2014 RYA PYs are Published – Vago XD Remains at 1064

Posted on February 26, 2014 by R Barnes

The RYA have just published their revised Portsmouth Yardstick Handicap numbers today in preparation for the weekends Dinghy Show at Alexandra Palace in London. The Laser Vago XD remains unchanged (along with 30 other classes) at 1064. This number was based on 536 race results being submitted by clubs up and down the country through the PYS and paper returns system.

It is worth noting that the Vago yardstick will only change if clubs who use their own local yardstick numbers start using variations on 1064.

The biggest movers and shakers are as follows:

CLASS	PY	CHANGE
KESTREL	1025	-15
CANOE INTERNATIONAL	895	-10
PHANTOM	1002	-10
MOTH INTERNATIONAL	590	-10
NATIONAL 12	1068	-9
49ER	732	-8
RS 700	852	-8
STREAKER	1146	-7
BLAZE	1026	-6
OK	1100	-6
ROOSTER 8.1	1044	-6
ALBACORE	1050	-5
RS 300	990	-5
MERLIN-ROCKET	990	-4
RS 100 10.2	988	-4
FINN	1050	-3
MUSTO SKIFF	857	-3
CONTENDER	980	-2
ENTERPRISE	1115	-2
RS 200	1051	-2
SCORPION	1042	-2
SOLO	1146	-2
ISO	923	-1
RS 400	946	-1
LASER	1088	1
SUPERNOVA	1071	1
CADET	1435	3
GP14	1130	3
SOLUTION	1080	3
BUZZ	1007	4
BYTE CII	1150	4
LASER 4.7	1185	5
LASER RADIAL	1122	5
COMET	1196	6
DEVOTI D-ONE	959	6
LIGHTNING 368	1160	6
505	910	8
TOPPER	1322	9
2000	1100	10
OPTIMIST	1658	10
WANDERER	1160	10
LASER 3000	1058	11
LASER 4000/ 4000	922	11
WAYFARER	1112	11
RS FEVA XL	1222	12
LASER PICO	1318	18
RS VAREO	1071	19
LASER II	1055	20
RS VISION	1116	20

Are you a 2014 member of the Vago Class Association?

Posted on February 24, 2014 by R Barnes

Becoming a member of the Vago Class Association couldn’t be easier; simply following the link below, enter your sail number in the box at the bottom of the page and click ‘Buy Now’.

http://www.vagoclassassociation.co.uk/index.php?y=classassociation/whatwedo.php

You don’t even have to have a PayPal account, as we accept all major debit and credit cards via our PayPal portal.

Membership of the Vago Class Association is only £15 for the year and comes with a wealth of benefits including:

Meet fun, friendly, like minded Vago sailors Share your experiences both online and at events. Pick up tips from those at the front of the fleet and have a good bit of banter with those around you!
Annual training events – Access to top, professional coaching at our annual training events, which in recent years have been held at Hunts SC and Yorkshire Dales SC. We often have class members run informal training events on the Friday of 2 day opens.
Being a class association member is not necessary for most open meetings, although the association will only award prizes to fully paid up members.
Full access to our online forum – Get instant advice from other Vago sailors. You’ll be able to chat to some of our most experienced members who will be able to solve problems and offer tips! You’ll also be able to get inside information about up and coming events both on and off the Vago circuit.
Discount Dinghy Offers from our chosen partners. From dinghy insurance to discounted boat spares. To qualify for the discount you must be a current, paid up member and quote your Vago Class Association membership number.

SailingFast Vago Dinghy Show Deals

Posted on February 21, 2014 by R Barnes

Sailingfast are delighted to announce the Dinghy Show Deals which will be running from 1st to 3rd March 2014. In a nutshell, if you are ordering a new boat you qualify for a 20% discount on all spares ordered at the same time.

If you already have a boat and are considering a part exchange, please let us know so we can give you a part exchange value.

To qualify for the deals and discounts, an order must be placed by close of business son Monday 3rd March and a £100 deposit paid to Sailingfast. To discuss delivery options, please call the office on 01324 861 756, or email emma .

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Offer includes complete boat, trolley and top cover
Plus 20% off all spares ordered with the boat.

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Offer includes complete boat, trolley and top cover
Plus 20% off all spares ordered with the boat.

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GJW Direct Sailjuice Winter Series Results

Posted on February 7, 2014 by R Barnes

Congratulations to the Vago Sailors who competed in the GJW Direct Sailjuice Winter Series over the last few months. The sailors had some seriously challenging conditions to deal with during the series; especially if Ed’s video of the Saturday at the Tiger Trophy is anything to go by! You can tell how scary it was by the squeaks emanating from Ed’s crew Felicity! Here’s is a link to the video for those who missed it: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152065499731743

Final results for the series are now published on the GJW Direct Sailjuice Winter Series website and can be viewed by clicking here

Here is how our Vago sailors got on:

88th – Laser Vago – Dave BAXTER

123rd – Laser Vago – Ed DEACON

586th – Laser Vago – John DAVIES

628th – Laser Vago – Lee CARTER

649th – Laser Vago – Tim LAMPER

826th – Laser Vago – Jacqui FORBES

Great effort guys.

ASSF Bart’s Bash Official Launch Document

Posted on February 1, 2014 by R Barnes

Bart’s Bash is looking to be a fantastic opportunity to raise the profile of Sailing and raise some money for a great cause. Let’s get as many Vago’s on the water as possible for this fantastic event!

http://www.bartsbash.co.uk/assf-barts-bash-official-launch-document

If you have not seen the launch video yet then head over to YouTube to watch it now