Doh, maybe we change Legends to 65+

Daffy was always a legend

hardie said...

Doh, maybe we change Legends to 65+

I think there should be a complete rethink about all the age divisions..
Really there are about 3 divisions covering sailors between 18 and 60, but in reality, little changes in ones ability in this age span. For instance there are plenty of 60 yr olds that can run rings around 20 yr olds.
I raised this subject several years ago, but at the time I was the only septuagenarian and it was not taken seriously. Also I think there may have only been one other Legend. Now there are sailors popping into the Legend class fairly often and I doubt they get much satisfaction knowing that they are up against some that are up to 78 years of age. I haven't looked at my personal ranking for some time now as I know I will be well down the list.
Bump the age up to 65 if you will, but it will only be a stop gap action. In a few years the same quote (above) will appear again.
Think about it and there may be a better way.

Herbylyn said...

hardie said...

Doh, maybe we change Legends to 65+

I think there should be a complete rethink about all the age divisions..
Really there are about 3 divisions covering sailors between 18 and 60, but in reality, little changes in ones ability in this age span. For instance there are plenty of 60 yr olds that can run rings around 20 yr olds.
I raised this subject several years ago, but at the time I was the only septuagenarian and it was not taken seriously. Also I think there may have only been one other Legend. Now there are sailors popping into the Legend class fairly often and I doubt they get much satisfaction knowing that they are up against some that are up to 78 years of age. I haven't looked at my personal ranking for some time now as I know I will be well down the list.
Bump the age up to 65 if you will, but it will only be a stop gap action. In a few years the same quote (above) will appear again.
Think about it and there may be a better way.

while your looking at age divisions,I think the kids need another division.
0-12 and 13-17 are the present categories. 13 and 14 year olds competing against
almost 18 year olds. The younger ones will not be inspired to participate .I think they should be 0-12 13-15 and 16-17 or something similar



Alex just turned 10, but when he turns 13 he might not bother with GPS and only do other disciplines as might other kids that age.A 13-15 division will allow some fair and healthy competition to inspire the young teens and continue with GPSTC even while exploring other disciplines.

The only person I'm competing against is myself - I don't care what age division I'm in...

Decripit, Good to see young Daffy join the Legends. Will make it even more enjoyable when Iam number 1.

hardie said...

Doh, maybe we change Legends to 65+

how about a new division 60+ geriatrics( medical certificate needed) and maybe a point system and give them % for there achievements
10% for a knee replacement
15% for both knees
10% for a hip replacement
20% for both
10% open heart surgery
a certificate for the closest parking to the rigging area
and make it mandatory any 10 to 40year olds sailing on the day to help the geriatrics while beach starting

keef said...
make it mandatory any 10 to 40year olds sailing on the day to help the geriatrics while beach starting

+1
Great idea, I'm at the opp end of Aus at the moment and beach starting is doing my head in

All BS aside though Keef, I do know an old guy with only one hip (one removed) who the younger ones carry his gear down and help, makes me warm and fuzzy He's a good bloke to mention when someone is complaining about a sore finger

But we digress

firiebob said...

keef said...
make it mandatory any 10 to 40year olds sailing on the day to help the geriatrics while beach starting

+1
Great idea, I'm at the opp end of Aus at the moment and beach starting is doing my head in

All BS aside though Keef, I do know an old guy with only one hip (one removed) who the younger ones carry his gear down and help, makes me warm and fuzzy He's a good bloke to mention when someone is complaining about a sore finger

But we digress

thats it im moveing up your way for sureHey firie im sure i meet the legend your talking about at the last GI speed week CAM put on

no i was hopeing to catch up but i think you was there for one day, i was with my daughter and grand kids , i ended up takeing out the finbox on my ca55 and sprung a leek in my custom, caught up with hoppy, cam and the rest of the guys, great bunch, ill be keeping my eye on the charts in our winter and if the gods all line up for a few days ill be up there , ill send a PM and let you know

send me some wind, please send me some wind!

Now here is a Legend in the making if ever I saw one.

Thanks for showing the fantastic picture of Alex. I just showed my 7 year old to try and inspire him and get him interested....! Really great shot.

sailquik said...

Now here is a Legend in the making if ever I saw one.

yep top pic !! love the focus wish i was his age again !!

love the fact he has a up hall on a 40 CA tops !!

looking at it It does look small ....I WANT ONE ;-)

mathew said...

lelos12345 said...
love the fact he has a up hall on a 40 CA tops !!

are you *sure* its a CA40..? Looks smaller