Hi George,

Slap-bang in the middle of back page 36 it states "Four one-day events with three to count (or 2/3 or 2/2)."

The table above clearly shows 5 events....

It just had to be a Queen Mary sailor to spot it....

Andy, The 2001 Dart 18 and 2003 Sprint 15 peaks were 25th anniversary events which appealed to members of both classes for obvious reasons, but were 2 years apart. The subsequent downs and ups for the Sprint 15 Nationals reflect, inter alia, a combination of relative closeness to many members, membe...

Hi, On behalf of the visitors I'd like to thank the members of the Yaverland SBC (and the contribution from local rival club Shanklin) for making us all so welcome and for looking after us so well, ashore and on the water. The carvery dinner (outside caterers brought in specially) was great! At leas...

There was a rumour at Marconi that Paul was thinking of sailing at Yaverland.

It was assumed that Robin would sail, as Robin is also a member at Shanklin..... where will his Club priorities lie?

Hi Erling,

If it becomes necessary to use a different car, are Wight-Link easy-going or do they insist on a revision of ticketing info via your good self well prior to travel? As you've done the bookings, we can't reasonably do an Erling impression at the quay.....

Hi Bob, At the first (and sometimes second) Summer TT I always consider sailing Sport Mode in order to get in some serious practice prior to the Sport Nationals - but only if I have been in good health and injury free for some time. But Marconi is different due to restricted choice of course - if th...

Welcome !!

If you look at the "Tips" pages via the Index on the left of the front page you'll get some help.....

This is mainly for Bob Carter - to provide background for Queen Mary Handicap Numbers. The following is extracted from an October 2011 email to QM (some?) members. "Handicap Changes Various handicap changes will be effective from the start of November, following both the analysis of our Wednesd...

Hi Pete,

Last time I came the tide was out, and visitors could put their trailers and boats in the space in the extended boat park. What arrangements this year, now your pond will be full?

The last time I bent my Sport extension it had lasted 3 years since the previous bending (and even that wasn't the first!). It broke when I tried to straighten it again, so it now has an alternative use. Point being that the alloy won't cope with more than a few bends and re-straightens, but it's wo...

Robin, Mark is heftier than you are (or should I say were as I haven't seen you in some years ! ? ). I'd commend that you retain the rear toe-loop. If it's blowing hard and gusty and you're on a screaming reach (including the very broad reach you'd sail downwind) and the bow(s) start to go under the...

Some Sprinters commented on my wide-tyred trolley at the Nationals, and some of them asked for more info. Sorry about the delay – I've had some health problems, which also mean it'll be some time before I'm sailing again..... Cons 1 my trolley has not been used for long enough to know whether the be...

Forecast temperatures in the mid to high 20s suggest that there ought to be a sea breeze from noon (if not earlier) ..... for which I doubt that wind forecasts made by Windguru et al make much, if any, allowance.

Neil,

Sorry about mistype!

I found a phone no on the NoR..... 01206303275.

Neik, I'd try contacting the Club - the NoR shows info@sailbrightlingsea.com. If you look at the Club Website - Racing Calendar - it shows an event is taking place on Thursday, but the high tide time is midday and when this event finishes and people have gone home is anybody's guess. I couldn't see ...