On 23 Jul 2020, at 22:40, Bear <david@...> wrote:

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Nothing in writing but Matt at RYAS had a youth classes zoom call with a few parents last night and said that as soon as he can find club willing to host he'll organise 29er training weekends.? We reckon there's a few clubs that are getting closer to that but for quite understandable reasons they're taking small steps just now.

The class will also be looking to hold training sessions, again once clubs are willing to host.? If anyone's interested in hosting at their club and reckon they can get say 3 boats to come along get in touch and we can organise coaches etc.??

So far we've got 4 rookie boats starting this autumn with potentially at least another couple of boats keen to start so if you're thinking about it and need info on helms and crews that are maybe looking to pair up get in touch with me.? I've got a list of 10 sailors at the moment that are really keen to have a taster sessions so we'll do these as soon as we can! ??

With the 4 new rookie boats and the 7-8 regular boats still sailing this coming year we should be hitting double figures which would be great.

Bear

On 18/07/2020 06:39, Colin wrote:

Hi Bear

Brilliant news - is there something in writing from RYAS to confirm for the clubs?

Colin Scott

On 17 Jul 2020, at 21:45, Bear <david@...> wrote:

Hi all,

Firstly big welcome to the newcomers we've got this year that have already bought boats.? We should be getting into double figures for events which is great!!

Spoke to RYAS and they're confirming that kids from the same club can now sail a 29er together.? What RYAS or the 29er class can't organise is an event where sailors from different clubs come together.? Matt reckons that might change when we get to stage 4 but that certainly won't be before the end of the month.?

They said under current rules it's got to be under the control of the club itself and approved by the club's Covid officer.? The interesting point was that Matt reckoned guidance did allow for rescuing 29ers by putting 29er wings on the sponsons, I thought problem was only mast head help and only towing on a long line which will never work with a 29er.? But there's some clauses that allow for more direct help. So of anyone's struggling at their club with protocols? let me know or speak to RYAS.

Hopefully come August we'll get some class training organised for the transition boats, RYAS also keen to set up academies as soon as they get the go ahead.

Cheers

Bear

PS Still need a volunteer to come on the class committee with me.