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by roger
Thu Feb 03, 2005 1:29 pm
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Technical terms for old boats?
Replies: 13
Views: 8608

I am so ploease I have made a serious contribution to all you experts. Bet some of these come up in the next quiz. :D
by roger
Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:21 am
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Technical terms for old boats?
Replies: 13
Views: 8608

Thought this may help out when looking for those hard to describe bits you mayhttp://www.nationallampoon.com/nl/02_fb/impers/02_rigging.asp need.
by roger
Wed Jan 19, 2005 10:08 am
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: What to do with an old merlin
Replies: 5
Views: 5335

Just putting hard hat on as I prepare for wrath of all Merlin sailors to descend on me.
by roger
Wed Jan 19, 2005 10:05 am
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: What to do with an old merlin
Replies: 5
Views: 5335

Chris,
A new sideline maybe. Harps, Harpsichords and boat related furniture. Doesnt look very comfortable but then it is a Merlin:D
by roger
Thu Jan 06, 2005 9:46 am
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: sailing later in the year!
Replies: 34
Views: 25448

Talking about over canvassing for a speedrun. I recently did a boat swap day on the solent with some Flying Ditchman lads. They enjoyed the sliding seat so much there was talk of a one off twin plank FD with masthead spinaker. If it ever happens I will let you know. Now that would be fast.
by roger
Wed Jan 05, 2005 2:54 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: sailing later in the year!
Replies: 34
Views: 25448

Depends whether youve mastered tacking and gybing by then.
by roger
Wed Jan 05, 2005 2:43 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: sailing later in the year!
Replies: 34
Views: 25448

Going so fast you missed it?
by roger
Wed Jan 05, 2005 2:18 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: sailing later in the year!
Replies: 34
Views: 25448

Rupert
Seeing as you are so good at sailing these boats and with the results of the quiz you seem to know more about them than most I am sure a little bit of single handed OOD will be easy.
by roger
Thu Nov 11, 2004 2:18 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Thank you Bowmoor
Replies: 18
Views: 13268

Did I hear a rumour whilst at Bowmoor that there might be a Grafham event coming up. Great Hornet venue.
by roger
Wed Nov 10, 2004 12:10 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Thank you Bowmoor
Replies: 18
Views: 13268

David and Bowmoor, Can I add my thanks to you all at Bowmoor for the dinner and helping us to remember what we ordered and for the event. I know I was one of the first in but did potter about before looking for food and as Rupert said the OOD did put the start back by 1/2 an hour and the wind died b...
by roger
Wed Nov 03, 2004 10:08 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Frostbite Dinner Nov 6th - Frostbite Regatta Nov 7
Replies: 25
Views: 15553

David hope to be there late saturday morning. Is it ok to sail on saturday after lunch.
by roger
Thu Oct 28, 2004 10:30 am
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Classics sailor selling non classic Comet
Replies: 18
Views: 13293

After Bowmoor Rupert will either be a quivering wreck or he will be looking for a Hornet with a plank
by roger
Mon Oct 25, 2004 12:56 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Frostbite Dinner Nov 6th - Frostbite Regatta Nov 7
Replies: 25
Views: 15553

This may be a stupid question. Is there any dress code for the dinner. Dont want to let the better half down.
by roger
Tue Oct 19, 2004 2:27 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Results - Frostbite Regatta - Nov 7th
Replies: 4
Views: 4682

No I think you may find my crew has it about right.
by roger
Wed Oct 06, 2004 12:00 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Frostbite Dinner Nov 6th - Frostbite Regatta Nov 7
Replies: 25
Views: 15553

Stu
Would love to see a pic of you upright. Lovely bottom though.