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2009-12-30 11:20:53 - Here is how to propose new races
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Dear all,

Race suggestions are of course welcomed from all members of the SailOnline community.However, it is a privilege only of those with SYC Membership to design and submit formal races.

To propose a new-to-SOL race, simply use




and then post the resulting kmz file, together with a brief description of what you propose in a new thread in this Forum.

then

Once you have your Google Earth file, please start a thread in this Forum with the race name as its title so that SOLers can see your proposal.
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2009-12-30 13:36:10 - Re: Here is how to propose new races
Thanks, clear and easy to follow!
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2009-12-30 20:11:09 - Re: Here is how to propose new races
Excellent work RSs! :)
Where to post the proposals?

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2009-12-30 20:12:11 - Re: Here is how to propose new races
Excellent work RSs! :)
My first proposal attached ;-)

Stu
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2009-12-30 20:42:10 - Re: Here is how to propose new races
That was fast. Your race is almost ready to go!

I would like to have a test run in January before the real thing at the end of June.

I was thinking of starting it either on Saturday 23 January as a week-end race, or on Tuesday 26 January as a week race. Do you have a preference? Later dates also possible of course.

What boat(s) would you like us to use for this race?

Any preference for the starting time (keep in mind that there are players all over the world)?

Regards,

Francois
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2010-01-14 13:24:27 - Re: Here is how to propose new races
[Edit: moved to proposals thread and kmz file updated, don't download]


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2010-01-14 23:33:48 - Re: Here is how to propose new races
Very easy to follow good work.

Here's my race proposal.
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Good timing. I was looking for race ideas in and around Europe. ;)

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Francois

PS: I would prefer to use this thread for technical discussions about how to create race proposals.
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2010-01-18 15:19:05 - Re: Here is how to propose new races
Incognito said @ 2010-01-15 13:21:55:
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PS: I would prefer to use this thread for technical discussions about how to create race proposals.
I'm sorry, you're absolutly right - wrong thread, I misundertood - should I re-post the race KMZ in the other thread?
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No, no, don't worry. ;)

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