Apologies, I've only just seen this. This is really sad news. Alan was a great bloke, terrific sense of humour, always a pleasure to meet up and share a laugh, many happy memories. I sailed with Alan for years, he always used to put me up (and Nick) at his home usually after too much enjoyment at th...

How interesting to hear of my old boat, hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Paul, as far as I recall nothing was changed to the mast hook, the gennaker fitting was riveted on about 3/4 of the way up the mast, (Just something I experimented with for a while), but didn't affect anything else. The orig...

This is the very sad news that I didn’t want to hear. Erling was one of the great supporters of the Sprint 15 class, he did so much work for the class over the years especially as our Events secretary and the way he always turned up for events, sometimes driving hundreds of miles and bringing along ...

Liam Further to your reply, this is a copy of part of a message from Brian at Windsport that I know you have already seen, but others may not: 1) The difference between the old and new main beam is 0.5kg give or take tolerances. 2) The old style lunch box laminating lay-up weight is 1.5kg give or ta...

As far as I understand, the Laser is another manufacturer one design as we are and it also doesn’t have a minimum weight, they list only a nominal weight to allow for variations in build tolerances. The whole ethos is a fine aspiration, but you still don’t get many (if any) top Laser sailors in old ...

Guys It’s true, I've stepped down from the position of chairman. As I said in a previous post, this weight issue has caused some considerable discussion and disagreement within the committee over the last few months and may have implications for the whole class. Following a committee meeting at the ...

Erling I think what you're referring to was nearer 25 years ago, well before my time and I think yours and with a different manufacturer, when they changed the weight and the sail. Nick also played around a lot himself with a spinnaker and we didn't use that, we also didn't use the DX sail, though I...

Hi Guys I appreciate your views. This is a difficult issue for us, because up till now we’ve never been a weight specific class. Consequently if you study our rules you’ll see they never mention a minimum weight. Instead the rules state; this is a manufacturer one-design. You can debate what exactly...

Simon Farthing has 'volunteered' to do the race report.

Gordon

Well done Dave Groom for doing a great job on the National's report.

And to Cindy & Gabriel for posting those terrific HQ photographs, we all appreciate those.

Thanks
Gordon

On the contrary, I believe Erling has instigated a new trophy category for:

"The competitor who has achieved their worst result than at any previous Nationals"

Bless him.

Regards
Gordon

Terrific event at Thorpe Bay, thanks to everyone for putting on a great event. Plenty of wind and sunshine in a great location and 5 really well run races. Paul Morgan's weather forecast was spot on, far more accurate than all the professional weather forecasters, with plenty of wind on both days. A...

Hi Guys Erlings going to be stuck on the IOW this weekend because of all the activity surrounding the America's cup in Portsmouth. So any one going to Thorpe Bay this weekend who wants to enter the Nationals can give me their entry and I'll forward it on to him, so you'll still get the discount. Reg...

My entry's on the way.

And what a surprise ......delighted to see that Ray Gall is the 1st entry.

Gordon

Hi Guys I've been talking to our esteemed magazine Editor, Mr George Love and he needs some help. George is doing his utmost to put together the next magazine for May but he's feeling the pressure because he still needs articles to turn it into the magazine we love. Can I please urge you all to help...