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by Derek James
Tue Sep 03, 2024 5:55 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Bent Mast
Replies: 3
Views: 3865

Re: Bent Mast

Thanks for suggestions .....the video is great and makes it look so easy ......I suspect Dart masts are a bit stiffer but will give it a go . Cheers Javier and Mark
by Derek James
Wed Aug 28, 2024 6:51 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Bent Mast
Replies: 3
Views: 3865

Bent Mast

Is it possible to remove a slight bend from a single piece mast ? We have a club boat at Draycote with a very gentle bend in the mast . We have tried resting it between two benches and jumping on it but to no effect . Any tips on mast straightening would be appreciated 👍
by Derek James
Thu Jul 18, 2024 2:32 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Dolphins
Replies: 4
Views: 5129

Re: Dolphins

What a wonderful video ! Best reason ever to sail a Dart 15 in sport mode .....very envious of your sighting !
by Derek James
Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:07 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Datchet TT - Entries now open
Replies: 5
Views: 7175

Re: Datchet TT - Entries now open

Hi, does anyone know if the gates open strictly at 9am or do they open a bit earlier ? Cheers
by Derek James
Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:14 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Winter Magazine on its way!
Replies: 2
Views: 12243

Re: Winter Magazine on its way!

Just received my magazine just in time for Christmas , it's a bumper packed edition which will keep me entertained over the holiday period . Yvonne you have done another amazing job and we are lucky to have you as our editor . Have a restful and proof reading free Xmas from everyone in the fleet ......
by Derek James
Fri Dec 01, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Rutland Winter TT - 10th December - Entries Open!
Replies: 4
Views: 44522

Re: Rutland Winter TT - 10th December - Entries Open!

Pond Hopper from Draycote has entered , if it's as cold as it was this morning when I sailed I shall have to bring a heater with me :lol:
by Derek James
Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:43 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Sports Nationals at Shanklin
Replies: 10
Views: 133632

Re: Sports Nationals at Shanklin

Congratulations to Liam , our new 2023 sport champion ! Looks like great racing from the results , looking forward to reading the race report .
by Derek James
Wed Jul 19, 2023 12:44 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Well done to our new National Champion
Replies: 6
Views: 55673

Re: Well done to our new National Champion

Congratulations Jenny , much deserved victory and national champion !
Love the photo's , especially the ones with hulls flying !!
by Derek James
Sun Jun 25, 2023 8:07 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Darticles
Replies: 4
Views: 24591

Darticles

I have just read the summer edition of our latest magazine ....Darticles ......and its absolutely brilliant ! Full of interesting and diverse content ranging from Phil Breeze cartoonist , racing rules ( Someone needs to explain those to me :D ) to Adventures of a life time , Andrew Berisford . We ar...
by Derek James
Sun Nov 13, 2022 9:01 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Stewartby Winter TT - 12th November
Replies: 7
Views: 17282

Re: Stewartby Winter TT - 12th November

Congratulations to Jason Clarke who won his first TT event at Stewartby yesterday ......a future champion in the making ! Thanks to Stewartby SC for organising a great event :D
by Derek James
Fri Oct 21, 2022 10:04 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Rutland Entries Now Open!
Replies: 6
Views: 11928

Re: Rutland Entries Now Open!

Hi all , I have two main sails donated by Richard Knight ( Draycote ) free to a good home . One is a SS sail and the other a Dart sail ( Conditions fair ) . Let me know if you are interested and I will bring to Rutland . I also have a new trapese harness ( Neil Pryde - Large ) for sale £50.00 . See...
by Derek James
Mon Sep 05, 2022 9:23 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Carsington TT-latest update
Replies: 7
Views: 12552

Re: Carsington TT-latest update

George , great event , well organised and enjoyable sailing :D !!! ....congratulations to Liam ......and it was good to see our younger sailers doing well in the event ....all future champions in the making . A couple of people mentioned in the bar how close the racing was .....it was good to see th...
by Derek James
Sun Jun 12, 2022 9:58 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Draycote TT June 11th 22
Replies: 4
Views: 9058

Draycote TT June 11th 22

Thanks to everyone who attended the Draycote TT yesterday , especially the travelers from Shanklin , Marconi , Carsington , Stewartby and Grafham who I think all had a great days sailing in some very challenging conditions ! The format of 4 back to back races worked really well thanks to the race te...
by Derek James
Mon May 23, 2022 5:55 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Shanklin TT 21st/22nd May - Entries now open!
Replies: 17
Views: 80096

Re: Shanklin TT 21st/22nd May - Entries now open!

Looks like great sailing conditions and congratulations to Paul and all participating sailors . Liam , I think we could use your video for sail training , very informative ..... :lol:
by Derek James
Mon May 16, 2022 3:04 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Windsport Training Event at Mylor
Replies: 1
Views: 7470

Windsport Training Event at Mylor

I have just returned from a brilliant weekend at Windsport ( Mylor ) having taken part in a training event organised by our fabulous Sprint 15 committee for new and " less " new Sprint 15 sailors . The training session was attended by Keith , Ben and Toby ( Plus dad Phil ) from Instowe SC ...