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document.write( 'The 2009 Firefly Nationals finished on Friday with a two races in strong winds and some choppy water resulting in some very skilful sailing and a few capsizes too.' );
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document.write( 'Final Day, Race 1 - gate start' );
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document.write( 'Final Day, Race 1 - 1st reach' );
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document.write( 'The prizegiving took place at 6pm with an array of prizes not only for the hot shots but also awards for 'best improvers', 'youngsters' & 'oldsters'.' );
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Firefly Association web site has been the best source for interesting race reports and results .... I would recommend you take a look.' );
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document.write( 'The Firefly Association web site also has links to photo galleries by :' );
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- Eddie Mays Photography' );
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document.write( 'Sir Ralph Gore start' );
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- Ian Finlay Fine Art' );
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- NFA photo gallery by Alan Guy and Ed Smith' );
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- Chris Gillard, safety rib' );
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document.write( 'Day 2, 3 & 6 ... See 'Recent Photo Galleries' on HRSC web site home page' );
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Firefly week - Competitor update
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ARRIVAL INFORMATION (Saturday 15th August)' );
document.write( 'Hamble River Sailing Club will be signposted from Hamble Lane (the road you follow from the M27 motorway). On arrival competitors will be asked to unhitch their trailers by the marshals (in yellow jackets) and move their car immediately to the Donkey Derby field five minutes walk from the club. You will be asked to return for you road trailers later in the day to move them to the Donkey Derby field.' );
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document.write( 'Registration will be open from 1000 in the club house. All competitors must complete registration before they take to the water.
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document.write( 'The competitors briefing will take place at 1230 in the club house. The practice race is scheduled for 1430.
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document.write( 'Scrutineering v all boats must be weighed before sailing - will take place from 1000 to 1300 and for a further hour after the practice race is completed for late arrivals.
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document.write( 'At registration, tickets will be on sale for the Helms dinner, Sunday night BBQ and Wednesday evening competitor's meal. These must be purchased on Saturday so our caterers know how many people to cook for. Additional weekly social tickets will be available for those not sailing.' );
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GREAT NEWS In the last week Hamble Parish Council have kindly given us permission to use the Donkey Derby field (space for 200 cars, 5 minutes walk from the club) for FREE parking throughout the Championship Week. This is a change from previous arrangements. Road trailers will also be parked in this field during the championship.' );
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REMINDER Under 18s need guardian forms. An under 18 guardian form MUST be completed and signed before any under 18s go on the water. Forms can be posted to the club (preferred) or handed in at registration (if you want to leave it late but please dont...). The form can be downloaded from this page' );
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AND FINALLY dont forget' );
document.write( '- You must have a 6m painter (it's in the Notice of Race)' );
document.write( '- HRSC bar will have Pimms on sale for Wednesday nights Pimms Party so don't waste time in the supermarket on the trip down' );
document.write( '- Make sure your fancy dress costume is arranged for Wednesday night v this years theme is Solent Racing Marks past and present. Get you brain thinking with the 2009 mark lists which can be found here:' );
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2009 mark lists' );
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document.write( 'and here:' );
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See page 2 ' );
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Firefly week - Final Social programme
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document.write( 'Saturday - Commodores Reception at HRSC at1930 (Free drink, ticket in entry pack)' );
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document.write( 'Sunday - National Firefly Association AGM at 1800 followed by 'Faireys, Fireflys and Hamble' at 1900, followed by 'Echo the Gecho' Disco - all at HRSC, BBQ on club balcony from 1800' );
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document.write( 'Monday - 1900 helms dinner at the RAF YC (buy tickets at registration), Crews Union at HRSC, followed by 'Echo the Gecho' Disco' );
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document.write( 'Tuesday - Games night at 2000, Games on green if good weather plus Quiz at HRSC' );
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document.write( 'Wednesday - Dinner at HRSC at 1900 (buy tickets at registration). 'Solent racing marks' themed Fancy dress party, Pimms and strawberries (bottles on sale in HRSC bar), Live music from 'Quantum leap'' );
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document.write( 'Thursday - Wooden boat and Tupperware parties from 1800, venues TBA, Live music from the 'Undercoverz' at HRSC from 2000' );
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document.write( 'Friday - Prize Giving at 1800, followed by 'Echo the Gecho' disco at HRSC' );
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document.write( 'Parking in the Donkey Derby field ... ALL WEEK
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document.write( 'Just a note to say that the Donkey Derby field will be available from Saturday morning and all through the week for Firefly Week competitor car & trailer parking.' );
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This is a great location with ample space only 200m from the club and dinghy park.' );
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The field will finally close at 10pm on the Friday.' );
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The Parking Guide/Map has been revised on the Firefly Week web page.' );
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document.write( 'Get your accomodation organised .....
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document.write( 'Accommodation in Hamble is limited so if you are one of the competitors who has not yet secured a place, we’d suggest you need to book it soon!' );
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By far the best place to stay is Riverside Park, offering:' );
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o Eight self-catering lodges, many caravans to rent and a large campsite;' );
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o Walking distance from the club;' );
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o HRSC will be providing lockable storage, so bring a bicycle if you're feeling keen!' );
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o Contact details:' );
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Email:enquires@riversideholidays.co.uk' );
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Web: www.riversideholidays.co.uk' );
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Satchell Lane, Hamble,' );
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Hampshire SO31 4HR' );
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Tel: 023 8045 3220' );
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document.write( 'Hamble River Sailing Club is located on the west bank of the River Hamble. The club has all the normal facilities, a great race management team and a large fleet of Fireflys. Most fireflys were born in Hamble and the club has previously run the 2002 Firefly Nationals where 71 boats competed. The organisers want to see more of you in 2009.' );
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As always, there will be a myriad of keen volunteers working hard to ensure the success of the Championship. With great racing on the Solent and a busy social programme, a superb and memorable event is in prospect. Latest news is that the championship race committee will be led by top PRO Jamie Wilkinson. Jamie (knows his onions) and runs the Garmin Hamble Winter Series, RYA's Sail for Gold and other internationally reknowned events.' );
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Off the water, we are expecting the usual packed social programme including the original Duckhams Trophy every night; the return of the world famous (Ornament Tournament), Wooden Boat, Tupperware and Crews Union Parties, , Discos, live bands, BBQs, and as it's the Strawberry Nationals - of course, we'll be having a strawberry and pimms evening. The bar will be open late every night.' );
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The host club has already met with the class association to discuss logistics and a great plan for the week is being put in place. In brief, the format will be very similar to 2008 with racing cunningly arranged around the tide times to ensure rapid transit to and from the race course.' );
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If you have questions about the Hamble Strawberry Nationals, drop Barney Smith an email barnabysmith 'at' btinternet.com , contact the club office, or keep an eye on this website, where we'll be posting regular updates.' );
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We look forward to seeing you in August. You know you need to be there...!' );
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PS Make sure you join the 2009 Firefly Nationals Facebook group' );
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