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Cherub Chat => Calendar Events => Topic started by: JP233 on June 01, 2016, 02:24:32 PM
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On-line entry is now open.
http://rtyc.org/torbay-royal-regatta/cherub-nationals/ (http://rtyc.org/torbay-royal-regatta/cherub-nationals/)
Who - You
What - Uk-Cherub Nationals, part of Torbay Regatta
Where - Launching from Torquay Harbour
When - August 20-23rd with a non counting pursuit race on the 24th
Why - Duhhhhh!
Entry fee: A complete bargain £55 if entered before early August.
Further information including NoR and entry form can be found on the following link
http://rtyc.org/torbay-royal-regatta/ (http://rtyc.org/torbay-royal-regatta/)
Registration: Friday 19th 12:00 - 18:00 or Saturday 20th 8:00 - 13:00
First race - warning signal 12:55 on the Saturday
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Those of you who are outside the class and are looking for a way in, or you have a boat but need a crew/helm, please email the secretary on:
[email protected]
Some members have two boats so there are usually a few boats spare!
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All
On-line entry is now open at RTYC.org.
http://rtyc.org/torbay-royal-regatta/cherub-nationals/ (http://rtyc.org/torbay-royal-regatta/cherub-nationals/)
Please get your entries in. At £55 this is the best bargain you will get for a sailing event this summer.
Please remember at least one of the crew must be a current paid up Cherub class association member.
You can join the class on-line via the main site http://www.uk-cherub.org/doku.php/shop (http://www.uk-cherub.org/doku.php/shop)
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Entered today! Should be doing this event with Josh.
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The FUZZ is also entered, (still in build!)
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Green Banana has entered
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Madge is entered.
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Trying to enter but it seems as though it won't let me😁 Anyone else having issues with the last bit, I'm putting 1 in the box but the value stays at 0.00, and the submit button won't work.
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Trying to enter but it seems as though it won't let me😁 Anyone else having issues with the last bit, I'm putting 1 in the box but the value stays at 0.00, and the submit button won't work.
Hmm, I didnt have this issue yesterday but today. its not working.
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Should be working again now - they were fixing something else which caused our page to malfunction.
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That's us entered😀🎉
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We are entered but cannot do Sat or Sunday.
Will be there for the pursuit on Wednesday.
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Chilli is in
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Eva entered still might need crew if Dr. Horsley can't get annual leave
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Marmite entered
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Strangely is entered :)
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Usagi is paid up
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Shirley is entered, back on the water after refurb
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Shirley is entered, back on the water after refurb
Shirley thanks fantastic news
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Shirley is entered, back on the water after refurb
Woohoo 97rules friend! (I think)
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Squid Pro Quo entered
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Ok Elliot and me booked in with 2656 heart attack. Where can we park camper cheap and not have far to walk any ideas? Is club allowing camping on site?
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EJ entered.
At some previous events (29ers, Oppies) the club have got the council to let them park motor homes on the top deck, but not in peak season. 29er nationals are coming up and they are having to park vans offsite (at a cricket club!).
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cricket club only a short stroll to the club when sober
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We are up to 19 boats entered with a good mix of 05 and 97 rules boats with some new faces - welcome all
There are a few people who have done a Nationals over the past 4 or 5 years not entered - come on let's break to 20 boat limit this year ;D
At £55 for Torbay you won't get cheaper racing for a great holiday venue anywhere in Western Europe. 3 windward/leewards a day in sunny force 4 almost guaranteed....
Let's name some boats who should be there....
Riot Van
Subtle
Badgers Nadgers (and Tims new 97 rules steed)
Antidote
E-Numbers (get a babysitter....)
Cheese
Dan's Boat
who else???
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Subtle has indirectly confirmed to be sailing and just needs to enter.
Loco is a possibly available for someone to sail but we will need to organize this, this week to make sure it's organized correctly for all parties involved.
As to the nationals:
Does anyone need to have sails measured. Please get in touch with me so we can plan when to complete this.
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Where is everyone staying thinking camper may be a problem to find site to park up.
Least the boat is entered just us need somewhere to stay now, a quite road maybe or a pub carpark lol
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Sails measuring. FUZZY
I think it maybe a good idea to measure mine. Not made yet, but...
Where are Sweet Dreamzzz and Kokopelli?
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Looks like a change of plan for us, my wife may be taking the camper with my 2 girls.
