The World Championships for the F-16 will be held in the United States for the first time in 2014 at Sail Newport in Rhode Island. Racing days will be June 23 - 29, with measurement and practice the two days prior. Event Chairman is Richard Feeny. He can be reached at richard(dot)feeny(at)gmail(dot)com
NOR, accommodations info, event website and other details are forthcoming. Mark your calendars!
Do you have a current set of class rules and measurements?
Given the World's is in the USA, will we also have a F16 Nationals this year?
There will not be a US Championships separate from the Worlds in 2014.
Both the International Class President,Thomas Koenig, and the International Class Secretary, Antoine Meunier, will be in attendance. I will be relying on them to provide the latest class rules. Once the event website is up, I envision that they will also be posted there. Please advise if there is something in particular that you are unclear or concerned about Thx.
Great news!!! Congratulations to Richard and Sail Newport!!!
Both the International Class President,Thomas Koenig, and the International Class Secretary, Antoine Meunier, will be in attendance. I will be relying on them to provide the latest class rules. Once the event website is up, I envision that they will also be posted there. Please advise if there is something in particular that you are unclear or concerned about Thx.
A current rule set would be helpful, I don't think there is one available online.
You might want to post something about the Worlds on this web site as well:
http:/
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I've never been to Rhode Island. Any locals have anything strange the rest of us should know about the area? Like ferrets are illegal or jaywalking is a felony?
I've never been to Rhode Island. Any locals have anything strange the rest of us should know about the area? Like ferrets are illegal or jaywalking is a felony?
Heck, that's just around the corner from you
I've never been to Rhode Island. Any locals have anything strange the rest of us should know about the area? Like ferrets are illegal or jaywalking is a felony?
Depends on where you keep the ferret...
I've never been to Rhode Island. Any locals have anything strange the rest of us should know about the area? Like ferrets are illegal or jaywalking is a felony?
Here you go, take a look around at Sail Newport, Newport, RI:
I've never been to Rhode Island. Any locals have anything strange the rest of us should know about the area? Like ferrets are illegal or jaywalking is a felony?
Timbo,
You're getting remarkably tech savvy!
Here you go, take a look around at Sail Newport, Newport, RI:
Lets see, it's Newport, middle of the summer. What's that mean? All the rich yachties and their trophy wives are in-town, plus a few coeds. Oh I forgot you just got married. Moving along...
Parking downtown is a nightmare. Obey the speed limit. Find housing now, it's limited and expensive.
Should be a great event though, really fun place and on my top 5 favorites of all time. Considering attending ourselves
So...where do I park my 1968 VW Camper Van??
Down by the river??
You guys with the fancy RV's can just park them on the front lawn of The Breakers.
;^)
I've never been to Rhode Island. Any locals have anything strange the rest of us should know about the area? Like ferrets are illegal or jaywalking is a felony?
Timbo,
You're getting remarkably tech savvy!
Terry, I reached the end of the Internet, then I had to go back and start over!
Newport is probably my favorite place to sail in the country. Should get a nice southerly seabreeze each day, and Sail Newport will be fantastic hosts. As Sam said, start looking for housing early as Newport gets busy in the summer. One of the guys in our fleet has a beach house nearby which might be available to rent- I can check with him.
Definitely considering chartering a boat for this one- although the dates are really close to the F18 worlds which is a bummer.
Rules can be found here: http:/
Gill
When was the ISO references put in there?
21 pages.. Wow
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I've never been to Rhode Island. Any locals have anything strange the rest of us should know about the area?
Little known fact outside of Rhode Island:
Victory Day
is a state holiday in Rhode Island and occurs on the second Monday in August each year. Victory Day, also known as VJ Day, marks the anniversary of the Allies’ victory over Japan during World War II. Many businesses are closed as are all State offices.
Rhode Island is the only state to commemorate VJ day as an official state holiday.
Nothing about ferrets.
Looks like two teams may be coming over from Singapore. Helping them with charters and logistics- really hope they can make it!
I was just in Singapore a couple days ago, do you know where they are based? I heard there is a good sailing club out by the airport, but we layover downtown, a good 30-45 minutes from the airport.
Changi sailing club is where most of the cats are. They have 4 Carbon 20s, a few Nacra 20s, and a bunch of vipers. Pro Sail Asia are the local dealers, awesome, awesome people! I've sailed a good amount there, heading back Jan 1 for 6 weeks.
Jeff, I've got another Singapore trip in Jan. I should arrive the night of Jan. 28 about 2am, we layover 28 hours (Jan 29)at the Swissotel at Merchant Court.
I'll meet you at the
Four floors of whores
(Orchid Towers) for a beer or three if you are in town.
Anything new?
Yeah, it's mf-ing cold in Minnesota.
I've got a 2013 Viper available that's already in Newport for sale. Only used one week. It can be delivered to the event or even set up there earlier on in the season if anyone wants to fly in and practice before the event. Send me an email if interested.
Sounds like a good deal to me. I'll even practice with them on Narragansett Bay in April if they want. : )
Regatta organizer here seeking competitors, RC volunteers, sponsors for the event. RSVP.