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Last updated 07 May, 2008

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FD Training - 10 May
Lee on the Solent

Training will be provided by Toby Dale and James Cole.
Start Time 11.00

Aims
Provide a guide to creating a simple easy to achieve set of rig numbers.
Look at basic rig set up and offer guidance for possible improvements.
Aim to improve communication inside the boat
Create awareness of what is happening on the race track around you.
Point out areas of boat handling that are causing problems and help provide solutions.
Provide the tools to deal with what is thrown at you on the race course

 To do this we aim to split the fleet on the first half of Saturday, the first half will remain ashore and cover set up and tuning for each boat with James. Moving to each boat discussing the set up of each and hopefully providing a better understanding of what makes the rig work. Calibration will be  an essential part of this.

The second half of the fleet will be on the water going through basic maneuvers (tacks, gybes and mark rounding's). Emphasis will be placed on smoothness rather than speed.

For the second half of the day the aim is to create awareness of what is going on around you. Exercises may include:
Windward sprints
Leeward sprints
Windward/ leeward races
The GUT BUSTER!! (You have been warned!)
Attendees may join in the Club racing on the Sunday and if enough interest
there may be separate race(s) for FDs
 

Tom Clancy It is with great sadness that the British FD Class reports the death of Tom Clancy following a heart attack whilst visiting the USA. Tom was a very loyal supporter of the FD Class. He kept his FD at Grafham Water and participated in numerous FD events in the UK and was always friendly and his sense of humour provided great entertainment at each event. ------------------- Tribute from David Wilkins Tom and I first met in 1978 when Tom was looking to get an FD with the idea of doing an Olympic campaign. He soon realized what it took and he decided his best efforts would be to help us with ours. He took on the role of fundraising for our campaign as there was very little money available from Ireland. He raised the money that bought the new boat – IR5 that we went on to win a silver medal in. He also supported us through 1980 by acting as our support at most major events. He was with us in Tallinn for the Olympics – which he always said was one of the high spots for him. That was a bit of a battle with the ISA – but he had given us huge support and deserved to be there more than anyone in Ireland. He eventually inherited that boat, Glenfarne (named after his beloved home town in Ireland) from us in 1984.  He continued to support the class from 1980 (when he sailed IR4) until very recently when his poor health restricted his sailing. I know he loved sailing the FD more than any other boat and enjoyed the company of all the British FD fleet. -------------------------------- His dry sense of humour will be missed by all who knew him. We all send our condolences and best wishes to Teresa and his three daughters.
Helming an FD Guide VYG Newsletter No 2 New Results Service The FD GBR Class is working with Simon Lovesey (Sailracer) to load past FD Championship results into Sailracer (see www.sailracer.co.uk) . This provides an archive of past results which can be searched and can be used to chart comparative results between two sailors that have raced against each other. For information about the FD aspects of this project please contact Richard Phillips. Open British Flying Dutchman Championship 2008 will be held on 29/30/31 August 2008 (NB dates have changed) as part of the Lee on the Solent Sailing Club - Centenary Regatta Trophies Past winners FD EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP European Championship 2008 30 May to 7 June Croatia Late Entry fee after 30 April VINTAGE YACHTING GAMES A Vintage Yachting Games is being organised in Medemblik, Holland - 20 to 27 September 2008 The FD is one of the classes that is eligible to participate in this event. Each nation may enter two FDs VYG Newsletter No 2 VYG Flyer 2008 VYG Newsletter No 1 Pre Notice of Race VYG Constitution VYG Rules VYG Flyer 2006 If you are interested in participating in this event please contact the IFDCO British Section
Link to Discussion Forum FD sailors or anybody interested in FDs are reminded that they are welcome to use the discussion Forum on Fastsail to discuss any aspect of FD sailing or FD events. In particular if you are thinking of attending any sailing event and you would like to sail in an FD or you have an FD and are looking for a helm or crew the Fastsail Forum is your primary communication channel. The FD Class accepts no responsibility for any comments made on the Fastsail Forum. For information about the FD - please refer to the FD website or FD Class Association representatives Sailing Members of the FD Class receive a copy of the International Bulletin Latest Bulletin Provisional Programme for 2008 Toby Dale & James Cole win a very blustery Midland Area Championship Peter Doran & Richard Phillips win Travellers Trophy Neil Pye and Vicky Samuel join FD Committee Very positive response to FD members questionnaire Thanks to all members for their constructive thoughts More news coming soon on plans for 2008 The FD Class will continue to provide direct support to those sailing or seeking to sail FDs and will use the substantial money, time and effort saved from not attending the Dinghy Show 2008  to increase this support Membership fees for 2008 remain at level set for 2006
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Current News Grafham 2/3 September Multi Class Fastsail event NoR  First start 1300hrs Competitors Briefing 1130hrs UK Travellers Trophy 2006 updated FD Nationals Bala 26-28 August 2006 Report & Results FD Nationals Photo Gallery Dawes Trophy 2005 Top GBR result Tony Lyall & Colin Burns - 24th Bala Results June Newsletter British Open Nationals 2006 NoR - Bala 26/27/28 August Fastsail Press release - Lymington Event Southern Area Championship - Lymington 20/21 May 2006 Results Photos from Bala Easter Regatta Oxford Tankard Results FD GBR March News (pdf) FD Open Nationals 2006 will be at Bala August 26/27/28 UK Travel Grants 2006 (pdf file) Worlds 2006 Fastsail update events 2006 PAST NEWS
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE FD CLASS The British Section organises a series of races each year for the UK Travellers Trophy which includes a Southern Area Championship, Midland Area Championship and National Championship. The British Section produces newsletters, organises training events and is an strong supporter of Active fleets of FDs provide racing in many countries around the world  (see the IFDCO website) and each year there is a World Championship  When the World Championship is outside Europe, there is a European Championship. As a member of the FD Class you will be welcomed in many clubs around the World
FDs regularly visit Bala
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FD Rules The FD class rules can be found at www.sailfd.org/class.htm Carbon Spars are permitted See carbon spars page on IFDCO website. British Section Rules A copy of the British section rules is available on this website. click here	Young Sailors Travel Grants IFDCO offers a limited number of travel grants to Young sailors to assist them attend World Championships. The British Section offers travel grants to young sailors for travel in the UK UK Travel Grants 2006 (pdf file)
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6 British FDs (incl 1 from USA) raced in WC 2007
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superb racing conditions

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WC 2006 www.sailfd.org/worlds06.htm
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Photos   More photos
200 More photos courtesy of  Adam adam@atruewind.com

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WC 2005 www.sailfd.org/worlds05.htm
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UK report & photos
WC 2004 www.sailfd.org/worlds04.htm
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WC 2003 www.sailfd.org/worlds03.htm
Full results www.sailfd.org/wc2003res.htm
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EC 2003  www.sailfd.org/ec03.htm
Full results www.sailfd.org/fdec03res.htm
More Photos www.sailfd.org/ec03photos.htm
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