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Title: the VIRTUAL YACHT SQUADRON Post by: NZL 20 on August 05, 2002, 10:01:35 PM HISTORY
The Virtual Yacht Squadron was formed in July 2001, in the days of VSK1, initially to group together those skippers dedicated to sailing ISAF rules, and in private races when numbers permitted. In August 2001, with 12 members in the squadron, the first organised races took place. With the advent of VS2 & VSK3, membership declined as many members dropped out of the VSK scene. A recent renewal has seen the Squadron's members come more from New Zealand and Australia, but we welcome any sailor in this time slot. The website has been revitalised, and the home page features the latest racing results, rankings, and skin and course downloads. The Squadron has it's own Teamspeak server, which enables voice chat while racing, a whole new dimension to VSK. The Squadron now has a dedicated group of sailors, and an active racing programe, both socially and competitively. Aside from the racing, the Squadron has been instrumental in bringing together sailors from different areas, and different countries, who's paths would not have otherwise crossed. Friendships have been formed, and ideas exchanged, and hopefully lives have been enriched. The basic philosophy of the Squadron is to group together skippers who are committed to the ethic of fair play and sportsmanship, and with this in mind the Squadron expects that the members will behave in an appropriate manner at all times. Membership of the Squadron is by invitation NZL 20 Andy (NZ) |