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by MJGifford
Mon Oct 08, 2012 5:06 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Holt Tideway race
Replies: 63
Views: 35132

Re: Holt Tideway race

Dear David, I am happy to help with the handicapping and have views on how this can be done based on my experience at Ranelagh. I do think that there are a number of issues that need to be considered. These are my opinions and to an extent reflect the policies of RSC (I am Vice-Commodore for sailing...
by MJGifford
Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:44 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Holt Tideway race
Replies: 63
Views: 35132

Re: Holt Tideway race

Dear All, It is really nice to see these positive comments. We are allowed to race up to 100 boats downriver (providing we can source sufficient rescue cover) and on days like yesterday there is very little to beat a gentle meander along the Thames. What makes it worthwhile organising though is the ...
by MJGifford
Thu Oct 04, 2012 5:28 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Holt Tideway race
Replies: 63
Views: 35132

Re: Holt Tideway race

Ideally a PN from either the old or new system. I appreciate that handicaps are based on venue, weather, etc... The problem and beauty of one-off handicap races (Bloody Mary, etc...) is that they will inevitably favour some classes. On the plus side, going under the bridges into town you can expect ...
by MJGifford
Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:29 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Holt Tideway race
Replies: 63
Views: 35132

Re: Holt Tideway race

Dear All, I hope that as many of you as possible are coming along this weekend for the Holt 100 Tideway Race. The forecast looks great and it is shaping up to be a classic event. If you are coming then it would be a great help if you could register in advance, that way we will make sure that there i...