you very much
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I kind of forgot about accommodation at Nats. Soooo...where are people thinking of staying? Where is the nearest campsite? Can vans stay at club etc? Is there any gen available? Bank holiday weekend!
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Cheap accommodation.
There are several plans afoot. Expect an update very shortly from Andrew Whapshott re the scout campsite near the club and a "Plan B" from me if not.
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have I miss read, the front page say 24th, but on here it says the 25th is the first day.
What date is the first race?
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ignore that, clicked a link, 24th is a practice day?
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Is there an option to pre enter for just the weekend? I've heard rumours of reduced rates for weekenders?
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Apologies Jamie - My fault entirely
Racing is Sunday 25- 28 August.
Saturday 24 is a practice day.
Saturday 23rd does not in fact exist except in my imagination.
I'll get front page changed.
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Ahh, so the weekend only has one day of racing. Assume the weekend entry was a rumour and no more in that case. Never mind.
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Reduced ? Blimey do I look like poundland ? We're working on a weekend/day rate for those only able to make some of it, little bit complicated because the rates we've negotiated with BBSC include some grub. As soon as its worked out we'll publish it but if you want to do some rule of thumb maths - 4 days = £120, 4 x 1 day will be quite a bit more, 2 x 2 days will be a bit more... probably.
There'd be criticism if it was too organised. Thankfully this way there isnt any :)
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Is there any info on T shirt / hoodie designs and colours?
Clive
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Design will be very similar the dinghy show shirt, but bigger and different text.
Print is dark blue on a shirt colour of your choice (see entry form).
Will post an image when reviewed by them who know better.
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There'd be criticism if it was too organised. Thankfully this way there isnt any :)
I really think you should be more disorganised Graham...get a grip man!
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Ahh, so the weekend only has one day of racing. Assume the weekend entry was a rumour and no more in that case. Never mind.
I think it will have 2 days if you count BH Monday - or 3 if you count the practice race on Sat. Well worth rubbing your Beans and turning up
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Anybody any idea on campsites?
Here's what Camping/Caravanning Club says:
http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/siteseekersearch/aspx/search.aspx?radius=5&location=babbacombe&listViewPageSize=10&siteTypes=1,2,3,5
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My suggestion for camping is:
Daccombe, Newton Abbot, Devon, England, TQ12 4ST
01803 328294 - [email protected]
Shower block includes free hot water.
Pitch prices per night:
2 man - £11
6-8 - £16
8+ - £20
Extra for gazebos and dogs.
You are welcome to call or email to reserve a space and they are now UK-Cherub friendly. So feel free to mention it and if enough people book in by early August they will open the lower field for us!
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Excellent...will email them
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For those looking for an entry form. There is one attached to this post.
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There is also a role of fame growing on the Wiki
http://www.uk-cherub.org/doku.php/fixtures/nationals_2013
To get your boat on the board, simply send Paul your form and money :0)
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Just for interest - if anyone hankers after doing some diving, Babbacombe is a good place for beginners or people like us who just like underwater wildlife, rather than wrecks (actually Sam likes wrecks but I resist as much as I can).
http://www.babbacombebeach.com/dive-babbacombe
We'll be bringing 2 sets of gear and if anyone else is BSAC or PADI I'm happy to loan/buddy. Hire tanks and get air fills from the beach...amazing! They say very good for evening diving - I guess because access is then easier.
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They hire TANKS!!!!! surely thats a bit dangerous.
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Would explain the big landslip at the end of the beach............
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;)
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I'm open water qualified, might have a go:)
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Brill, will PM you
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I'm afraid Babbacombe doesn't conform to my rule of only diving where it's warm enough to not require a wetsuit.
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Unless you travel to Oz you'll miss out on one of the most fascinating creatures you'll ever see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In7n590GjxU
Not sure whether Babbacombe cuttles are as entertaining as these tho'
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Sarah has her advanced PADI certificate and I'm sure would be interested but hasn't done any diving since 2009.
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PM'd
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Jill and I are both qualified and have done 10 dives already this year - however you will need to arrange for a substantial heater to be put in the water before Jill will immerse herself willingly in the UK ;D
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Attached is a bit more info about what is happening at the Nationals, please note that this could be subject to minor changes, but I am sure it will stay essentially the same.
