RS400 Nationals 2020 - Sailors' Survey

We are hoping that we may still be able to run the Volvo Noble Marine RS400 National Championships at South Shields Sailing Club, 9-13 August 2020, if government guidelines allow and the club and Class Association consider it feasible and safe to do so. We face a difficult decision making process, particularly given the uncertainty about the details and timescales for the ease of lockdown.

We are asking for, and value, the input of all sailors who are considering entry to help us with our decision making. We also ask that all sailors who are intending to enter, do so online now, as an intention to race (with no financial commitment until we reach a final decision).

Thank you for your opinions.

Jacob Ainsworth, Class Chair and Sally Campbell, Class Secretary

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* 1. Have you entered the Volvo Noble Marine RS400 Nationals, South Shields, 9-13 Aug 2020

Yes

No, but seriously considering it

No, but thinking about it

No, I don't intend to come (if this is your response, many thanks, but please do not continue with this survey - we need to make decisions based on the opinions of those planning to take part)

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* 2. Do you currently sail an RS400?

Yes, as helm

Yes, as crew

No, but planning to buy/borrow one for this event, because I want to sail in the class going forward

No, but planning to buy/borrow one for this event, because my normal class events are cancelled

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* 3. We need to balance the time needed to prepare for the event with the changing situation. How much notice that the event will run or not run do you need?

6 weeks

5 weeks

4 weeks

3 weeks

2 weeks

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* 4. The social programme, particularly events at the club, may have to be altered / reduced in line with Government guidance. If this is the case, would you still sail with a smaller social programme?

Yes, I would definitely still sail

I am not sure yet

No, I would not sail

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* 5. Would you be prepared to confirm and pay for your entry without knowing the full social plans?

Yes

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* 6. Have you booked your accommodation?

Yes

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* 7. What are your accommodation plans?

Hotel, guesthoue, B&B

Self Catering

Motorhome / campevan

Tent

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* 8. If restrictions mean that you would have to switch your accommodation type, how would this affect your entry?

I would be prepared to switch accommodation type so that I could still sail

If I had to switch from camping, I would not sail

If I had to switch from motorhome or campervan, I would not sail

If I had to switch from hotel, guesthouse or B&B to camping / motorhome, I would not sail

If I had to switch from self catering with members of other households, I would not sail

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RS400 Nationals 2020 - Sailors' Survey

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* 1. Have you entered the Volvo Noble Marine RS400 Nationals, South Shields, 9-13 Aug 2020

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* 2. Do you currently sail an RS400?

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* 3. We need to balance the time needed to prepare for the event with the changing situation. How much notice that the event will run or not run do you need?

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* 4. The social programme, particularly events at the club, may have to be altered / reduced in line with Government guidance. If this is the case, would you still sail with a smaller social programme?

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* 5. Would you be prepared to confirm and pay for your entry without knowing the full social plans?

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* 6. Have you booked your accommodation?

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* 7. What are your accommodation plans?

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* 8. If restrictions mean that you would have to switch your accommodation type, how would this affect your entry?

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* 9. Do you have any further information or suggestions which may impact on your decision making, or help us with our planning?

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* 10. Please enter your name if you are happy to (if not, please enter x)