Hence looking for floor space I know someone offered Elliot is it still available. Also be bringing Jack my 14 year old Jack may be coming with me if anyone needs a crew ( he is a really good helm so will need to be guided round the front of a cherub will learn quick)
But one way or another even if we have to sleep in car (bloody hope not) we will be there in Heart attack
Please get in touch with any helpful suggestions
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We are staying at park dean holiday park in Torquay. Don't know what they have left but could be worth an ask.
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Hi, Its looking bleak on The Fuzz being ready.
Still to do -at least 2 weeks full time work.
Does anyone know if there is there a boat out there for Joe and I to charter? Or a boat for Joe to team up?
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Well there are several good boats sat around gathering dust because of other priorities. I'd try the Kirks or the Noyces, both have serviceable cherubs that spend more time on land than in the water......or if you want foiling practice then Riot Van
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Still struggling to find affordable accomodation why it it do complicated for 4 short nights. Are club not arranging anything on a local level.
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Are we weighing boats?
I will be there on Friday if it is something people want to do.
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Still struggling to find affordable accomodation why it it do complicated for 4 short nights. Are club not arranging anything on a local level.
have you tried Air B&B?
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Right, Jamie and I have organised an extensive social programme for you all as follows:
Friday - champagne reception Happy hour 7-8
Saturday - gin evening. 7pm regatta party.
Sunday - Caribbean rum night.
Monday - Cherub AGM at 6pm (or a sensible time after racing if late off the water) followed by a curry
Tuesday - prize giving - pie night!
Wednesday BBQ garden party
Whilst we would like to take credit for this extensive opportunity to party, this is mainly centred around the club and regatta programme - the beauty of joining an organised event.
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I am now contemplating coming down Friday night. I will be crew less for the event but it seems a small price for evenings of. Champagne gin and rum.
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You should take all credit Andy, although the sailing may suffer a little😀
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A few wise words of warning from my week in Torbay.
Don't leave anything in the boats over night. Pretty much all of robins kit was stolen this week along with others toolboxes stashed under covers in boats. Currently I'm missing boots, a buoyancy aid and kite sheets for shiny.
The bar staff are lovely, but are a bit strict on outside alcohol being brought in. Maybe that is because it's a youth event so will be more relaxed with us.
The car park between the launch area and the club is £8 for 24 hours (bring coins)
Anything else you want to know. Just ask.
This week was exelent, just a shame about the local thieves.
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Don't leave anything in the boats over night. Pretty much all of robins kit was stolen this week along with others toolboxes stashed under covers in boats. Currently I'm missing boots, a buoyancy aid and kite sheets for shiny.
... just a shame about the local thieves.
Sadly Torquay does attract a pretty rough crowd in the evenings.. so i cant say I'm surprised that you experienced that.
I do have a spare XL BA Im bringing if you need to borrow it come find me.
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Forecast for Saturday and Sunday is looking exciting.
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2m waves! that will sort the men from the boys..
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HI All
the AGM agenda for Monday nights AGM has been published here:
http://www.uk-cherub.org/forum/index.php/topic,2223.0.html (http://www.uk-cherub.org/forum/index.php/topic,2223.0.html)
The social calendar is looking packed:
Friday - champagne reception Happy hour 7-8
Saturday - gin evening. 7pm regatta party.
Sunday - Caribbean rum night.
Monday - Cherub AGM at 6pm (or a sensible time after racing if late off the water) followed by a curry
Tuesday - prize giving - pie night!
Wednesday BBQ garden party
Please remember that all entrants to the nationals will need to be members of the class association at this event. We know there are a few of you entered that are not paid up members yet please get this sorted.
If anybody is unsure please get in touch with myself before Thursday so we can confirm the bank account otherwise we will be coming round the boat park asking for subs paid in cash.
Hope to see you all this weekend.
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Looks like conditions for a first foiling winner - Saturday no sailing, Sunday sailing very borderline, Mon-Tues perfect foiling weather.
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We're gunna do everything we can to 'foil' that plan....
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We're gunna do everything we can to 'foil' that plan....
Oh dear.
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Have we got any toowindytosailbutletshavefunanyway games planned? Think we might need them.... but there is always beer pong...
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That's exactly what I was thinking.
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There is a serious lack of fancy dress.
Maybe a £10 limit on charity shop challenge?
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Point 14 in the SI's could be an issue.
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Yes.
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I see the sis do have a grand prix finish option for lapped boats, but not quite sure how that gets mixed in with the special short leg to finish option. Pls if that were used could someone report back how it worked and how satisfactory. Always want to learn from other experience.
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I'll post a photnof the results from today later.
