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Discards (was Dinghy pursuit racing: advice needed)
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Discards (was Dinghy pursuit racing: advice needed)
On Tue, 25 May 2004 15:45:41 +0100, Stefan wrote:
In article , says... Anyone seen the case being made out for making the Olympics (and possibly thereafter RRS Appendix 1) no discards? I thought the 1 discard was meant to cater for gear failure and bad hair days in a way that would not affect the final result? The case is that they want to be sure everybody - including the winner - sails in the last race in the Olympics. It looks bad if the TV cameras show up for the last race and the winning boat is on the beach. Not a reason that would make any sense in most regattas. |
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Discards (was Dinghy pursuit racing: advice needed)
Richard S wrote:
The case is that they want to be sure everybody - including the winner - sails in the last race in the Olympics. It looks bad if the TV cameras show up for the last race and the winning boat is on the beach. Not a reason that would make any sense in most regattas. So why not make the last race a no-discard race? Andy |
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Discards (was Dinghy pursuit racing: advice needed)
"Andy Champ" wrote in message
Richard S wrote: The case is that they want to be sure everybody - including the winner - sails in the last race in the Olympics. It looks bad if the TV cameras show up for the last race and the winning boat is on the beach. Not a reason that would make any sense in most regattas. So why not make the last race a no-discard race? Clever. Have you got any ideas on the original question: What's the [public] case being made out for making the Olympics (and possibly thereafter RRS Appendix 1) no discards? John |
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Discards (was Dinghy pursuit racing: advice needed)
J. Allan wrote:
Clever. Thanks! Have you got any ideas on the original question: What's the [public] case being made out for making the Olympics (and possibly thereafter RRS Appendix 1) no discards? Wellllll... one good idea is enough for this year. No! Have you checked on ISAF's web site? Andy |
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Discards (was Dinghy pursuit racing: advice needed)
Andy Champ wrote:
So why not make the last race a no-discard race? Another option, which has been used at least occasionally, is to put in the race instructions that an OCS or a DSQ cannot be discarded. Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
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Discards (was Dinghy pursuit racing: advice needed)
"DSK" wrote in message
Andy Champ wrote: So why not make the last race a no-discard race? Another option, which has been used at least occasionally, is to put in the race instructions that an OCS or a DSQ cannot be discarded. Given that the hypothetical goal being discussed was to keep all boats racing in the last race of the series for the TV cameras, this would be overkill and reverses the thrust of the RRS to 'decriminalise' these infringements. John |
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