Aqua Rodent Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 A lot of classes have suffered over the years, by not attracting sailors of a high level, and stagnating at whatever level the stalwarts performed. The sailing world respect and opinion of a classes performance level is also very dependent on who wins the titles and to whether 'external trophy hunters' can just come in and take the cup. When sailors of a well known calibre come into a class for a regatta - and DON'T win - you can be guaranteed they will see a decent challenge, and will definitely be back for another shot (and will bring others along with them!). What qualifies you as a 'Mari' person anyway? I've had multiple Maricats over the years. I've taught my kids to sail on a Maricat, and introduced others to sailing via the class. I've won nationals Titles in other classes, but will be competing in a Maricat titles for the first time at the States this weekend. Does that make me a 'committed' Maricat sailor or is there some initiation I have to go through first?I will put it out there, that a true Maricat sailor - is one who is sailing a Maricat. Once, twice, a million times counts. Sail a Maricat once - you are part of the class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 The more boats you get to a states or nationals the better for that class. Others will see that it is competitive, and that is good for attracting newcomers and old comers to the class. It is good to have top sailors come in as it keeps all of us improving our sailing. Also if people are worried about trophy hunting, when Darren Bundock turned up a few years ago would you have said that he was trophy hunting (I don't think he needs any more trophies), or that it was actually great for the class. I think its great to see people like him and others are prepared to invest their time and effort to make a showing at a Maricat event , and that can only be good for Maricats. Bring as many people and boats to events like these to help promote cat sailing and Maricats in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korwich Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Rohan we can supply an initiation if you so desire, it will probably involve copious amounts of preferably scotch whisky, and maybe some gratuitus nakedness. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Mako, it may be of interest to note that Darren Bundock started his mutihull career on a Maricat, as a member of Toukley sailing club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Darcy i did know that, and it is good that people don't forget where they started and still have time now and again to make the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua Rodent Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Well done Mick. Too good!Hope my old truck gave you a push along!!!Results are up at sailingresults.com.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humungus2 Posted September 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Between you frank and Krystal I was being pushed the whole time. Thanks for the free ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korwich Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 So there was no pushing from your brother I presume? that's hard Mick, hard. Come on mate at least give Mark some recognition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humungus2 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 You are right phil. I need to say mark sailed brilliantly and Phil you also sailed very well on Saturday . You kept me honest and I really think that you will end up taking my crown. Thanks for the competion . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humungus2 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 You are right phil. I need to say mark sailed brilliantly and Phil you also sailed very well on Saturday . You kept me honest and I really think that you will end up taking my crown. Thanks for the competion . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I just went Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humungus2 Posted September 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 I would like to thank Mid Coast Sails for putting up a jib to the most improved, Port Stephens Marine, Harken & Albatross Marina for their sponsorship. Best State Titles in many years. Most of all, thanks to my wife for being so understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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