tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-395485632786744524.post544768034223373648..comments2023-10-31T17:15:01.905+08:00Comments on AsianYachting: Regattas and sailing in SE Asian watersCapt Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03435529505766736376noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-395485632786744524.post-66132012892156185782007-01-31T13:46:00.000+08:002007-01-31T13:46:00.000+08:00Hi I have received several complimentary e-mail re...Hi I have received several complimentary e-mail replies to the Singapore Straits 07- AY Summary (Repeated below) It seems to be having the desired effect as the Race Committee are meeting with the organising clubs and National association to address some of the issues raised. The power of the pen! Feel free to post any comments.<br />Cheers for now<br />Capt Marty<br /><br />Summary<br />Several grumbling's came from the racing class about accurately recording the finish times and calculating the results as several discrepancies had to be sorted out by the International jury. Criticism about the length the courses and timing the event during neap tides also become a talking point amongst competitors. Once again these issues should be addressed by the organising committee and race officers during the planning stages - not when the event is underway. Some competitors are spending more than it costs to run the event to prepare their high-tech boats and muster top class racing crews together, so they expect the race committee to set high standards and organisers to conduct the event with International levels of competency.<br /><br />In Asia we tend to over promote the events in a bid to get sponsors and try to attract top class racing boats but run the risk of conducting so called mickey mouse events. As the big boys come to seriously race their boats they expect the main focus to be on conducting a smooth running and enjoyable event. Nothing is more annoying than to spend the evening hours in the protest room correcting minor and avoidable problems. When word gets out that an event is run below par there can be devastating knock on effects. Instead wouldn't it better all round for competitors to return home full of praise and wanting to come back again next year.<br /><br />View the SSR 07 - AY Race Reports with photos at: http://asianyachting.com/news/SSR07.htmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com