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by Mark Aldridge
Mon Sep 15, 2025 2:06 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Boat for Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 36548

Re: Boat for Sale

..I'm up to Glasgow on Wednesday Charles - shall I pick it up for you?
by Mark Aldridge
Thu Jun 05, 2025 1:16 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Nationals - Early Bird Entries Close 13th June
Replies: 2
Views: 77580

Re: Nationals - Early Bird Entries Close 13th June

Thanks for the reminder Jenny..
by Mark Aldridge
Mon Feb 24, 2025 3:50 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Flying pig in Hull serial number
Replies: 6
Views: 12215

Re: Flying pig in Hull serial number

I think it was these muppets that bodged together some hulls and other bits at the time..

https://collinsfibreglass.za.live/Default.asp
by Mark Aldridge
Thu Feb 06, 2025 9:40 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: RYA Dinghy Show - 22nd and 23rd February
Replies: 1
Views: 6232

Re: RYA Dinghy Show - 22nd and 23rd February

I have the free RYA ticket for both days, but doubt I'd go as it's such a PITA to get to..

Anyone want it?
by Mark Aldridge
Wed Jan 22, 2025 9:25 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Sad news - Joe Armstrong
Replies: 2
Views: 5297

Re: Sad news - Joe Armstrong

This is sad news & Joe was indeed a lovely fella. Had a few pints with him @ NDYC over the years.

I'd dare to say he had a long & interesting life all of us would be more than pleased with.

RIP Joe.
by Mark Aldridge
Fri Dec 20, 2024 10:34 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Summer 2025 Event Dates
Replies: 1
Views: 4665

Re: Summer 2025 Event Dates

Is Tankerton what we know as Whitstable where we had the Nationals?
by Mark Aldridge
Tue Dec 03, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Rutland - Entries Open - Sun 8th December
Replies: 1
Views: 4442

Re: Rutland - Entries Open - Sun 8th December

Whilst I am off to GWSC to collect my boat today, the forecast is for some exciting sailing....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2650217
by Mark Aldridge
Mon Nov 04, 2024 1:14 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Stewartby - A421 Road Closure
Replies: 0
Views: 2382

Stewartby - A421 Road Closure

For those of you that approach Stewartby SC via the A1/A421, the A421 is closed just West of the A1 Black Cat roundabout this coming weekend.
by Mark Aldridge
Wed Oct 30, 2024 5:50 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Cracks in Base of Mast
Replies: 3
Views: 4247

Re: Cracks in Base of Mast

Speak to Steve @ SS Marine - he'll have seen this before I'm sure.
by Mark Aldridge
Wed Oct 30, 2024 5:50 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Cracks in Base of Mast
Replies: 3
Views: 4247

Re: Cracks in Base of Mast

Hello Mark. You could disassemble it and go get it TIG welded which is probably a wise move. Failing that it's a new lower mast section, but I'm presuming it's a 2 piece mast? Failing that, leave it & when it fails claim on your insurance & get a 1 piece mast as an upgrade which is miles bet...
by Mark Aldridge
Wed Oct 30, 2024 5:45 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Tensioning the trampoline.
Replies: 13
Views: 18429

Re: Tensioning the trampoline.

...is that PG fine tuning??

I'm doing it all wrong. :D
by Mark Aldridge
Tue Oct 29, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Grafham Entries Open - 26/27 October.
Replies: 6
Views: 10240

Re: Grafham Entries Open - 26/27 October.

It was a challenge Bob & Team Denchfield did really well to get us 4 races on the Sunday as Saturday was a non starter.

Racing I found really hard work and race 3 showed how you can get every decision wrong for me!!

Good fun overall..
by Mark Aldridge
Wed Oct 23, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Tensioning the trampoline.
Replies: 13
Views: 18429

Re: Tensioning the trampoline.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54087678463_9aebb0275e_b.jpg IMG_3358 by KTM Marky , on Flickr I stand corrected and indeed checking a pic' of my boat from Instow 2020 it is laced from Right to Left.. Was probably doing it upside down after a few beers anyhow! Does it actually matter, so long a...
by Mark Aldridge
Tue Oct 22, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Tensioning the trampoline.
Replies: 13
Views: 18429

Re: Tensioning the trampoline.

I tighten from left to right. Wet the tramp thoroughly first and it's tight when the plastic D Rings are pointing down!
by Mark Aldridge
Mon Oct 21, 2024 8:35 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Grafham Entries Open - 26/27 October.
Replies: 6
Views: 10240

Re: Grafham Entries Open - 26/27 October.

To remind you all that entry for GWSC Cat Open this coming weekend closes at 23:59 on Wednesday 23rd October. Discretionary late entry with an additional fee of £10:00 then kicks in. Saturday night supper is included in your entry ticket. Sailing & sunbathing conditions are looking good: https:...