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be reconsidered if the Covid situation changed and the Government and RYA
guidelines changed.
A Sessan Cup 2022 web site has been created, with the help of Simon Osgood, Chris
encouraged members to have a look! Also in place are the dates, rules, venue,
support from the Royal Lymington for racing in Christchurch Bay. Still needed is
someone to look after ‘entertainment’ and social side, Teresa Fox offered to help.
Claire Sowry has agreed to help with the accommodation side. Chris Baldwick
thanked Simon Osgood for his help.
David Gredley asked if it would be possible to have drone coverage of the racing
Stephen Mead confirmed that it would be possible.
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Sally Kalis pointed out that 2022 being the 80 Anniversary of Folkboats it is hoped to
make this a major event, we have some sponsorship already and have more in the
pipeline. Chris Baldwick said there is money in the Nordic Fund to support the event
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and also it is the 100 Anniversary of the Royal Lymington. The international element
of this regatta is very important. It is the UK Associations chance to show off FB racing
in the UK and to this end we need to take every opportunity to promote the evert to
the European fleets and make sure that everything is in place to make it a great
event. Tony Smee said that the FB builders in Berlin were interested in the event.

11. 2021 Season
The Chairman said that the two Western Solent Clubs have co-ordinated their
programme and racing is due to start on the 24 of April. The NORs are on the web
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sites. Racing will be white sail only initially until the guidelines change.
Most Regattas are being planned as usual. Including Cowes Classic, Round the Island
Race, Taittinger, Falmouth Week and Folkboat week
It is hoped that the Cruisers will have some get togethers later in the year.

12. AOB
The Chairman stated there had been no written questions submitted, he opened the
meeting to questions from the members.
Harry Hall asked if and how the guidelines would change when things opened up.
The Secretary said that if and when the Government and thereafter the RYA
guidelines changed so would the Associations recommendations. However, as we all
race from Yacht Clubs, we much abide by their recommendations as well.
Sally Kalis said that it is hoped that when the Government guidelines change in June,
we will be able to get back to full crews and spinnakers, but she reminded the
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