Mainly battered and very tired looking crews with giant grins
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The results sheet on the rtyc website suggests an even higher attrition rate than usual. I'm guessing it was windy? Any info or pics gratefully received by those of us unlucky enough to not be there.
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Saturday: no racing, RC binned it before I even turned up - gin evening.
Sunday: racing on, lots of cherub talk of not launching out of that bloody harbour. Ronin went then the rest followed. 22-28knots? (Please disagree if wrong) - then Caribbian night.
Monday: little bit windier. Waves were a bit bigger. AGM/curry.
Tuesday: light winds, 8-14 knots. Prize giving.
Wednesday: not sure. Light winds with a pursuit race. Clive/Si any news?
Ronin. As 3rd place privileges, can you you get the write up sent to me soon, I'm expecting photos next week ish.
As ever. What a cracking week. Thank you all.
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not launching out of that bloody harbour.
When we sailed there with the 12 Footers a few years ago the harbour became known as "The Toilet of Doom"
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Great photos of PJ and Roland on a 2 sail reach, Jonny and Alex approaching and Clive and Alex in flying mode. On the RTYC web
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Tuesday: light winds, 8-14 knots. Prize giving.
14? I think that was the curry talking
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Not sure what my highlight of the week was.
It could well be seeing Shirley at full pelt downwind on Monday,
But also seeing born slippy round the top mark in 5th(?) on Monday in light winds with Rohana and Virgnia (Aus girl).
Or maybe it's seeing Paul Croote and ed finally win the Simpson trophy.
Anyone else care to add?
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Best day for me...
On the Sunday race day. WOW - good day in Green Bananas.
Nick and I recorded 18.5 Knots out to the start line for the first race. During the race we recorded 19.5 and later in the day on both 3 and 4 we thought we were significantly faster however, the puck didnt record anything faster than 19.5 which was a surprise.
Nick has made a superb effort in making a fantastic boat. Only in race 4 were we slightly overpowered upwind on some of the bigger gusts.
Therefore, the boat has great potential for more speed. Early days and a few mods will make it even faster.
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Best day for me...
Nick has made a superb effort in making a fantastic boat. Only in race 4 were we slightly overpowered upwind on some of the bigger gusts.
I know great boat but that Nick is a fat ******. I sailed with him once in wind in Usagi, not overpowered either. On Sunday with Jill we were well overpowered so it must be him :-X :)
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19.5 knots matched our top speed on Monday.
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i'm not fat...... i weigh less than most of u. :P
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Well done Crootie and Ed!!! 😎😎😎
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Great to see Paul and Ed win the Nationals, well done🍾
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Thanks guys, the wind gods finally took pity on us, 8 races where we were twinning all the time and we even had to ease the main regularly!
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Are any photos available? Can't see a link on the event website...
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http://www.borderphotos2010.com/royal-torbay-regatta-2016.html (http://www.borderphotos2010.com/royal-torbay-regatta-2016.html)
More to be added at this time, its only showing 1 picture for one day and around 100 for sunday
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We are like the olympic sailing. Didn't happen - no footage of it
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To be honest if you were a commercial photographer wouldn't you do the same.
Your choices are take easy photos of slow moving boats with lots of clients on board or difficult to take photos of fast moving boats with just two clients on board.
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There were some photos on a loop in the clubhouse from our course on Tuesday. So they do (did!) exist.
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http://www.borderphotos2010.com/royal-torbay-regatta-2016.html
Some are there.
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Anyone planning on buying pictures from the monday? Im planning on getting at least a couple but at £5 per digital copy I figured a couple of us would soon be at the £50 for the whole day's
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Saturday: no racing, RC binned it before I even turned up - gin evening.
Sunday: racing on, lots of cherub talk of not launching out of that bloody harbour. Ronin went then the rest followed. 22-28knots? (Please disagree if wrong) - then Caribbian night.
Monday: little bit windier. Waves were a bit bigger. AGM/curry.
Tuesday: light winds, 8-14 knots. Prize giving.
Wednesday: not sure. Light winds with a pursuit race. Clive/Si any news?
Ronin. As 3rd place privileges, can you you get the write up sent to me soon, I'm expecting photos next week ish.
As ever. What a cracking week. Thank you all.
Hobbits and Jamie - has this happened? If we want to get it into Y&Y they do have a sell-by date so please write something soon. You can always put it on the thread and others can embellish.
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Just waiting on photos now.
Written by Alex Harris.
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Nineteen Cherubs traveled to Torquay for their National Championships and
with breeze forecast it promised to be all very exciting.
