Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
Yes a Javelin would be an interesting choice and they are nice looking boats. There is a small fleet of them at Southwold Sailing Club and they were always fairly popular in Norfolk as I recall. They are big powerful boats though and Whitefriars might be a bit too restricted?
A true classic that was only ever built in GRP would be a Typhoon assuming that you could find a reasonable one ore even one at all for that matter as I don't think that Chippendales built more than a handful. Dougal has one tucked away somewhere, but it has yet to make an appearance at an event. I would love to see one as I still have an original brochure and apart from the mustard yellow hull colour the boat in the brochure looks quite interesting and is a more manageable size than a Javelin.
What about a plastic Pegasus, there are still a few about and I still think that they are both good looking and reasonably challenging to sail. Definitely a classic by any definition and in the right hands has proved to be a potent weapon at CVRDA events!
Not quite as rare as a typhoon, but probably just as hard to find a good example.
Anyway, good luck making the right choice and then successfully finding one available.
By the way I am still amazed that you could bring yourself to part with "Minim", will the mini sail class survive without you?
Best Regards
Ian M
A true classic that was only ever built in GRP would be a Typhoon assuming that you could find a reasonable one ore even one at all for that matter as I don't think that Chippendales built more than a handful. Dougal has one tucked away somewhere, but it has yet to make an appearance at an event. I would love to see one as I still have an original brochure and apart from the mustard yellow hull colour the boat in the brochure looks quite interesting and is a more manageable size than a Javelin.
What about a plastic Pegasus, there are still a few about and I still think that they are both good looking and reasonably challenging to sail. Definitely a classic by any definition and in the right hands has proved to be a potent weapon at CVRDA events!
Not quite as rare as a typhoon, but probably just as hard to find a good example.
Anyway, good luck making the right choice and then successfully finding one available.
By the way I am still amazed that you could bring yourself to part with "Minim", will the mini sail class survive without you?
Best Regards
Ian M
Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
She has gone to the home of a good sailor who is planning on joining in events.
The class does most of its sailing without me, and I certainly plan to stay in touch, and even borrow boats if possible, so I hope everything will carry on very happily!
The class does most of its sailing without me, and I certainly plan to stay in touch, and even borrow boats if possible, so I hope everything will carry on very happily!
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Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
I must admit, what I fancy is, effectively, a symmetrically rigged Laser 2000.
Roomy, rugged, plastic, winter knock-about training boat.
Does a beast exist?
Cheers
Steve
Roomy, rugged, plastic, winter knock-about training boat.
Does a beast exist?
Cheers
Steve
Steve Hawkins
1967 National 12 2383 "Sparkle"
1967 National 12 2383 "Sparkle"
Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
The RS quest, as sailed by Sea Cadets!
Or, older, dare I say the GP14...
Or take a look at the Leader.
Or, older, dare I say the GP14...
Or take a look at the Leader.
Rupert
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Bosun, Kestrel spring to mind, If you want self draining (goosd for winter toes) it gets harder...
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Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
Nice looking boat, the Wineglass.
Might end up spending the winter sailing the junior group 420 and worry about boat ownership in the spring.
The Kirby 7 is glass, by the way, and is at Bourne End. Very tempted, but feeling too sensible right now. Who knows about tomorrow!
Might end up spending the winter sailing the junior group 420 and worry about boat ownership in the spring.
The Kirby 7 is glass, by the way, and is at Bourne End. Very tempted, but feeling too sensible right now. Who knows about tomorrow!
Rupert
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Rupert,
I am quite curious with regard to the Kirby I14. However I have no idea what kind of animal it is - obviously a very different beast to the early boats. Got a picture of the cockpit?
Steve
I am quite curious with regard to the Kirby I14. However I have no idea what kind of animal it is - obviously a very different beast to the early boats. Got a picture of the cockpit?
Steve
Steve Hawkins
1967 National 12 2383 "Sparkle"
1967 National 12 2383 "Sparkle"
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Hi Steve, there are some photos of a Kirby VII on the Blakeney Sailing Club website, the light blue one
I have one myself, well built and strong, and by a good constructor.
I have one myself, well built and strong, and by a good constructor.
Chrisrjwood
Jollyboat J325 Serendipity
Rouse I14 'Brown Trousers' K1094
Kirby 7 I14 Last Chance K1120
Penultimate I14 K1337
Int 14 K391 Velocity
Uffa Fox I14 Nymph K524 (under restoration)
Jollyboat J325 Serendipity
Rouse I14 'Brown Trousers' K1094
Kirby 7 I14 Last Chance K1120
Penultimate I14 K1337
Int 14 K391 Velocity
Uffa Fox I14 Nymph K524 (under restoration)
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Off to look at a Leader on Thursday. Liked the look of Dean's at Hunts. Thoughts on anything to look for?
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Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
Good one.
Cheers Al
Cheers Al
Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
I always thought the Leader was what you bought if you couldn't make up your mind between a GP14 and an Enterprise, but maybe I'm being unkind... What are its particular virtues?
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Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
They are fast, vice free boats - the Enterprise is fast but a bit fraught downwind, the GP is not fast. So, theres your reason why to buy one! Also of course you have the spinnaker to play with - even if its not very big. In a sort of way, the Leader was the Comet Trio of its day - able to do most things well, but nothing especially brilliantly.
And despite feeling as big as a wayfarer to sail, they are banter weight in comparison, so handing ashore is a pleasure.
The GRP composite one I learned to sail in (so no bias there, then!!) was very flexible!!
Im sure Rupert will enjoy sailing it a lot. As will anyone else who gets a go....
And despite feeling as big as a wayfarer to sail, they are banter weight in comparison, so handing ashore is a pleasure.
The GRP composite one I learned to sail in (so no bias there, then!!) was very flexible!!
Im sure Rupert will enjoy sailing it a lot. As will anyone else who gets a go....
j./
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Finn K468 'Captain Scarlet'
British Moth, 630, early 60's 'Pisces'
!!!! Not CVRDA !!!!
Comet Trio - something always ready to sail.
National 12 "Spider" 2523
Finn K468 'Captain Scarlet'
British Moth, 630, early 60's 'Pisces'
!!!! Not CVRDA !!!!
Comet Trio - something always ready to sail.