Discuss IOM design, building an IOM, information on suppliers, tuning an IOM, results of recent events, etc
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Nigel
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by Nigel » 15 Jan 2004, 15:12
Congratulations to Craig Smith for winning the Austrailian Nationals.
It is remarkable how the "old" TS2 can still hold up against new designs such as the Disco or Cockatoo
Cheers
Nigel Winkley
GER 87
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Steve Landeau
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by Steve Landeau » 15 Jan 2004, 23:17
Exactly, Nigel.
And I think that's why Craig should get more credit than the design. He beat some great sailors, with proven fast boats, with an old boat. It also proves that the IOM rule is working.
The TS2 was way ahead of its time, yes. But I think hull design has past the TS2. I give Craig more credit than the boat.
Well done Craig!!
Steve Landeau
AMYA 10859
IOM USA 112
Finn USA 112
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Nigel
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by Nigel » 16 Jan 2004, 09:55
Yes Steve I'll second that!
My opinion with the IOM is, that 90% or more of winning an IOM event goes down to the skippers skills in racing as well tuning and tweaking ths maximum out of the boat he/she is racing.
If you have got these two areas covered there are proberbly at least 10 IOM designs capable of winning.
Nigel Winkley
GER 87