An exceptionally strong breeze on day one deferred racing with it being
decided by the race officer that it was rather safer to stay ashore . To the
pub, then to the club as they were holding a gin evening. YUM!
When day two dawned the wind had dropped but was still pretty brisk after
missing our launching slot due to everyone talking about wether to launch or
not, ronin rigged and launched first causing mass 'lets go sailing' from
team cherub who all frantically rigged. The boats that decided to go racing
were treated to some full on conditions where boat handling would really be
tested, the Race team did well to capitalize on favorable conditions and
get in extra races to get the series on track, Race Results from day one
showed a dominant performance from Paul Croote And Ed Higham in Marmite who
strung together a perfect score of firsts to show they had plenty of boat
speed when the breeze is up. Nick Pratt in Green Bananas proved that you can
still build your own boat and perform at the front of the fleet by bringing
a string of seconds and defending Champions Andy and Gill Peters finished
the day in third. Even in the breeze there was some close racing with lots
of place changing happen behind Paul and Ed who speed on everyone. That
nights entertainment was a Caribbean themed rum evening.... I think.
Day three began with the late arrival of father son team of Clive and Alex
Everest in their foiling boat, A&E, with their previous years nationals
being plagued with light winds and a lack of sailing time over the water
would the big breeze afoot cause control issues and too much time swimming?
In short no. The dominating theme of the first days racing continued, this
time it was the flying boat (literally) that streaked ahead of the
competition and took all the race wins with only Team Marmite seemed to be
able to stay within a reasonable distance as the wind conditions continued
to play into their strengths. After the AGM, the fleet headed to a curry
house, who would survive?
Another day, another boat taking the fleet to school on how to get the best
out of the conditions, Team Peters reveled in the lighter wind that was
found on the final day to take the string of wins despite having close
challenges from Team Ronin and Simon and Dean on Eleanor as well as some of
the mid fleet boats, who were showing more pace than we had seen out of them
at any other point in the regatta. Most notably Banshee Ambulance making 4th
place in the final race with its Catamaran style Wing mast and Born Slippy
with Aussie Cherub Sailor Virginia Horn sailing Born Slippy way further up
the fleet in the lighter winds than anyone has seen in recent memory. Most
of the fleet had light winds, except a few helms, who's crews were suffering
from the night before's curry. Two crews got ribbed in, leaving born slippy
moored up for race 4.
I suppose there are many more important factors than winners and trophies
but seeing as none of them spring to mind i will crack on.
The Phoenix Trophy for best restoration went to James Miller for his
excellent job getting the newly renamed Shirley Valentine (ex bubbles) back
on the water, seeing her blasting downwind was truly a pleasure.
The Cherub pre de elegence trophy for the best looking boat was awarded to
Nick and Jo for their fantastic looking new boat Green Bananas.
The 'didgery don't' which is awarded for promising so much and delivering
so little went to Ade White for turning up without his boat and then going
sailing in another class! Team Marmite won both the Simpson trophy for first
overall as well as the Davey Trophy for best capsize for capsizing on the
start line and the finish line!
The prestigious 97rules trophy went to Greg Paton-Kerr and Zara Wakefield.
The Ashes Went to Roland for the array of breakages across his boats, Roland
also picked up the Nick Mason Trophy for climbing considerably up the leader
board compared to last years nationals.
With Nationals completed for another year i would like to thank Royal Torbay
yacht Club for hosting this years Nationals as part of their Torbay week and
providing superb hospitality and enough gin and rum to keep even the more
alcoholic end of the fleet entertained, not to mention enough Ribs and
Safety boats to taxi the fleet out of the harbor, no mean feat in the windy
days! I would also like to thank all the Organizers and race crews of the
regatta, they executed a smooth and drama free regatta allowing the sailors
to get on with enjoying time on the boats, after all Isn't that the real
point of all this!
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Forgot the 97 rules trophy going to Madge.
Good write up, worth maybe mentioning the 4 boat fleet of 97 rules(well 3.5 boats) boats?
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Nice report Alex, Andy do you know when the Y&Y "sell buy" date is so we know what the deadline is?
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We could send it with the low res photos off her website, but it's not ideal.
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Jamie,
Which photos do you want to use. Suggest you contact Border photography and ask if they could send either you a copy to forward to Y&Y with the report or direct to Y&Y. They will receive photo credit.
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Yep. Did that last week. Still waiting.
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Report now on Y&Y
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Can I ask everyone to do the gear guide on the Y&Y page.
http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/class/Cherub