Author: Geoff
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Dieppe Dash 2018 – summary
For the second year running the wind was substantially lighter than what the racing fleet would have liked. But for those of you reading this later and thinking the event always has light winds – just look back at the summary for 2014, when the wind was ideal and led to the course record being…
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Dieppe Dash 2017 – summary
The seventh Dieppe Dash was the one most lacking in wind since the start of the event. Although 36 boats entered, six dropped out prior to the event, mainly due to lack of progress in getting the boat ready in time. On the day, 30 boats set off from Brighton – 7 in the IRC…
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Dieppe Dash 2016 summary
For the sixth Dieppe Dash event, in the week before the event the organisers had concerns that the weather forecast suggested strong winds that might deter some participants, but also make starting the race of the event more difficult. In the event, 38 boats entered although a number of boats withdrew even before the day…
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Dieppe Dash 2015 summary
The weather forecast was for winds of about 20 knots, lessening as the day progressed. And sure enough there was wind, though a little more than most expected. A number of boats turned back in the first 3 hours. But the majority carried on and were rewarded by the promised lessening of the wind. 46…
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Dieppe Dash 2014 summary
6 hours, 51 minutes and 20 seconds! Yes that was the course record set by Mad Max in 2014. The 2014 Dieppe Dash was remarkable in a number of ways. And those who participated had a memorable time. A record number of boats entered the event with 50 boats signing on. Of these 49 actually…