Monday 2 August
Some more photos have been added to the website. American and Australian containers are on their way home.
Sunday 1 August
IFDCO General Committee (World Council) held its annual meeting today at Lee-on-the-Solent. The travel grants to teams with combined ages under 55 had been welcomed by sailors and IFDCO confirmed that there would be similar travel grants for the next Worlds. It was also agreed that the coveted Rose Bowl would be awarded to the best young team at future World Championships.
IFDCO decided that the European Championship will be at Elba - Italy 3 -10 June 1999 and that discusssions should proceed with a view to holding the 2000 World Championship with or immediately before/after the 505 Class World Championship in Durban in November 2000 or at Elba 3-10 June 1999. A decision will be announced soon.
IFDCO will be seeking approval at the ISAF conference in November to permit carbon booms and/or spinnaker poles and electronic compasses. There are at this time no plans to permit carbon masts. IFDCO does however approve the testing of a carbon mast by a British FD with a view to considering the feedback at the next Annual Meeting which will be on Sunday 11 June 2000 in Elba
Ian McCrossin (AUS) was re-appointed as President until June 2000.
Saturday 31 July
There was insufficient wind to start the final race before the time limit of 1500hrs. So the overall results after 6 races are the final positions.
DEN 21 Schonherr/Bojsen Moller not only won the FD World Chgampionship 1999 but also the Mexican Hat for best overall results with no discard. The Prize giving concluded a very successful and enjoyable World Championship.
Friday 30 July
Races 6 was sailed today after the start had been postponed to allow the seabreeze to settle. The race started in a force 2 SE breeze against a strong tide. The fleet headed for the shore and put in a series of close tacks along the shoreline providing a stunning spectacle to the crowds on the beach. Chaos ensued at the first mark as the port tack boats from the shore met the starboard tack boats coming into the mark many of which misjudged the strength of the tide. A numbr of boats attempted several roundings of the mark. As the wind died the Race Officer shortened the course on the third beat with Majthenyi/Domokos in the lead.
Photo 1 spinnakers 25 July Photo 2 beat 27th July Photo 3 Windward mark 27th July
Race 6
1 HUN 70 Majthenyi/Domokos2 GER 202 Borowski/Berlin
3 NED 26 Kramer/Dijksterhuis
4 DEN 21 Schonherr/Bojsen Moller
5 GER 52 Krings/Brodda
6 ITA 10 Cipriani/Morelli
Thursday 29 July
Today is a layday so no racing. Weather remains superb and teams are resting, boat fettling or taking opportunity to see the sights. The one race tomorrow is scheduled to start at 12.00
Wednesday 28 July
Races 4 and 5 were sailed today. Race 4 was sailed in very strong and gusty NE winds force 3-6, with frequent large shifts and many holes in the wind. Schonherr/Berlin won again. By the start of the second race the wind had dropped and continued to drop during the race allowing many of the competitors to power up their rigs in the occaisional non trapeze strength winds. Many boats found the large and frequent shifts in the wind very demanding. . The committee boat recorded up to 110* wind shifts during the day. Competitoirs are looking forward to a rest from the very challenging conditions and hope that by Friday the wind will be somewhat steadier in direction! The brilliant sunshine continued well into the evening.
Race 4
1 DEN 21 Schonherr/Bojsen-Moller
2 GER 202 Borowski/Berlin
3 AUS 33 McCrossin/Cook
4 NED 26 Kramer/Dijksterhuis
5 GER 45 Dorrer/Klawitter
6 HUN 70 Majthenyni/Domokos
Race 5
1 DEN 21 Schonherr/Bojsen-Moller
2 GER 202 Borowski/Berlin
3 NED 3 Koniing/Taal
4 NED 26 Kramer/Dijksterhuis
5 GER 52 Krings/Brodds
6 AUS 33 McCrossin/Cook
Tuesday 27 July
Races 2 & 3 were sailed today in very strong and gusty NE winds force 2-6. Race 2 started in an adverse tide which kept competitors behind the line. Schonherr & Boysen Moller won race 2. A number of competitors decided to skip the second race today after the gruelling first race which saw a broken mast. The windward mark was the scene of several incidents as the tide pushed a few boats onto the mark. One competitor was unable to free the rudder trapped by the anchor warp for the mark and eventually cut the mark adrift!!
Race 3 was started in a force 5 and the rest of the race was as gusty as the earlier race today. Borowski/Berlin set the pace and won.
Race 2
1 DEN 21 Schonherr/Bojsen-Moller
2 NED 26 Kramer/Dijksterhuis
3 GER 202 Borowski/Berlin
4 AUS 345 Higgins/Warmer
5 AUS 33 McCrossin/Cook
6 GER 45 Dorrer/Klawitter
Race 3
1 GER 202 Borowski/Berlin
2 NED 26 Kramer/Dijksterhuis
3 DEN 21 Schonherr/Bojsen-Moller
4 HUN 70 Majthenyni/Domokos
5 AUS 33 McCrossin/Cook
6 ITA 10 Cipriani/Morelli
Monday 26 July
The first race of the FD World Championship was won by Ian McCrossin & James Cook (AUS33) in a variable and gusty NE force 2-5. The excellent sailing conditions were enjoyed by all 81 competitors from 15 nations. TV coverage was excellent and footage shown on TV was describes as some of the best ever seen.
