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by ray.gall
Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:03 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: No Ice at Draycote
Replies: 13
Views: 7525

No Ice at Draycote

The James Gang Appropriately named for a bunch of cowboys on water who need an abacus to add up and then attempt to re-write historical fact. Gang leader clearly distressed and possibly suffering from amnesia forgot to mention a fourth result, 4) Carsington glorious victory, Well Done Boys :lol: Whi...
by ray.gall
Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:34 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Draycote Water Winter Traveller
Replies: 18
Views: 24122

Draycote Water Winter Traveller

Thanks Erling :D This will mean that for the Inter Club challenge team Carsington will be back to full strength for the re-run (bad luck Derek) that is if George ever makes it back from the Alps :!: Me mate paid all that money to go sking when he could have just visited his southern friends and gone...
by ray.gall
Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:23 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Draycote Water Winter Traveller
Replies: 18
Views: 24122

Draycote Water Winter Traveller

Hi Derek Thanks for organising the inclement weather which seemed to put you off your game last year or was it the late afternoon mist :!: Look forward to seeing all my Sprint 15 chums Saurday including you Gordon :wink: Erling you never reported back on what your doctor recommended :idea: the quest...
by ray.gall
Sun Jan 03, 2010 5:51 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Sprint 15DX
Replies: 15
Views: 12772

Sprint 15 DX

The DX Main Sail requires no additional rigging. The DX Jib will require additional rigging and removal of some standard parts. Removal:- Top furling swivel and bottom furling drum as well as standard forestay / jib halyard New Parts:- Longer forestay / jib halyard New parts and fitting instructions...
by ray.gall
Wed Dec 30, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Sprint 15DX
Replies: 15
Views: 12772

Sprint 15DX

Progress report and just for the record I am racing DX at Carsington with kind permission from my multihul colleagues & CSC Sailing Committee on the understanding that my position in the fleet is scrubbed at the end of the series or single race event, basically I don't get podium positions but d...
by ray.gall
Tue Dec 29, 2009 1:20 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Grafham Grand Prix Sunday 27 December
Replies: 7
Views: 3559

Grafham Grand Prix Sunday 27 December

Due to (work commitments on 24/7 call) regretably unable to attend the Grafham Grand Prix but was wondering how Steve Sawford sailing DX in competition against other Sprint 15s faired :?: I did compete in the Carsington annual handicap Boxing Day Persuit Race sailing in DX Sport format against Robin...
by ray.gall
Thu Dec 24, 2009 1:06 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Merry christmas
Replies: 6
Views: 3420

Merry christmas

Merry Christmas to all readers of this fabulous web site on behalf of Carsington Sailing Club :D Another great year to savour and personally I would like to thank all Sprint 15ers for your good sport and camaraderie. Special mention for my team Carsington buddies George, Robin, Robert, Chris & T...
by ray.gall
Thu Dec 10, 2009 1:18 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Dodgy Tom Latest Project
Replies: 3
Views: 1925

Dodgy Tom Latest Project

As mentioned in the recent edition of Newsprint magazine Tom in Australia 8) has been recruited to race in the Sydney - Hobart Race on a Class 40 called "Krakatoa 2" the boat is locally owed. The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race follows a course down the eastern coast of New South Wales and Vic...
by ray.gall
Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:15 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Carsington Winter TT 5 Dec. 09
Replies: 14
Views: 9738

Carsington Winter TT 5 Dec. 09

Draycoyte playing mind games already, Whats happening January 10th Derek :?: Ah! the rules, I thought after last years home and away fixture (the royal WE) determined a draw :idea: I shall review last years results with Martin and inform you of the Carsington board determination as to whether or not...
by ray.gall
Tue Dec 08, 2009 1:36 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Carsington Winter TT 5 Dec. 09
Replies: 14
Views: 9738

Carsington Winter TT 5 Dec. 09

A really BIG thanks to all the travellers who came to Carsington and a special thought for Peter Lea who retired injured during the first race, hope you are feeling better? We missed our northern friends Beaver / Halifax who apparently are finding the cold of the winter too much, I heard on the grap...
by ray.gall
Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:25 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Carsington TT
Replies: 6
Views: 3665

Carsington TT

Erling we have your hot water bottle ready as requested :oops: Sun Tan lotion raedy for the boys from Halifax & Beaver 8) Derek your not supposed to openly poach another clubs valued members unless serious amounts of "Wonga" has been distributed to George, Robin & I who taught youn...
by ray.gall
Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:39 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Newsprint Autumn 2009
Replies: 9
Views: 5210

Newsprint Autumn 2009

Thanks to the pony express I am avidly reading latest edition of Newsprint, once again George congratulations on yet another magnificent insatiable read :lol: I can only imagine the hours spent late into the evenings collating / editing to generate such a splendid magazine, you deserve several wee d...
by ray.gall
Tue Oct 27, 2009 1:19 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Grafham Cat Open
Replies: 11
Views: 15818

Grafham Cat Open

My thanks to Grafham SC for arranging the breeze and event :lol: I really enjoyed the blast and slept well Sunday evening. Have to say that it was good to see on the water those "boat whisperers" from Draycote SC not been the same this summer without your blogs! Hopefully we can re-arrange...
by ray.gall
Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:00 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Grafham Cat Open
Replies: 31
Views: 19234

Grafham Cat Open

Bob Fully understand the requirement for Pre-Entry and basically having planed to attend an event I am going what ever the breeze conditions, if only to see my southern chums! On the Pre-Entry form I have stated that I will be sailing my prefferred option of Sprint 15 Sport, however, if the forecast...
by ray.gall
Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:02 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Sprint 15 Shirts
Replies: 1
Views: 1526

Sprint 15 Shirts

I belive that Gordon has sub contracted this part of his business empire to our new style guru Klye Stoneham 8) Team Carsington for our championship evening dinner sporting our 21st century "club Sprint 15 shirt" 8) Gordon was modeling vintage "slacks & polo shirt" :shock: