Phantom Class Forum
Events => Open meetings => South West Travellers => Topic started by: stevepopple on September 19, 2018, 11:03:59 AM
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who's going ?
anybody know of any reasonably priced Salcombe B & Bs ?
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Give me ten minutes I am just about to publish all the details.
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Salcombe Open Meeting 6th and 7th October
I have been contacted today by Ian Stewart who is an organiser and Phantom sailor at Salcombe. We are invited to race with their 6 home boats on the lovely Salcombe estuary a fantastic venue which is prized by many fleets including the Merlin Rocket and National 12 class especially.
The format is two races per day so not too taxing, with the races back to back. It is worth a glimpse at Google maps ( other mapping programs are available) as the sailing Club is in a beautiful location overlooking the estuary whereas the launching slipway is a short walk away through the town at the lower car park.
Food is available with possibly sponsored ( not confirmed yet) BEER.
Ian has arranged the highly unusual permission for Campers and Motorhomes to park overnight on the Saturday and the for those that need to the Friday nights for around ten pounds per night.
This is also the dinghy area where the boats will be launched and stored.
We are very privileged to be invited here and I know many were talking of attending. This will also be posted on our new Facebook page so please indicate if you are able to attend to assist the organisers.
Hope to see you there (preferably sailing)
Simon "Bruce 1454 "
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I'll be there on Friday and very much looking forward to it.
Hope your fit to sail Simon.
Ivan 1300
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I really hope so Ivan. The torture is getting me down now. However if it is not to be I will spend a couple of happy hours there re-arranging trolleys and watching from the balcony.
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I really hope so Ivan. The torture is getting me down now. However if it is not to be I will spend a couple of happy hours there re-arranging trolleys and watching from the balcony.
Would there be any possibility you could do a bit more drone footage Simon? The video of the start line at the Nationals was excellent and could be a useful learning tool for those of us desperately trying to improve.
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Yes certainly will if I cant sail.
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Sorry cant make this one.
Gordon
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https://www.salcombeyc.org.uk/event/salcombe-brewery-lark-phantom-open-1
Salcombe page with Nor details and Alistair is offering to show racers the area on a rib on Saturday morning. Reminder that campers and motorhomes are being allowed in the car park by the slipway. I am told the website may have local accomodation details. Cant wait!!!!!
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On current plans Chris Biglin and myself will be there, just about recovered from the nationals. Really looking forward to it.
Jim 1400
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I should be there.
Is there an 'advised' route through Salcombe to Batson Creek when towing? It was tight enough just driving a Volvo there, never mind a trailer on the back of a van??
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I will be making the long trip from Kent to attend, and then staying on in the area for a few days. Will it be possible to leave the boat in Salcombe for an extra couple of days as I am not sure about the parking details at the accommodation?
Chris 1211
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From Alister
Detailed final approach to he launch site
When you drive in to the top of Salcombe pass the petrol station on your right. Go down the small hill and take the 1st left after the garage. Follow this road down until it narrows and there is a left corner. At the end of the left turn turn left towards the health centre. Follow this road past the two roads to the car parks and straight after take the first right. Follow the road past the shops and past the car park. The boat park is the turning after the car park with a kiosk in the entrance. I will ask Scud where to park but I would think you can park anywhere outside the fenced off area. Any questions as you arrive (or anybody else) please call.
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I will be making the long trip from Kent to attend, and then staying on in the area for a few days. Will it be possible to leave the boat in Salcombe for an extra couple of days as I am not sure about the parking details at the accommodation?
Chris 1211
chris , Alister says it will be fine to leave the boat.
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Hi
Left it a bit late to get organised, but I am hoping to attend, depending on getting a B&B booked.
Can anyone make my life easier, and save me hours of research, by giving me some contact details.
Thanks
Tim
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I'm planning to go but does anyone have a spare lifting rudder please I can borrow ......
Low tide is 10.27 Sat and 11.27 Sun and speaking to the Merlins fixed OK on high tide but not low.
Thanks, Nick
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We are launching from Batson creek which has a channel dug to it for all tide access but I have seen a few Merlin's have their sterns ripped out by having fixed rudders so yes lifting is advisable!
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would somebody from Salcombe YC confirm that that there won't be ANY risk of grounding on the race course and approaches ?
even I recognise that gaining local knowledge downwind in F6 with a fixed rudder is foolhardy !!
Thanks
Steve
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The risk is launching out of Batson, there is a channel for the fishing boats and so long as you stick to it you are fine. Once past the town quay you are in the clear.
There are no shallows on the race course, but as with all river / estuary sailing if you get too close to the shore you run out of water.
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Excellent and as I thought quite straightforward can't wait to get out there.
Only sinking I'll be doing is in the club bar !!
Ivan 1300