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Offline phil_kirk

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Re: Thornbury regatta 2011
« Reply #15 on: July 04, 2011, 10:13:27 PM »
I think john is focussing on getting his boat finished for the nationals and will spend the weekend working on his E5.
sounds like a good turnout and we look forward to seeing everyone.
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Re: Thornbury regatta 2011
« Reply #16 on: July 04, 2011, 10:39:06 PM »
Quote from: stu_tinner on July 04, 2011, 04:42:42 PM
I think Usagi was planning on this one.

Yes we will be there.  How come Exmouth Duck Pond makes it as a location for Wind Guru but Weston Super Mud is the nearest I can find to Thornbury?
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Offline Graham Bridle

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Re: Thornbury regatta 2011
« Reply #17 on: July 05, 2011, 06:41:55 AM »
Ace, so a more reliable list looks like ....

Ronin
Riot Van
Eleanor
E-Numbers
Exultant
Antidode
Usagi
Shiny Beast
Beans ??
Pasta ??

That makes 8/10 - a respectable number at an event by any class these days - however we still need more, so if anyone can exert any influence on anyone else, go do it !
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Re: Thornbury regatta 2011
« Reply #18 on: July 05, 2011, 12:42:24 PM »
Thornbury used to be in windguru but the spot was removed a few months ago.

Not sure why. 

Frampton is 15 miles upstream and just off the river and features on windguru.  This should give a similar forcast to Thornbury. Since the GFS weather model is not influenced by geography it will not acount for the funneling effect that a south westerly gives up the estuary (the wind tunnel that Roland reffers to). It will also not (when beating) account for the drop in apparent wind caused by the incoming tide over the first race and the increase in apparent wind wind the tide is going out.  The maximum affect of the tide could feel like 7 knots of wind.

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Re: Thornbury regatta 2011
« Reply #19 on: July 05, 2011, 01:31:23 PM »
Maybe I'm being dumb but I can't find Frampton on WG. The closest I can see is Severn Beach.
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Re: Thornbury regatta 2011
« Reply #20 on: July 06, 2011, 05:48:34 PM »
For those who are visiting Thornbury SC for the first time or can't remember the way there from last year please I hope you will find the following usefull.

The sailing club is close to the village of Oldbury on Severn but takes it's name from the larger town of Thornbury.  So find oldbury on Severn on your road map. Roads passing Thornbury are signposted to Oldbury and Cowhill.

The entrance to the club's long track is opposite the Anchor inn in Oldbury. The track is also part of the Severn Way footpath. 

The post code of the Anchor is BS35 1QA.

Approaching from the M4 you can either go up the M5 for a junction or up the A38.  Take the second turning for thornbury  (from the south) then turn right at the next roundabout.  Cross the staggered cross road and follow the signs to Oldbury and Cowhill.
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Re: Thornbury regatta 2011
« Reply #21 on: July 06, 2011, 09:36:57 PM »
Stu, looking for NOR!
You've changed.
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Re: Thornbury regatta 2011
« Reply #22 on: July 07, 2011, 12:39:38 PM »
Beans is now coming with a local guest team for helm/crew.

Caviat - I have to finish the mast tonight and fabricate a complete set of shrouds tonight.

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Re: Thornbury regatta 2011
« Reply #23 on: July 11, 2011, 07:45:49 AM »
Here are the results

Sorry it's named blank.pdf couldn't find how to rename it on the iPhone app

https://files.me.com/matthewkiddle/h2j015
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Re: Thornbury regatta 2011
« Reply #24 on: July 11, 2011, 09:08:41 AM »
Some photos are on the news page of the wiki (hit main site above).
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Offline Graham Bridle

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Re: Thornbury regatta 2011
« Reply #25 on: July 11, 2011, 08:44:01 PM »
I have written a report (I believe thats the punishment for 3rd place) and put it on the home page, also submitted to Y&Y.

I feel its important to emphasise the significance of the turn out we had at this event. Nine boats made for some excellent racing at all ends of the fleet and an great social time. Its my firm belief that event turn outs of at least these numbers are the seeds that are required to really create a fleet  with a solid long term future. It makes our reports to Y&Y look better (I personally dont believe in sending 3 boat reports) and might help get some second hand boats moving and attract some new young blood into the fleet.

Its like beer, it just generally helps everything.

Outside the nationals, we've two events left at Weston and QM, so lets make sure that nine boats doesnt end up a 2011 record. Do I have to employ cheerleaders to get everyone there !
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Re: Thornbury regatta 2011
« Reply #26 on: July 11, 2011, 09:38:07 PM »
Looks like it was epic! What about those animated pics!

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Re: Thornbury regatta 2011
« Reply #27 on: July 11, 2011, 10:41:34 PM »
Good article. I share your sentiments but think I must sellect my moments more carefully before breaking into a dance. ;)
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Re: Thornbury regatta 2011
« Reply #28 on: July 12, 2011, 05:24:46 AM »
Will- it was honestly epic, Sunday was the best racing we've ever had outside the nationals... the only thing missing was the Lee's - consider that pressure to get the Fiat full of family down to Weston :)
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Re: Thornbury regatta 2011
« Reply #29 on: July 12, 2011, 05:31:39 AM »
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