Hi Graham , Windsport appreciate the value of access to class legal replacement parts and of course the sailors in the area close to the supplier are naturally very happy they have the main supplier on their dooor step, as shown by the number of emails we have recieved from those in Cornwall and Dev...

Many thanks to all the Sprint sailors who attended the show and had a chat with Ian Fraser and myself. It was a great opportunity for Ian to see where the class is and what it has and is doing. The opportunity to listen to sailors talk through various Sprint 15 aspects and future plans for the class...

Tricky little question that may have a number of solutions. Do you set the jib first and then the main or the main first followed by the jib? Starting with the basics. 1) A boat with a jib will not sail as close to the wind as a single hander all things being equal. 2) Small as the jib is, it is it'...

Hi Rob, sorry not to meet your expectations there Rob, "Boat show discounts" no. Quality product, service, technical support and class support we like to think so! and strive to deliver. Making sure we hold the stock so that when you, the sailor, want it is something we hope you agree is w...

Sprint 15 sailors coming to the dinghy show and looking to save themselves some money can order from the Windsport catparts website www.catparts.windsport.co.uk and collect at the show from Brian Phipps, Windsport, who will be on hand during the two days working alongside the Sprint 15 stand team. O...

Hi Charles, bit of an update. Ian Fraser and myself have recently been to visit Collins to review the current position on both the Dart18 and Sprint 15. As a result of a very positive few days, with a tremendous amount of open and frank talking Collins will continue to make key parts of both product...

Recent changes at Laser Centre has brought the two sister boats back together. As of January 1st 2009 the Dart18 will be supported by myself Brian Phipps and the Windsport team, working along side Ian Fraser the original license holder. In a similar exercise to when we started supporting the Sprint ...

Hi Jim, Your thoughts I am sure are interesting to us all, as a coach I see many setups and ways of sailing the same craft all with similar results. In short what suits one sailing style / sailor may not suit another, what works in one sea condition may not be the fastest in another, what suits one ...

Hi Jaycb, It is always good to get a few differnrt quotes , as the cheapest is may not be the best. Few ideas on questions Who can use the use the boat? What cover is avalible during winter months, (mast up / mast down) Policy on replacement parts, new for old etc. One of the other insurance compani...

Shrouds supplied by Windsport are plastic coated, to prevent any of the oil used to make the wire from getting on the mainsails and leaving a shroud line mark. The plastic also retains the oil within the wire that helps protect and lubricate it. If you have plastic covered shroud wires you should no...

Hi Steve, Talking battens from Windport's Catparts. We are very happyb to send battens anywhere, they come in a tube to keep them safe, the tricky bit is they are 2.00m long and that is over size for all the normal carriers. They can still be sent but the cost is likely to be between £60 and £80 for...

Hi Steve have a great one, from all at Windsport
brian

The new class mainsheet/traveller spec of 8mm dia "ALL-IN-ONE" is now up on the Windsport Catparts website item 05024 std spec and 05025 race-light spec, whipped and ready to clamp into the mainsheet block system.
Brian Windsport.

Those who attended the nationals may of seen the smart all in one hull covers that protected the "Windsport Alicat" hulls all the way from Cornwall. The covers can be fitted with or with out the trampoline on, beamed up or ready to go on the roof. They keep the hull surface clean!! (boat s...

Windsport Replacement parts at the Nationals. Tryng to compete at the nationals and supply replacement parts for people keen to get back on the water can sometimes lead to parts being supplied, with basic details noted and promise of payment to be made at a later date. If you had replacement parts f...