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Les Glenans

Should I stay or should I go?

January 20, 2010

Today, January 20th: Flag turned from RED into ORANGE, which means 75% of chance they finally go in the next 48 hours, after a (too) long wait… Skippers and their “routers” will decide, if the flag is finally set to GREEN or not… but, soon, they will ROCK YOU! The world of “sailing” is full of [...]

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Sailor’s wishlist survey (Part III)

November 8, 2009

See Part I here: http://slsailing.com/?p=1601 See Part II here: http://slsailing.com/?p=1674 Chapter III: Sailors, what would you like to be improved? This is the last act, and your answers sounds like a plebiscite.  Look at this diagram ! No need for me to comment, I leave the floor, sailors, have your say: “Rules, and a rules commitee and [...]

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Sailor’s wishlist survey (Part II)

November 7, 2009

See Part I here: http://slsailing.com/?p=1601 Chapter III: Competitors, what are your expectations? As we have seen previously (Part I), 96% of sailors who answered this survey request more races, more competition, more sportive events to challenge their skill and the other sailors. In brief, you are competitors, fighters! Ummm…what about a Pirate”s battle? Ok, just kidding… [...]

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Sailor’s wishlist survey (Part I)

November 3, 2009

Introduction This article is intended to analyse the results of the survey that has been  conducted from October 27th to November 1st, 2009. 74 responses were received, and no filter was applied. It does not appear to have been abused in responses (Alts. ..), which could distort the results. General remarks and caveats This survey [...]

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Thank you!

June 28, 2009
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Silver Series Final: Suspense until the very last heat…

June 28, 2009

Or, when Tim comes back from hell… when Dahral and Toraba were very close to their goal. In this quest for the Holy Grail, they met the “legendary Black Beast of … Aaaaarrrrrrggghhh”, who lives somewhere in Blake Sea… (Ref. Monty Python). Rather than boring you with a long speech poorly written, I let you look [...]

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Fizz Cup stats (2nd)

June 20, 2009

Comparing some numbers…. ALL entrants vs. Finalists…

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Fizz Cup enters second stage

June 16, 2009

This weekend’s races at Far East Yacht Club concluded the sixth and last regatta of the Fizz Cup 2009 Qualifying Series. Let me explain what happens next: At the conclusion of the Fizz Cup Qualifying Series, the top 5 ranked competitors will enter the Gold Series Final. Competitors ranked from 6 trough 11 will enter [...]

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MISS FIZZ CUP 2009 CONTEST

June 14, 2009

All information available at Les Glénans – Santa Cruz: click the contest board to get the notecard with details. Details on Location and Date of the contest event (a parade sailing Fizz 3 in wetsuit, fashion show wearing beachwear: aftersun, sun dress,swimsuit, pareo…) will be announced soon.

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To take stock on the Fizz Cup…

June 1, 2009

After a magnificent day of racing masterfully orchestrated by the Nantucket Yacht Club and all the present volunteers (big thanks to SLCG), let us make a point: We are already in 2/3 of the phase of qualification, and already things become clearer… For reminder the 5 top-ranked sailors of the Qualification Rankings will enter the [...]

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