Polar Cup sponsored the prizes for today which were awarded this evening.
1 AUS 33 McCrossin/Cook
2 DEN 21 Schonherr/Bojsen Moller
3 NED 32 Van Der Pol/Van Der Pol
4 GER 206 Ludtke/Landgrebe
5 HUN 11 Gaborjani/Pfeningberger
6 NED 26 Kramer/Dijksterhuis
Sunday 25 July
Sir John Oakley opened the FD Worlds, this evening at Lee-on-Solent Sailing Club. Sir John was an FD sailor of international repute, as well as being skipper of Lion Heart in the America’s Cup.The third and fourth races of the Southern Area Championship were held today in a light SE wind. Overall results: 1st ESP66 Romero/Sanchez-Herrero - 6pts; 2nd DEN21 Schonherr/Boysen Moller - 7 pts; 3rd NZL 110 Tayama/Flint - 7pts; 4th NED32 Van der Pool brothers - 10 pts; 5th AUS 33 McCrossin/Cook - 10pts; 6th NED312 Staal/Roos - 19pts Results
Saturday 24 July
Measuring continued today. The first two races of the Southern Area Championship were held today in light and variable conditions with 36 of the Worlds entrants taking part. Overall results after two races: 1st NZL 110 Tayama/Flint - 4pts; 2nd DEN21 Schonherr/Boysen Moller - 6 pts; 3rd NED32 Van der Pool brothers - 8 pts; 4th AUS 33 McCrossin/Cook - 10pts; 5th ESP66 Romero/Sanchez-Herrero - 10pts. Results
Friday 23 July
Registration and measurement proceeded. The weather - brilliant sunshine and sea breeze that built from the SW during the day was welcomed by the competitors. Those whose boats had been measured had a fantastic afternoon of sailing.
In the evening there was an excellent carvery in a large marquee which had been brilliantly decorated. Competitors from most of the 15 natiins that are competing have now arrrived.
A very successful start to the championship and the phenomenal effort that has been made by members of Lee-on-the-Solent Club to organise the event was the subject of many favourable comments.
Thursday 22 July
The measurement team had a short practice session and then decided to measure the first 12 FDs that presented themselves. Teams from France, Netherlands, USA, Australia have arrived.
Wednesday 21 July
The containers of FDs from Australia and America arrived at Lee this morning and the final touches to the preparations on the shore and in the clubhouse are being made.
Tuesday 20 July
The Organisers are pleased to announce that the main financial supporters of the FD World Championships are:
Gosport Borough Council
Polar Cup
Dean & Reddyhoff Ltd - Haslar Marina , Gosport
Sherwin & Oliver - Solicitors
Camper & Nicholsons
Monday 19 July
During the weekend 17/18 July the first overseas teams arrived at Lee-on-the-Solent and joined in the UK training on Sunday during which Cathy Foster provided some tips on starting in large fleets in tidal waters and led the FDs through a series of on-the-water boat handling exercises.
Each competitor will be provided with tidal charts showing the flow of water at hourly intervals in the race area.
AUS - Australia, DEN - Denmark, ESP - Spain, FRA - France, GBR- Great Britain, GER - Germany, HUN - Hungary, IRL - Ireland, ITA - Italy, JPN- Japan, NED-Netherlands, NZL - New Zealand, RSA - Republic of South Africa, SUI - Switzerland, USA - United States of America
The cost of a return ticket from Dover to Calais to include a car, trailer (with FD) and 4 persons is heavily discounted (up to 60%) through a Sports Promotion scheme operated by Richard Buttner. (Typical prices paid during the last year range from GBP125 to GBP150). Significant price increases in June 1999 have now pushed prices up to nearer GBP200. Smaller discounts can also be obtained on other routes. For a quotation contact Richard Buttner - Tel/Fax +44 1304 216194
IFDCO is offering Travel grants of GBP 100 to the first 10 crews (max 5 boats from any one country) who have a combined crew age not exceeding 50 years and have paid entry fee. Apply to General Secretary by Fax +44 1892 782453 or by email to flyingdutchman@atlas.co.uk
The FD Worlds is taking place between the Admirals Cup (International Team Racing for keelboats) and Cowes Week (a major annual keelboat regatta in the Solent) so there will be lots to see before, during and after the FD Worlds.
To obtain further information about the World Championship please contact John Best - Tel +44 (0)1489 895 582 Fax +44 (0) 1489 891 340 or be email to J.C.Best@btinternet.com or write to Lee-on-the-Solent Sailing Club, 46 Marine Parade East, Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 9BW, England.
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age not over 50 years
IFDCO is offering Travel grants of GBP 100 to the first 10 crews (max 5 boats from any one country) who have a combined crew age not exceeding 50 years and have paid entry fee. Apply to General Secretary by Fax +44 1892 782453 or by email to flyingdutchman@atlas.co.uk
The FD Worlds is taking place between the Admirals Cup (International Team Racing for keelboats) and Cowes Week (a major annual keelboat regatta in the Solent) so there will be lots to see before, during and after the FD Worlds.
To obtain further information about the World Championship please contact John Best - Tel +44 (0)1489 895 582 Fax +44 (0) 1489 891 340 or be email to J.C.Best@btinternet.com or write to Lee-on-the-Solent Sailing Club, 46 Marine Parade East, Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 9BW, England.
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