Or even get the government to finance it (us the tax payer) it seems to work for the greedy bankers, hedge fund managers and the like

I'd go for the RNLI every time

That date is the 8th October 2009 I have just signed it so lets all have a go.

Though we all hope we never need the services of the RNLI its good to know they are there and willing to put their own lives at risk for us

Nice one Bob, Team "PIE" will be there (Ben and my none sailing Son Dan call me the pie man)

Have also booked my camping site, 2 boats already packed on a road trailer, a couple of pockets full of Beer tokens and chomping at the bit for Saturday to come

Hi Bob Can you book a Tent pitch for me or is this not the place to book it, as Ben and I plan to be there asuming you have booked a decent breeze this year, and some fine bright Autumnal skys :) Speaking of the TT we have never sailed at grafham (due to the howling gail of the winter series last ye...

We are with Tiscalli which seems to be Italian for dont bother trying

Me neither Carl, Robert must know something we dont

Hi Robert, see you at the September TT at Carsington

Hi guys can anyone tell me the max length of the mainsheet and traveller lengths as I am looking to replace mine as I think they are a bit short, especially down wind in light air I cant get the full benefit of the wind and people keep catching me up :? Have used the search facility on the chat page...

Martin

Very good, like the Icons but no explanations when I hover over icons on my Mac!

any Ideas

last week we had 5 out in that high wind for the first two races with a mix of intrepid monohulls who all retired before the start of the third race which only boasted 3 Sprints out on the water myself Ben and Dave Walker, where the boat and wind proceeded to give us all a good battering, (still rec...

Thought we had all hibernated again, good to hear from you Bob.

There should be a fair contingent from Halifax SC Myself and Ben with Charles, Dave Walker, Robin Boardman and Steve Davison.

If the plan comes together

Hi Martin Yes I have found that just finished reading it, came back to chat to see if anyone had answered and and there you were :D I seem to remember the Article in the Newsprint had pics and a further explanation. But George's article "supercharge your Dart15" Helps, Come to think of it ...

Hi All I remember reading in an issue of Newsprint an article on rudder alignment and was just wondering if I can find the same article on the web site :?: I have searched the Archive (maybe using wrong terms) but have come up with lots about Rudders but not what I am looking for, does anyone know i...

sorry Erling I have damaged the skegs but I blame it on the Concrete cobbles at Marconi, you would think I would know all about concrete ramps and underwater breeze blocks after sailing at Halifax wouldnt you. Yesterday I repaired with Gelcoat and will wet and dry it one night this week the two boat...

Hi Kev & Martin Ben and I will be setting off on Friday afternoon about 2pm Sat nav says 5 hours 15-30 mins travelling But not sure that takes into account Friday Afternoon traffic, if accurate we will be there at about 7.30 - 8pm With Traffic jams maybe about 9 - 9.30pm, still plenty of time to...

Hi Andy last night after Wednesday evening sailing a potential new member of Halifax SC is looking to buy himself a sprint 15 "more power to more hulls" and I suggested he may well take a look at Filey this weekend, as a potential place to find a Sprint for sale without going down "So...