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DF65 Nationals Cancelled
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Following on from our last communication we have now had word from Coalhouse Fort RYC who have now taken the tough decision to cancel this year’s DF65 UK Nationals. This should give everyone time t...Comment on Facebook Following on from ...
OMG!! There's going to be nothing left to sail for this year!! Not to worry. We're not taking the decision until at least mid July about the IOM and df95 nationals at Fleetwood.😊
Comon Derek if anyone can make it happen Fleetwoodmypbc can 😎
Clear and helpful documentSailing clubs in England…following the latest changes to Government advice on the lifting of restrictions from 4th July we have attempted to provide answers to some of the most commonly asked questions. rya.org/ksbi50Alydz
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You may not be aware but the A Class celebrates 100 years in 2023 and we looking to make a special event of it. Now I know that 2023 is done way off but we need to find out how much interest there is particularly fro the countries that used to have active A Class fleets such as Australia, Denmark, Germany, France, Norway and others. We are looking to put together an event that covers the whole history of the class from the vane and radio era’s. We may be able to arrange “charter” boats for those from a long way away and also we have introduced the classic class into racing. The likely venues would be either Gosport or Fleetwood or maybe both. Ideally the radio event would follow the vane A National. At the moment it’s all very fluid but more than anything else we need to gauge how much interest there is from overseas. Please leave a reply
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I'm up for it body willing 😉
I'd aim to attend with Radio Sword
I 'll be at both.!☺
We would have two boats for vane A
I will be there for the radio, with a possible charter of Sonamara
Coo. You weren’t supposed to react that quickly but thanks to all of you
Vane and radio
Currently have a spare Radio Gunboat so could loan out if not sold.
Thanks Nigel for sharing it
There with Radio A
Bill, VA offcourse and RA I think also.
Any thoughts on the designs and designer?
I would be there but need to buy or build a boat first.
Bill Green, I would love to come over for this. I would like to take part in the RA. I live in Vancouver Canada so would need to charter a boat.
Hi Bill, Elizabeth and I would like to support this event, preferably at Fleetwood if there was only one meeting, possibly at both if there are two. We have a 'dual control' radio or vane A, Serica III to a 1956 Bill Daniels design.
I would aim for the RA event. Boat - I'll sort something out. I would travel to either Gosport or Fleetwood. I must say that I have a preference for Fleetwood but that's not saying anything negative about Gosport. 😉
Thank you all for responding so positively. It’s clear from all that there is a wish to celebrate this event. We need to go away and give it a good dose of thinking about. If you could PM me with your email addresses I can keep you updated as things progress.
See Bill. I told you it would work. Now all we need to do is build on the interest. ☺
We may have a second boat to bring along if we can finish it in time, and lift it when its complete.
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Info for those interestedSport England have produced several new resources to help the sport and physical activity sector to reopen as and when restrictions end.
These include: inclusion and accessibility guidance, support for the professional workforce, volunteering guidance and managing liability and risk guidance.
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There's also support for clubs and organisations on the Club Matters website. rya.org/mSng50AiFdL
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Looks very similar to a 6m Iam restoring. Do you have any information Regarding age, designer etc ?
A bit of T cut and it'll be ready to race
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She looks grand, would be great in the classic class, will we see her out racing?
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Sixes on the water again great
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Will I get an invite next time? 😉
Perfect day out!
Cracking couple of hours now I can finish off a whole bunch of things
Was Geoff Sailing the Cerberus?
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The MYA Council would like to welcome Peter Wilkins on to the Council as the Met & Southern District Councillor. Peter is a sailing and committee member of Hampton Court MYC and has a range of sailing experience. Having discovered radio sailing upon retirement Peter is now an active skipper in a range of classes and uses his aeromodelling skills learnt as a teenager to keep them in shape. [ 50 more words ]
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New District Councillor for the Met & Southern District
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The MYA Council would like to ...The MYA Council has reviewed the recent announcement by UK Governments (Tue 23/06/20) and has agreed that the MYA Guidance to clubs has to be the same as published on the MYA website on 14/06/20. The MYA council is mindful that we all wish to resume sailing competitively as larger groups but at this time the guidance does not allow this. [ 32 more words ]
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Radio and Free Sailing – Covid-19 Update – 25th June 2020
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What's your point Jeff
The recent, and continuing, easing of covid-19 restrictions has led many of us to ask the question; "When can we go sailing again?" This question has also been asked of the MYA Officers and representatives with members looking for some guidance or authority to sail again. Unfortunately, whilst the MYA can control the dates at which the MYA sanctioned racing events can re-start, (MYA National, Rankings and District events) it has neither the power nor the will to tell each club when it can go sailing again. [ 243 more words ]
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The MYA, Marblehead Class and Manor Park RSC have jointly agreed that the 2020 MYA Marblehead National Championship scheduled for the 25/26th July at Manor Park SC will be cancelled. The on-going Covid situation and continued lack of hotel accommodation at this time have made this decision inevitable. For clarity this event will not be rescheduled.
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Why not rescheduling events?
A Class PRACC and Midland District A, Bournville 7/8 August 2020 Bournville have advised us that due to a very heavy weed and algae growth it is highly unlikely that the event could take place. Add into the equation the current restrictions for Covid19 and its clear that, unfortunately the event is going to have to be cancelled. A Class PRACC 2020 Series… [ 364 more words ]
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An Extraordinary General Meeting of the MYA is to take place concluding on 25th July 2020. This will be carried out electronically in view of the current Government restrictions. Documents in connection with the New Constitution can be found in the Member's Area on the MYA Website. Please make your views known to your Club Representative who will submit the vote on behalf of your club. Jen Hand Secretary to Council
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Extraordinary General Meeting of the MYA – New Constitution
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An Extraordinary General Meeti...Government Guidance (England) 28th May 2020. The UK is starting to relax its coronavirus lockdown rules, meaning some of us can now see friends and family we have been separated from for months. Under the new rules: From Monday (1st June 2020) people in England can meet in groups of up to six people in outdoor spaces like parks or private gardens - if you remain two metres (six feet) apart. [ 497 more words ]
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At the end of 2019 Gavin Watson indicated that he intended to step down from the role of IOM Class Captain, and now 6 months in to 2020 he has relinquished his duties and passed the batten on to the next person. Thanks, Gavin, for all you have done for the class, and in helping the MYA Racing Officer. I should now be offering a welcome to the next class captain, introducing them to you and handing them the batten. [ 385 more words ]
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After discussion between the Coalhouse Fort RYC and the MYA Racing Officer we have to advise that the IOM rankings 3 & 4, scheduled to take place on the 11th & 12th July at the Coalhouse Fort have been cancelled. This decision is taken given the current Covid-19 advice from the government and takes in to account health and safety, accomodation availability and the views of the host club. We are sure that IOM skippers will understand the decision. These ranking events will not be rescheduled.
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Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation and related health and safety issues the Gosport MBC have made the difficult decision to cancel the A Class Championships in the 1st week of August. This will be a disappointment to many Vane sailors and their families but the MYA understands and supports the club in this decision. Stay Safe all.
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MYA Vane A Week & National Championship 2020 – Cancelled
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Best wishes
Eric.
Thank you all those who contributed to our decision to cancel and to the messages of support we have received since. It is very disappointing. These are unprecedented times. Stay safe everyone and look forward to 2021.