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Old 08-03-2011, 12:31 PM   #1
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Marathon Commitment

So guys it's got to be time now to commit.
What I would ask you all to do is to join this thread with a list of races that you are going to commit to. No ifs, no buts, just pure commitment.
As Larby says about Guernsey, we don't know if you can drop a race, no one has made a decision. I don't think it was up to me to do this? Or was it?
I for one believe that the Marathon Championship should be RMYC, 2 X Cowes and Weymouth, as it looks as though Guernsey has fallen by the wayside, although I stand to be corrected. I do agree with Larby that it really is a great place to race, as those with long memories will recall ...
So who's commiting:
I have the first: Tony Toll: RMYC, (entry paid!!), CTC, South Coast. Well done !
Cinzano: RMYC, 2 X Cowes, South Coast.
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Old 08-03-2011, 01:11 PM   #2
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Torquay, RMYC, Cowes and Weymouth - I thought Torquay was round one?
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Old 08-03-2011, 04:21 PM   #3
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Torquay, RMYC, Cowes and Weymouth - I thought Torquay was round one?
Agreed Cookee - I too thought that ORDA's race at Torquay was round 1.
Apart from that, it is good to see you getting competitors organised & ready to commit Simon - but while I agree with maybe putting Guersey aside, sadly, due to cost implications (Sorry Larby) surely the Torquay Race could be given a chance ?
The RMYC Race, in memory of Annie will be a "must" of course, and including Torquay would allow for competitors to drop their worst performance (or retirement ?), and still compete in a good championship.
Just my humble thoughts of course, Good luck to all who commit to compete.
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I also thought that Torquay was going to be round one of the Championship after attending the ORDA AGM.
If we are not careful we are going to end up with just a couple of Race's this season.
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Old 08-03-2011, 06:40 PM   #5
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I truly hope Torquay is the first race and is well attended!! I'm putting all the local marathon efforts into that race instead now to make it a bit more special. Also, it gives me an opportunity to prove to everyone over here that the Marathon boats do want to come here. Won't go down well if no one turns up!

We have a club race on the Saturday too. Depending on the time they arrive, any marathon competitors will be able to watch this before settling into the evening's entertainment. Anyone who wishes to cruise over is more than welcome and anyone with a sub 30ft boat is welcome to join our club race too!

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Old 08-03-2011, 07:25 PM   #6
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A series is a series. I do not beleive that Marathon racers should be allowed to 'drop' a race. If they are a no show..... then they lose the ablitiy to get points from that round. We need to make all rounds count to be fair to the organisers.
Lets support the clubs that are giving up there time and effort to put our races on

Torquay IS round 1.... and is on
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A series is a series. I do not beleive that Marathon racers should be allowed to 'drop' a race. If they are a no show..... then they lose the ablitiy to get points from that round. We need to make all rounds count to be fair to the organisers.
Lets support the clubs that are giving up there time and effort to put our races on

Torquay IS round 1.... and is on
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A series is a series. I do not beleive that Marathon racers should be allowed to 'drop' a race. If they are a no show..... then they lose the ablitiy to get points from that round. We need to make all rounds count to be fair to the organisers.
Lets support the clubs that are giving up there time and effort to put our races on

Torquay IS round 1.... and is on
Couldn't agree more!
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Well done to all those who spotted the deliberate mistake !
Torquay is of course round one ...
Having been plunged into this position I feel that a degree of decision is required so here they are:
1). Championship will be as follows:
TORQUAY
RMYC
COWES 100
CTC
WEYMOUTH
2). Rules as per PB1, to include this years changes re safety equipment.
3). No "compulsory" races.
4). All results to count.
5). Standard RYA points allocation.
6). Forward commitment needed ASAP from all teams.
7). Advance race details and then instructions to be published on Boatmad Marathon Forum
Any comments ? (its too late !!).
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Old 09-03-2011, 08:44 AM   #10
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Bounty Hunter has just commited to:
RMYC
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Keep them coming!
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Old 09-03-2011, 09:22 AM   #11
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The Advance notice and Marathon pre-entry form for the RMYC June race is already posted on the RMYC June race thread, we are also using the following two web sites to post information :-

http://www.rmyc.co.uk/?q=node/76

http://www.rya.org.uk/programmes/pow...gulations.aspx

We will be working on the race instructions over the next two months, these have to be approved by the RYA race approval committee on the 4th May, and so we hope to post soon after this meeting.
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But still no calendar on the RYA site?
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Phil Payter of PPG Print, C99, has just emailed to say that he is entered for the RMYC race and is commiting to all of the other races.
This is what I like to see; people coming out from under their rocks ...
Well done Phil !
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Old 09-03-2011, 06:42 PM   #14
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Amaryllis Racing is committed to;

Torquay
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Here's to a good season.
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Torquay
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So far at the moment - could be more....
Wanted to do Larbys race too but sad to say it is no more...
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Old 10-03-2011, 10:31 AM   #17
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Keep them coming chaps !
Still waiting to hear from many of you ...
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Blastoff will be racing in the following races;

RMYC, Cowes x 2 and Weymouth.....

and.........if my two new 750 hp engines arrive earlier than expected we will do Torquay to keep Dean company!

We are also going to Conniston to celebrate my 50th birthday!
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Blastoff will be racing in the following races;

RMYC, Cowes x 2 and Weymouth.....

and.........if my two new 750 hp engines arrive earlier than expected we will do Torquay to keep Dean company!

We are also going to Conniston to celebrate my 50th birthday!
You can't really be 50 this year ! Good to see the commitment,thank you.
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