Guest Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 a small boat won this event, and upon his arrival the organisers tried to protest him out. whatever some of us might think of this particular sailor, he did do it solo and he get get there and he did it in a 30ft 20 year old Muir well done Bretton Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 here is a better pic Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Say 'the smaller ones don't want to be there' is a total crock of sh*t. Didn't you read that thread a few months back where quite a few smaller boats said they would love to do it but only if they were racing like on like. Like me, most didn't regard putting 30fters next to 60fters a race. The thread also made mention of what I did above about just knot feeling wanted. If a club puts some effort in to the shorter end of the fleet I'm sure they would get entries. What? They are called Divisions. All the "horrible big boys" started in other divisions. If you and your mates are waiting untill someone creates an offshore for <30ft you will be waiting a long time. (or getting a 6.5) Dont talk about it just do it. Maybee less posts and more working bees might help? dirty deeds would have smoked u all Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 the deeds would have done a hand stand on the first night Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Second night First not much wind Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Writing a media release Option one... employ Zoe to do it for you. Or... • Date it and state where/who it’s coming from. • The most important information should be in the first sentence or two. It’s hard work to have to read through to the end to find out who won, and if media have to shorten your story they tend to simply chop off the end. • Start by covering... WHO, WHEN, WHAT, WHERE, HOW eg. Solo sailor, Bretten Holland took the overall PHRF win in the 2010 ANZ Auckland to Denerau Yacht Race, arriving into Fiji yesterday after eight days, 16 hours and 32 minutes at sea. • Supporting info follows in descending order of importance. • Timeliness is important – Get it out quickly. • Word economy is important – short and snappy is better than long winded and ‘flowery’ • Limit paragraphs to between one and three sentences. • Offer reliable contact name, number and email at the end for follow up or questions. • Include quotes from key people if possible. • Attach one or two images in if you have them. (With photo credit note if required) • Accuracy – proof read it and use spelling and grammar check. • Format – plain text without too much formatting is best - makes it easy for media to publish I can supply a media contact list of key yachting media (email me on jodie@yachtingnz.org.nz) and further advice to event organisers, teams and/or individual sailors. I will happily run reports in the Briefings newsletter which goes out to around 6000 people. Another New Zealand sailing news website, Sail-World’s Richard Gladwell (sorry David) recently gave some really comprehensive guidelines on the topic. http://www.sail-world.com/NZ/Sail-World ... ines/68014 JBW Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 That's Ok Jodie - as long as they send it to me Link to post Share on other sites
Zoe 8 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Wow that Sail-World guide is very thorough! Don't be too daunted, even if you aren't a pro writer or don't have heaps of time to put into it, giving it a good shot is better than nothing and the effort is always appreciated by media, who can always do a bit of editing. Two clubs that do a good job are Waikawa in the Sounds - Nicky does a good job of keeping in touch with the media after major events and her info is often used as the basis for newspaper stories - and Lesley Haslar with her BOI newsletters (one of which I just received a few minutes ago). They both have loads of character and good information and are really effective and fun. In particular Lesley's enthusiasm is contagious and I'm sure her updates are a significant contributor to the growing fleet at BOI. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Thanks ladies. Now Mr Squidly those posts need to go into Tech Talk?? Headed - Here's help on how to do your event report and the contacts, or something like that. The more we as boaters/clubs can help the media, the more the media will help yachting get more coverage. That's gotta be all good or in todays speak a win-win. Far be it for me to write something more just so Bull can read something that wasn't there in to it If we can get more smaller boat, dingy sailing reports into the wild the less likely or it may help reduce the sport as being seen as one full of big flash boats and or rich pricks only. Hell, some locals in Whataphuka may read one and find they have a Yacthie just around the corner so pop down for a visit and a sail...... and then keep doing it. Another win-win. Now back to finishing a rush job on a small 45mt 58 million dollar boat A fizz nasty so it isn't really a real boat Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Far be it for me to write something more just so Bull can read something that wasn't there in to it If we can get more smaller boat, dingy sailing reports into the wild the less likely or it may help reduce the sport as being seen as one full of big flash boats and or rich pricks only. ) Cricky KM, you really must have a monumental chip. Be careful it doesnt hold your head under, thats how the brain becomes starved of oxygen and can lead to dribbling and or inane posts. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Far be it for me to write something more just so Bull can read something that wasn't there in to it If we can get more smaller boat, dingy sailing reports into the wild the less likely or it may help reduce the sport as being seen as one full of big flash boats and or rich pricks only. ) Cricky KM, you really must have a monumental chip. Only in your mind, which probably only due to your apparent lack of ability to read. Keep trying, one day you'll get there. That's a tad unfair really. It's blatantly obvious you just don't understand so I shouldn't be so harsh, Sorry Bull. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Its all very well talking it up for the single handed sailor , who im my book did well . But does anyone know about the total cockup with his handicap . He has installed an Canting Keel and 2 Daggerboards . This in its self is fine but when he declared it to YNZ they didnt adjust his handicap and he raced under his old one . I think youll find YNZ and Akarana are sweeping this under the carpet and the win while earned may not off been justified ! Can someone shed light on this as I believe that REVS was on an whole the best performing boat. . Hats off to the Bay Boys as they have earnt Kudos amongst there peers again !!!! Oh by the Way where was General Lee again ? Link to post Share on other sites
wal 27 Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Seems to be Children's Week on Crew.org with this and FFs posts... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 his keel cants to 18 degrees what does the ran tan do?? 45?? the keel makes up for the 3 other crew he cant find not the 30 crew he has replaced Link to post Share on other sites
markm 30 Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Think you'll find the average penalty IRc applies on full canting vs. fixed keel on the same boat is around 3.3% Would also refer you to the slightly alternative view of how people performed in the race http://www.racetrack.org.nz/race.php?ra ... &ps=50&s=5 Not that I wish to knock Revs performance as she sailed well, particularly in the final stages, but I remain unconvinced. Think the reality is the smaller boats spent relatively more time in breeze. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 what a great result I think if you have a look at race track results for the coastal classic - the boat that sailed the best above their handicap won the race skiddy two at 114% is a winner al day long well done Bretton - you're a .................. and a star looking forward to reading your story Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dry Reach Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Thanks ladies. . If we can get more smaller boat, dingy sailing reports into the wild the less likely or it may help reduce the sport as being seen as one full of big flash boats and or rich pricks only. Hell, some locals in Whataphuka may read one and find they have a Yacthie just around the corner so pop down for a visit and a sail...... and then keep doing it. Another win-win. Well said there KM. Promoting dingy sailing and to the poor to middle income "majority" and promoting more dingy sailing and local regatta's is the answer to grow the sports numbers, talent base, IMAGE, and ultimately the future at world and olympic levels. I just wish we lost our focus on putting all our SPARC money into the Olympics, and 20 )mainly overseas based) sailors! Who do yo think could manage and action this???... ah? let me Think ... answer here.......... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 markm I don't get your post re canting advantage at 3%. When that 30' canter finished with Georgia in the Coastal are you saying that they are only 3% better than if they weren't a canter? When Skiddy Too changes his keel to a canter, are you saying the advantage is only 3% or the equivalent of 3 on the rail? I think we need to change the policy on our boat and start putting three on the rail so we can screach around the ocean at 25kts as well!! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Karma with its 3% advantage vs Georgia Link to post Share on other sites
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