Please note that on arrival on Saturday you will only be able to drop off your boat and are kindly requested to remove your car promptly as space is very tight. There is plenty of off-street parking at the top of the hill.
Babbacombe will be providing some assistance on Saturday to make the process as easy as possible
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Is the entry list up to date?
There seem to be a lot of boats not entered.
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There are several more entries that I know of in the processing pile. Will update the Wiki tonight.
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Only 5 days left to get the reduced entry price. That £15 saving could buy you one and a half T-shirts...
Speaking of which, anyone who wants them but hasn't put details of shirts on their entry forms, please PM me.
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Can I have a half a t-shirt please - size medium
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Front or back ;D
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Surely Crop Top or Tankini?
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Hayley do you want tee shirt money with the entry fee?
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How much for a Cherub Mankini?
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Si, yes, please pay all money for shirts to the class with entry fee as per order form.
Nigel, how much do you want one? And how much will Sam pay for you not to wear it? :)
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...fantastic idea Hayley - I think Sam would pay megabucks...might recoup much of the cost of the Vietnam trip
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Don't forget that today is the last day of reduced entry fees for the Nationals at Babbacombe. From midnight tonight the fee increases to £135.
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If you were awarded a perpetual trophy last year please bring it with you or make arrangements to return it to someone who is coming. The assett tracker identifies last year's winner. i can also post a table of the same info.
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For those looking for an entry form. There is one attached to this post.
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Please find below a link to the Babbacombe Corinthian SC website that outlines the social programme and bar opening times
http://babbacombe-sc.com/wp/cherubs/
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If you haven't entered yet, why not and get a move on ;D
If you want T-shirt and/or hoodie (this year with an exciting choice of colours) please fill out the form attached to the entry form and pm me. Order is going in on Monday.
Design is as per the dinghy show but larger (it's a cherub on the back of the shirt, heart on the front) print in dark blue, your choice of shirt colour.
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I'm not really a betting man but I was wondering what the odds were on seeing someone wearing a shortie wetsuit at least once at this year's Nationals? They were in short supply in Pwllheli last year.
I bought one in July 2012 and didn't use it until this May!
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We had a lovely little sail at Babbacombe today. Wind was a bit flukey but my shortie did get an outing. Unfortunately we came off the water just before the sea breeze kicked in at 2pm. The club members were very welcoming albeit there were a few cries of "you're a bit early!". They have made a big effort to get things ship shape for our arrival and it looks like it's going to be a fantastic nationals.
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Can't wait! I'll bring the mankini
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If you were awarded a perpetual trophy last year please bring it with you or make arrangements to return it to someone who is coming. The assett tracker identifies last year's winner. i can also post a table of the same info.
Found the ashes in Digbys room, will be bringing them down.
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Although i won the phoenix trophy I am unable to bring it as I have never received it! Hopefully, I think, Ross Burkin ('fuzzy') has it? Be nice if it t'was back for the next winner!
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Another nice sail at Babbacombe today. Interesting conditions. "Pocket gust" doesn't really do it justice. The art of leaping from foredeck to flat wiring while simultaneously letting out 3 metres of main, pulling it back in again and then swinging back to foredeck every 30 seconds takes a bit of getting used to. And the local taser sailors found it highly amusing. Still, we managed to stay upright and the sun was shining .
Meanwhile lots of hard work is being done to prepare for our arrival by the lovely club members. Good news - there will be morning bacon baps, food when we come off the water and a well-stocked bar all within 20 metres of the sea ;D
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Yep - we were soundly beaten around the course by a Tasar.
Truth be told the race officer played a blinder on each race - giving the home teams a couple of minutes head start and using the wind shifts off the cliffs to set a course where neither downwind leg was obtainable to a Cherub kite.
Nationals venue is looking great. Every time we come here we remember how nice this club is...
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Offshore winds forecast for the Nationals Week too...could be interesting
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Race officer is a nice man - expect the race course to be a bit further out to get the cleaner wind.
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It's Ok Sam's going to wear skates to help him zip between foredeck and flatwiring :)
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Definitely shortie weather today Nigel ;D
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:) :) :)
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I think they might be ready for us...
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OK that mine what are you lot going to drink 8)
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There's no bouncy castle in that trailer...where's my bouncy castle!!!!!