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11. 2023 Race Program and Special Weekends.
The Committee looked at ideas for promoting racing for both the Nordics
and Classic boats and what to do in the future.
1. It was decided to try moving the Nationals into FB Week, 24th-25th
August, with Prize Giving for the Nationals at the FB Week Dinner. There will
be 3 windward/leeward races on the Thursday and two Solent races on the
Friday. The National SIs will be an appendix in the FB Week SIs. Folkboat
Week will be one day shorter, finishing with a Prize Giving Dinner on Friday,
it is hoped that this will make accommodation easier and get people home
for most of the Bank holiday weekend.
2. One of the things that add to the success of FB Week is the social side. So
three weekends have been arranged where both Nordic and Classic boats
will race and social activities are arranged. 20th-21st May Lymington -
hosted by the Lymington Fleet at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club. 14th,15th
16th July Taittinger Regatta hosted by the Yarmouth fleet at the Royal
Solent Yacht Club. 9th,10th Sept Battle of Briton Regatta hosted by the
Hamble Fleet at the RAF Yacht Club. 5 races at each regatta , prizes at each
regatta. it is hoped that there may be 4 races at the Taittinger but at this
point we must assume that the will be the normal 3. The Lymington Fleet
Captain (Chris Fox) said there would be a BBQ straight after racing so
boats/people could get back to the Island. Berths would be available at the
R.Lym. Berths for visiting boats would also be available at Hamble. Overall
prizes for the combined weekends would be awarded at the AGM.
3. Tracking. This would work off a mobile phone. This is an exciting
prospect. Ed Donald has offered to look at the tracks and talk about the
race/races before prize giving each evening at FB Week Tim Cowin
suggested that a Classic helm should be at hand to speak about the Classic
race.
4. Round the Island Race. It is hoped that there might be more participants
this year. It is a great race where historically FBs have done very well.

12. Presentation of the Roddy Ainsley Trophy.
The President outlined the history behind the trophy and for what it is
awarded.
It will be awarded to Simon Osgood and his crew for their results in the Gold
Cup 2022, with a third place in one race and 7th overall.
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