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Mossies and F16's #157906
10/22/08 02:44 AM
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Hi all,

just thought you might all like the chance to beat F16's on your Mossies blush, why leave all the fun to Neil ,Tim and Peter. grin

As you may have read, the F16's due to the Mossies generosity are going to join the Mossies with Spinnaker in holding their state titles at Somers Nov. 15/16. If you would like to join the recently formed Australian F16 Association, you will also be eligible for a F16 result cool. Two regattas for the price of one, you can't lose. wink

But seriously, it only costs $25. and you will be part of a catamaran association which is about to become recognized by th International Saling Association Federation, all we need is a couple more members, already there are a number of Mossie sailors that are members. It is easy to join, just go to the F16 website and click on Australian Membership. You can pay by credit card or PayPal or just let me know and you can send a cheque. The link is here www.formula16.org/content/view/60/63/lang,en/

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Re: Mossies and F16's [Re: ] #157970
10/22/08 05:49 PM
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Wouldn't Mozzie sailors be better off not joining?

F16 yardstick is 71.5, Mozzie with spinnaker yardstick is 80.

If a Mozzie with spinnaker sailor wins a race using 80 and is not a member of F16 there can be no argument to use the lower handicap of 71.5(F16). If the Mozzie with spinnaker sailor is a F16 member then they are open to protest particularly if the Mozzie is signwritten as an F16.

Best of luck with your membership drive Garry but I am not joining.

Darryn
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Re: Mossies and F16's [Re: Darryn] #157999
10/23/08 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Darryn
Wouldn't Mozzie sailors be better off not joining?

Maybe if you had a spinnaker you would understand.
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F16 yardstick is 71.5, Mozzie with spinnaker yardstick is 80.

If a Mozzie with spinnaker sailor wins a race using 80 and is not a member of F16 there can be no argument to use the lower handicap of 71.5(F16). If the Mozzie with spinnaker sailor is a F16 member then they are open to protest particularly if the Mozzie is signwritten as an F16.

How could you draw this conclusion? As long as the class has it's own rules and Yardstick which it does, if it is a Yardstick event you will allways enter and be rated as a Mosquito with Spinnaker.

Best of luck with your membership drive Garry but I am not joining.

I wouldn't expect you to as you don't use a spinnaker. Or is there something you haven't told us?

Darryn
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Hi Darryn,

Replies in RED above.

have you ever heard the saying, "if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing" mad

Re: Mossies and F16's [Re: ] #158066
10/23/08 04:21 PM
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The question on the yardstick has come up a couple of times in SA.

I have heard that little saying before. I will make it simple. I will say what I like, when I like and to whomever I wish to say it to. You know were I am if you have a problem with that.

"Cannon Fodder for the Blade", what a joke,

Darryn
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Re: Mossies and F16's [Re: Darryn] #158076
10/23/08 05:36 PM
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What possible relevance could membership of an association have to a handicap? That is really bizarre thinking.

Sorry, but your Mozzie is accepted as an F16 under the F16 rules Darryn - whether or not you put a spinnaker up. Does that mean you have to sail on 71.5? Of course not. The same goes for many other classes that would fit within the F16 box rule.

What it means is you can join the F16s, race against them at their events and take home the trophy if you win. Three Mosquitos had a ball racing at the F16 VIC states at Portland earlier this year. Sure we didn't win, we didn't expect to, that wasn't the point of going. The point was to enjoy the race - which we did.


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Re: Mossies and F16's [Re: Tim_Mozzie] #158113
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Thankyou Tim,

I was hoping it wasn't just me that thought that way. I will refrain from participating in this discussion further as I don't want it to get personal.

Re: Mossies and F16's [Re: ] #158915
11/01/08 02:55 AM
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Hi all,

I had been told about this particualr forum and had to read it......bizarre at the least...and I can't follow Darren's logic either, sorry

Gary, there will be about 3 maybe 4 mossies rigged with kites soon ( straight after the nationals) at our club in SA (close enough to the border to sail with the Vics) and all will probably join the F16's assoc.
I will wait and see how many other SA boats follow but one of the attractions for me returning to Mossies from A's was the kite and at least....excited.

And there is my 2 bob's worth for what it is worth.

Chau, hope to see al at the nationals,

David
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Re: Mossies and F16's [Re: dkd] #158957
11/01/08 10:30 PM
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Hey All,
I don't have a spi yet.
There are a fair few mozzies with spi out there now. What Darren could be getting at is why put money into a class when this money could be put into building up the exposure and class that is mozzie with spi.
In my opinion F16 and mozzie are a fair way appart in speed. (If sailors ability is the same)
This dosent mean you shouldent support F16 if you wish.
But in my oppinion Unless you are planning to race in F16 exclusive events then why not support the national mozzie association with your $25 (im sure they can put it to good use)
How many mozzies with kites are there now?
Cheers Ben


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Re: Mossies and F16's [Re: becjm] #159022
11/02/08 05:33 PM
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Hi Ben,
my "not nice"/"bizarre"/"illogical" thinking has caused some offense. Not much value in trying to guess what I was getting at. I will stick to sailing and leave the forum.

Darryn
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Re: Mossies and F16's [Re: Darryn] #159051
11/03/08 04:32 AM
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Darryn,

Your input to the forum is always most welcome. cool

After all, that's why it's a forum; to get a listing of views across the spectrum. laugh

Please keep the input coming.

Regards,

Peter


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