FD UK News -
Summer 2003
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Open National
Championship 2003 Saundersfoot Sailing Club 5 races with one discard, barbeque, EGCM, dinner, competitors hearing, sun, sand, wind (most of the time!) great sailing, close racing, varied courses, 3 women helms. carbon mast - 4th overall, top wooden boat 3rd overall. Buddy system launched successfully. - A fantastic event with more overseas competitors promised for next year. See also www.watersportswales.co.uk |
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7 British FDs went to EC 2003 on Lake Como. - Brilliant sailing conditions - fantastic racing - many lessons learned. |
EC 2003
www.sailfd.org/ec03.htm |
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Toby & James win a race at EC 2003 - 4th overall |
Jamie Whitaker receives presentation for being youngest competitor at FD EC 2003 |
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Photos below - Southern Area Championships - Lee on the Solent |
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Travellers Trophy Try an
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Training weekend - Rutland
Southern Area Championships
Euro Cup Results
FDs at Bala
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Dates for
Diary (Fixtures 2003)
Second Hand Boat List
Stolen boats register
FD Training
Regatta Information
Sponsors wanted!
Where are former FD sailors now?
Clothing checklist for newcomers to sailing |
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FD Rules The FD class rules can be found at www.sailfd.org/class.htm
British Section
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Carbon Spars At the 2002 British Section AGM it was agreed to continue to allow carbon masts in British Section events until 31 December 2004 and for 2003 onwards this includes the National Championship. Carbon masts need to comply with current rules for measurement but not weight nor position of centre of gravity until such time as IFDCO agrees a rule for carbon spars. NB: carbon booms and carbon spinnaker poles are legal for FD events anywhere in the world. |
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Trophies & Champions A list of trophies with winners. If you have any recollection of who won the other trophies or where they might be please contact the FD Class. Travellers Trophy The aim of the Travellers Trophy is to increase participation (see article). Events nominated by you can be counted, 3 FDs must attend one must travel. Email the Coordinator at least 30 days in advance of the event with details of the event. Contents |
Travellers Trophy 2003 The National championship results have been added to the Travellers Trophy giving rise to many changes of position. A total of 16 helms have participated and Toby Dale is winner of the Trophy having beaten the 2003 winner Peter Doran by 7 points. The highest place helm under 25 years old, top woman helm and highest placed new entry was Victoria Parry (6th overall) and top mixed team was Julian & Cathy Bridges (4th overall) |
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Worlds 1999 in UK
77 FDs from 15 nations raced in Solent in 1999. For photos, reports and results see the FD Worlds 1999 website. Contents |
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Young Sailors Travel Grant
IFDCO offers a limited number of travel grants to Young sailors to assist them attend World Championships. For photos and results of 50th Anniversary Regatta see Autumn 2002 News and IFDCO website |
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Dawes World Cup 2001 The top 50 for the year ended 31 December 2001 were printed in the FD Bulletin 148. Regrettably no British Boats!. For full list see www.sailfd.org Contents |
FD Euro Cup New for 2003 - Rules, dates of events and results are at www.sailfd.org/news |
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The International FD Class Organisation (IFDCO) website is at
www.sailfd.org
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
For International
sailing news and information: EC
2003 results & photos |
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Yachts and Yachting support Sailboat and have a website with links to UK Classes and Clubs. |
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Contributions welcome Please email any news, comments or suggestions to the Editor Richard Phillips mailto:Richard@sail-cd.demon.co.uk Contents Return to FD UK Home page |
More information? For more information about sailing FDs in the UK or to arrange a sail in an FD - send an Email to Tony Lyall, FD UK Class Secretary. mailto:Tonylyall@msn.com Contents |
