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by Tom Gurney
Sat Sep 05, 2020 3:00 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Second hand sails
Replies: 2
Views: 3130

Second hand sails

This is a bit of an ask, but before I drop £220 for a new jib, does anyone have any old sails they would like to sell? I am after just a jib but would take a full set if they are in good condition. My current jib is falling to pieces, as the previous owner appears to have left it on a furler for a w...
by Tom Gurney
Sat Jun 20, 2020 3:59 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Mainsail hook on mast
Replies: 11
Views: 23597

Re: Mainsail hook on mast

Had this issue when I first had my boat, I bent the hook inwards slightly with a pair of pliers, so the hook was more in-line with the mast track, do be careful not to bend it in too much, as this could mean the sail comes of the hook when you are sailing on port tack...
by Tom Gurney
Mon Jun 15, 2020 4:51 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Tiller bar length...
Replies: 1
Views: 2579

Tiller bar length...

Think it might be about time to address this issue... When sailing upwind I normally end up pumping the helm to get the boat to hold a straight course. Looking back at a video of me sailing, I have noticed my leeward rudder is never straight. when the windward rudder is straight the leeward is alway...
by Tom Gurney
Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:25 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: downwind in heavy weather
Replies: 5
Views: 10651

downwind in heavy weather

Having been thrown out the back of my boat while racing in plymouth this weekend, I was wondering what people did to stop this. I had my feet under the straps but when the bow dipped I slid forward and was dragged out by the water coming back over the tramp. Any tips on stopping the boat sailing of ...
by Tom Gurney
Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:46 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Carnac 2019
Replies: 27
Views: 37923

Re: Carnac 2019

Bit late to the party, Aaron and I have booked a ferry from Plymouth to Roscoff and are going to Eurocat. We are really looking forward to it and hoping to see you there.
Who else is coming?

Thanks, Tom
by Tom Gurney
Sat Nov 17, 2018 7:36 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Skeg repairs
Replies: 2
Views: 2964

Skeg repairs

I am about to start my winter maintainance and am wondering if there are any rules / recommendations on skeg shapes. Thanks, Tom