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by MartinH
Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:36 pm
Forum: Banter
Topic: Dinghy show?
Replies: 40
Views: 24590

Re: Dinghy show?

I'm going on the Saturday. The usual routine is for CVRDA members to meet under the organ at 1300(?). Roger or Pat or someone will know the correct time.
by MartinH
Sun Jan 27, 2013 10:33 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: Rule changes for better or worse
Replies: 12
Views: 6531

Rule changes for better or worse

In the "Mirror, Mirror..." thread Ed said It is interesting how so many classes seem to shoot themselves in the foot in the later stages of their popularity, effectively hastening their doom. Maybe some have brought in rule-changes which have truly re-vitalised the class? Maybe another thr...
by MartinH
Fri Jan 18, 2013 3:56 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Where you live
Replies: 24
Views: 10868

Re: Where you live

A bit late catching up with this. I'm just down the road from Chris, Pat, Roger etc and race/potter about at Shearwater and instruct youngsters at WWYSA at Westbury.
by MartinH
Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:58 am
Forum: Banter
Topic: New Year Resolutions?
Replies: 14
Views: 8187

Re: New Year Resolutions?

Well my resolution for 2013 is simply to sail more. Now I have the Solo there won't be problems with finding a crew so I hope this will be an easy one to keep.
by MartinH
Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:41 pm
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Restoration of the Year
Replies: 37
Views: 10318

Re: Restoration of the Year

Voted :)

Well I actually did the deed several days ago but the stupid security on the system at work let me vote but not write on this forum :x
by MartinH
Sat Dec 15, 2012 8:43 am
Forum: Banter
Topic: Another boat at last
Replies: 6
Views: 6326

Another boat at last

After talking about it for ages at last I have bought myself a single-hander - Solo 2863. She is not in great condition but is sailable and is CVRDA-able. I just need to figure out how to juggle boats, cars and camping kit so I can do the necessary sanding and varnishing. Solo is currently slung und...
by MartinH
Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:23 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: The worst classic dinghy.
Replies: 37
Views: 28673

Re: The worst classic dinghy.

My old scout group had two boats called Ladybirds. I don't know old they were but they must have been at least 10 years old at the time and this was 20 years ago. They were dreadful, flat bottomed things built from half-inch thick chopped strand mat and with no side-decks. They were overweight, chr...
by MartinH
Wed Oct 24, 2012 11:18 am
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: The worst classic dinghy.
Replies: 37
Views: 28673

Re: The worst classic dinghy.

To get back on topic (mmm... Topic) I can't say I have ever sailed a "proper" classic dinghy that I would never sail again. However, I learnt to sail in a wooden Optimist in 1969/70 and even then it seemed old and cranky. Maybe it was me and not the boat but I once the wind got up enough t...
by MartinH
Mon Oct 01, 2012 10:28 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Opportunity Knocks, End of season sale??
Replies: 5
Views: 2673

Re: Opportunity Knocks, End of season sale??

That Streaker does look enticing. If sailed well it would give the Solos and L****s a run for their money at Shearwater. BUT could I sail one well enough? Besides I haven't time for a wooden boat... Well maybe just a small bid :) Where would I keep a second boat? Ought to discuss with the financial ...
by MartinH
Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:17 am
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: New paint scheme
Replies: 9
Views: 4423

Re: New paint scheme

Like it!! 8) Agree with Michael has to be a Tigermoth.
by MartinH
Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Clywedog
Replies: 72
Views: 34009

Re: Clywedog

Nessa, really sorry to hear of your father's death.

I'm sure I speak for all the CVRDA members when I say that we'll be thinking of you. Remember there are many of us in the Bath area if there is anything you need.
by MartinH
Fri Jul 13, 2012 5:58 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Plea for a volunteer skipper in the Lake District
Replies: 4
Views: 2895

Re: Plea for a volunteer skipper in the Lake District

Magnus,

I have passed this on to my daughter who will be back up in Lancaster from late July for until early September. She does not have her own transport, how difficult is it to get there by public transport?
by MartinH
Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:09 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: HOLT CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS
Replies: 58
Views: 30339

Re: HOLT CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS

I must add to the chorus of thanks due to Roger, Chris and everyone at Wraysbury who made for such a successfull weekend. If only we could have enjoyed Sunday afternoon's weather over both days it would have been almost perfect (and I would be suffering from sunburn). Now, who has a Holt boat I coul...
by MartinH
Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:22 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: boom.
Replies: 28
Views: 8321

Re: boom.

Can I start a range of boom bashing horror stories? Alright, if you must. :D The first time my daughter tried a L***r (4.7 rig) she gybed unexpectedly (well it was Shearwater), got a bang on the head that could be heard all around the lake, which knocked her out of the boat. She seemed a bit whoozy...
by MartinH
Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:35 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Laser woes.
Replies: 14
Views: 4814

Re: Laser woes.

I have to admit to sailing a Laser for about 25 years until back, knees and and other parts of the body started letting me down. :( In my late 20s, when I was about Trebor's weight and build, I had masses of fun in the boat. In a steady blow I could just about keep upright in a Force 5, after that I...