Please can I have a show of hands from those who are planning to attend so that I can start planning the weekend. The club will be open unlike 2019. If you require any information/suggestions on where to stay let me know. Campervans are welcome to stay at the club. The racing format will be as befor...

We are rapidly approaching the deadline for the British container, all deposits in for the 8th March please!

Thanks

Alistair

We have sent out an email to the British membership detailing the shipping arrangements for the 2020 worlds. Please contact me on alistairwarren0@googlemail.com if you are interested and have not received this.

"All in all, it seems that simple and reliable has beaten any small advantages that I tried to achieve with more complex arrangements."

So so true!! This is my experience as well.

Unfortunately now not able to attend

If you have higher lowers you can find the mast is over constrained and feels dead.... the advantage, as you say of a goose neck set back is that the outhaul is effectively let out and if you position the bottom of the kicker forwards it let off as you bear away. The real advantage of this can be fe...

My mast is hogg stepped. I did this thinking that I could have lowers at just above goose neck level and have enough influence to keep the lower mast straight without over constraining it. No idea if it’s right but it’s not been ovously wrong. Has the benifit of the boat cover fitting easier... woul...

i'll be there for training and the saturday

i'll be driving up late Friday night, can I drop my boat off at the club or is it locked?

Hi Andy
I have booked accommodation and will be arriving on the Friday night.

Was there an outcome to this discussion? Or is it still a bit grey? I suppose the real test is, would a vertical 'bump' (when looking from the side) to meet the 275 measurement be acceptable as long as it meets the plan view restrictions? If not, do all boats have a gunnel that run out 1m behind th...

Unusually I think I will be coming to this event, is the evening at the Bear and Ragged Staff? Just thinking about accommodation...

We are expecting about 10-15 boats at the Aldeburgh open, most of the online activity is over on Facebook, please post here or there if you are coming, we need numbers for Saturday evening meal

Alistair

The Aldeburgh Open (6/7 April) is rapidly approaching. For early arrivers you are invited to White Sails (alistairwarren0@googlemail.com for directions) for an evening meal. If you could let me know if you are able to join us it would help Michaela plan. Saturday briefing at the club 12.30 with firs...

We are planning on having two races Saturday and two Sunday, how does that sound? NOR will follow shortly so any requests welcome. Meal at the club on the Saturday night so could do with a show of hands over the next few weeks. I can confirm that camper vans are welcome in the car park and for the b...