marathon rules,latest copy. - Page 2

The Force · 02-04-2009, 12:01 AM

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You must be in my line of business

Selling the services of the magic circle

if that makes sense

Hydrostream · 02-04-2009, 01:06 AM

Hi Jon,
Aside from a showcase it would be a once in a lifetime adventure as I'm sure you already know, cats or no cats it will be one hell of an event for Ireland and long overdue!

As for 3C, I would love to race but unfortunately can't. We don't race offshore here at present, and without seat time I cant get an international license required to race in the UK.

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Originally Posted by Jon Fuller

Good reply, and I understand the feeling that being a large event, it would be a good showcase. The Irish lot might not embrace the Marathon rules at all, they may even make it multihull only, who knows.
My reaction is simply the result of months and months of people wanting change to suit them, and that goes right up to the very top, believe me.

Alans cat should be showcased in 3C (where there have been a couple of 21 Skaters before, 'Guernsey Skater', and 'Raving Mad' )
That would seem to me to be the perfect platform. (I'm assuming of course it still fits the rules)

regs

Jon

Jon Fuller · 02-04-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Hydrostream

Hi Jon,
Aside from a showcase it would be a once in a lifetime adventure as I'm sure you already know, cats or no cats it will be one hell of an event for Ireland and long overdue!

Agreed, the long distance events are fantastic! Especially circumnavigating your own country. Assuming the cat's aren't allowed in this race (completely up the organisers) is there not a group of you guys who could put something together to have a crack at it as a team? It doesn't need to be a fancy, shiney bling thing afterall, it just needs to go well & be reliable! (see Warlord rebirth thread)

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Originally Posted by Hydrostream

As for 3C, I would love to race but unfortunately can't. We don't race offshore here at present, and without seat time I cant get an international license required to race in the UK.

Now that's a shitty situation! Real chicken/egg scenario.

I know the cost would be a bit prohibitive, but would entry into a couple of basic races over here be possible?

The licence sounds virtually impossible as is, I wonder if it's worth contacting the RYA to see if you could get a UK licence? at least in the short term, then once 'qualified', see about getting registered back in Ireland with the full licence rating. I don't know squat about the Irish racing, or licence situation, just making suggestions.

Jon

Cookee · 02-04-2009, 07:56 AM

I'm fairly certain you could get a British licence to race so long as you don't have an Irish one at the same time.

Jon Fuller · 02-04-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Cookee

I'm fairly certain you could get a British licence to race so long as you don't have an Irish one at the same time.

That's certainly the theory. I held a Dubai Licence & UK licence at the same time many years ago. when the RYA heard that I'd had both, they weren't best pleased. Apparently the Dubai International Marine Club, who issued the licence, should have retained my RYA-UK licence. They didn't seem too worried about the finer details over there back then (1992/3) so I had dual nationality, so to speak.

Matt · 02-04-2009, 08:31 AM

IIRC Sarah D raced in the 2005? 3C worlds on a foreign license.

Jon Fuller · 02-04-2009, 09:00 AM

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IIRC Sarah D raced in the 2005? 3C worlds on a foreign license.

Well, she is from outer space after all.

Sorry Sarah, BTW, you'll need to keep those lads in check, especially that Johnny Hedges.

Pash 1 · 02-04-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon Fuller

Well, she is from outer space after all.

Sorry Sarah, BTW, you'll need to keep those lads in check, especially that Johnny Hedges.

"We" are on our best behaviour

Mr H has been told to mind his P's and Q's

Jon Fuller · 02-04-2009, 09:06 AM

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"We" are on our best behaviour

You might be, but it would be out of character for Sarah to be!

JH might just learn a thing or two.

Be warned though, you could both get the 'genital cuff' if you step outt'a line.

Anyways, first things first. You need to go and finish that boat, or it's all just talk. (and talk is very cheap, and very easy)

Pash 1 · 02-04-2009, 09:08 AM

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You might be, but it would be out of character for Sarah to be!

To be honest Jon Sarah has been very helpful opening doors we wouldn't get near to

and there is nothing wrong with a bit of "Northern" Humour

Pash 1 · 02-04-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon Fuller

Be warned though, you could both get the 'genital cuff' if you step outt'a line.

Pash 1 · 02-04-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon Fuller

Anyways, first things first. You need to go and finish that boat, or it's all just talk. (and talk is very cheap, and very easy)

Wise words..........

BigBird1964 · 02-04-2009, 09:55 AM

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JH might just learn a thing or two.

Be warned though, you could both get a 'genital cup' if you step outt'a line.

Oh er, misses.

BluFin · 02-04-2009, 02:26 PM

A cup kick would have very little effect for me really Mr Fin removed mine quite some time ago.
I struggle to recall as I blacked out when she arrive home dressed as Lorena Bobbit……………..EEEEEEKKKKKK!