Posts by Andrew Young

Find Boats + Crew with Tendrr

Find Boats + Crew with Tendrr

15th July 2019

The N18 class is delighted to partner with Tendrr,  our new CrewMatch provider, a rapidly growing web site committed to increasing participation in sailing.  Sign up for free to connect with available, competent sailors and start building your winning race team! Crew – be the First to Know about all crew requests for the National 18’s by following our Tendrr page. Click the the “Follow” button and you’ll receive an update each time a new crew request is added Skippers – if you’re shorthanded, create a crew request using the National 18’s Tendrr page. Let your crew mates know what
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N18 Spring Challenge at Tamesis Sunday 31/3/2019

N18 Spring Challenge at Tamesis Sunday 31/3/2019

20th February 2019

Tamesis hosting the N18 Spring Challenge Sunday 31st March 2019 Tamesis Club welcomes all N18-ers (including visitors) for this new event aimed at getting boats out on the water for the beginning of the summer season J Three races are scheduled, starting at 1125 followed by a lunch break then two afternoon races.  Prizegiving with tea (open to all)  Entry Fee for visitors £10.  N18 owners who cannot sail may offer boats on loan. Anyone available to crew, or take a loan boat, please advise.  Notice of Race to follow shortly. Advance indications of intention to enter will be very
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NATIONAL 18 INLANDS SEPTEMBER 29TH

NATIONAL 18 INLANDS SEPTEMBER 29TH

20th September 2018

NATIONAL 18 INLANDS SEPTEMBER 29TH Dear N18 class member   We are much enjoying our season with 18s at Tamesis Club.  If you’ve never been, now’s your chance!  We have some very challenging conditions, but always susceptible to an outsider coming in and showing us the way.. Here are repeat copies of the N18 inlands-tamesis programme 2018  and the  2018 N18 Inland Champ NoR v 2.0 – we may sail with 2 persons in the boat, but all must wear buoyancy aids). …and a flier about plans for the day: Sunday 30th is a Laser-only day (Laser Barometer) so all 18 visitors are offered by the Tamesis Laser
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Crosbie Family Triumph at British & Irish Championships

Crosbie Family Triumph at British & Irish Championships

27th July 2018

Triumph for the Crosbie Family From Cork at National 18 British & Irish Championships in West Mersea Action at the leeward mark, Shark Eleven leads from Second Wife (c) Carolyne Vines 27 July 2018 – West Mersea, UK – The National 18s were out in force on the wide Blackwater estuary during the week of 15th to 20th July. Winds were in the south and were reinforced by sea breezes to a steady force 3 to 5. Add plenty of sunshine and this was the recipe for great sailing each day. Hosted in splendid style by West Mersea Yacht Club and
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Racing At Tamesis 29th Sept

Racing At Tamesis 29th Sept

24th July 2018

Tamesis Club – Event heads up…. Dear All  (including race officers scheduled for 29th Sept). You will know we have a day of 18 racing scheduled for Sat 29th September at Tamesis.  I have agreed with R/C (Sailing) Jim Green that in the absence of a Class Captain, I will co-ordinate the event. I will produce a NoR shortly, but in the meantime I would like to stress that we really do want EVERY TAMESIS NATIONAL 18 ON THE WATER11 Please do all you can to arrange your diaries accordingly, and let me know asap that you will be there.  If
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