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The Hunts Open is on the 20th April.

It would be great to see some N12s at Hunts on the Saturday 20th April.

The club will be open from around 08:00.

Venue: Hunts Sailing Club, Harrison Way, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4YA

Date: Saturday 20th April 2024
First race: 11:00
Number of races: 4, 3 to count
Entry fee: £20

Sailing Instructions: https://huntssc.org.uk/index.php/race/sailing-instructions

Contact details: Paul Jefferies N3394 Annie Oakley - message me via email blaze655@googlemail.com or Facebook.

Richard

Good question. Up to this point the National 12 handicap  had generally been reducing. The reducing handicap would seem to tally with the steady improvement in speed of the new boats and developments in rigs etc. I think this is first increase in handicap and isn't obviously linked to any changes within the class. It's therefore an interesting question as to whether we should change the historic guidance. Changing history doesn't quite seem right but then we need to view that hsitory in the context of the current published handicaps.

I think this is something for the National 12 Committee to discuss. I'll suggest it is raised.

N3484 Total Perspective Vortex  was the star of the National 12 stand at the 2024 RYA Dinghy Show. She was apparently runner up in the concours d'elegance. This is a photo of her on the stand during Dave Hollom's dinghy design talk. There is more about the show here

Now re-named Total Perspective Vortex and painted purple.

Here are the photos of the renovation in progress. The beautiful paint job was done by Phil Scott.

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Please see note from Northampton on logistics

Dear all,

We are looking forward to welcoming you this weekend to Northampton Sailing Club for the Solo Inlands Champs and the National 12 Inlands Champs. I'd like to share some logistics and access information for the weekend.

Please note we expect many people this weekend at the club, specially on Saturday evening 6pm to 9pm) for the bonfire event where we expect about 400 people , because of that we need to be super organised with parking of cars, motor homes caravans and trailers, so I please kindly ask you to follow the guidance below.

- If you have a motor home or caravan please park on the hard standing as you enter the club on your right. Please see photo with blue area highlighted. 

- If you have car please park on the grass on the right side of the road , please see photo with red area highlighted.

- Please be mindful with your trailer so we can maximise parking area.

- Attached NOR and SI so you have them on hand.

- On arrival please remember to stop by reception to register  and/ or sign in.

- Galley will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday , and for breakfast and lunch on Sunday. If you arrive tonight (Friday) plenty of  options for food in Brixworth all within a 5 minute drive / 20min walk from the club . 
     - Pub (George Inn or Coach & Horses)
     - Curry (The Purple Ivy) 
     - Fish and Chips shop
     - a Co-Op

See you tomorrow!

Maria E. Franco 
NSC Solo Fleet Captain 

Here are the details for the Henley Open Meeting.

There is a supper the night before at 19:30.  3 courses for £10. Camping is available on the club grounds free of charge, details from Jeff Manning secretary@henleysailingclub.org.uk

First start on the Sunday is at 11am.

Entry for the meeting is £5, lunch will be £3 per person and teas will be available as usual after the event.

See the club website for directions https://henleysailingclub.org.uk/

The Dinghy Shack Meeting at Yorkshire Dales SC is on Sunday 17th September. The format is the same as recent years, linking in to the Club's normal racing programme but with our own fleet start. That is 2 races in the morning, first start 11.00am, come in for lunch, then 2 races after lunch, 3 out 4 to count.

Currently their website doesn't show us having an Open however that is a slip of the Web, their Sailing Secretary certainly knows we are coming 🙂

As normal please can let me know if you are planning to attend so I let the Club know numbers before hand !

All the best,

Neil
neilmcinnes2010@hotmail.co.uk

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Venue: Hunts Sailing Club, Harrison Way, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4YA
Date: 9th September 2023
First race: 11:00
Number of races: 3, 2 to count
Entry fee: £20
Sailing Instructions: https://huntssc.org.uk/index.php/race/sailing-instructions
Contact details: Paul Jefferies N3394 Annie Oakley 
Email blaze655@googlemail.com 
Phone 07976 354567 

I look forward to welcoming the N12 fleet. The event is shared with the ILCAs, separate starts for each fleet.

Any questions do let me know.

Cheers 
Paul 

Could you share some photos of the mast from the rear and side in both the upright and raked positions - this might help poeple give you tips

Ah in which case, I'd eaither recommend dyneema - and splice in a loop or change the rack for a wrap-around cleat

Does the mast have a ClamCleat or a wrap-around cleat (see pictures below)? If it has a ClamCleat then you need a low stretch halyard with a sheath.  Low stretch rope is really important as any stretch results in the mainsail pullingt down the mast when you pull the cunningham on. I use Marlow Excel Racing GP 78 4mm Halyard / Control Line, Dinghy Yacht Dyneema Rope. If you have a wrap around cleat then you can use 4mm dyneema without a sheath.

Rob

I suspect the bolt will just be driven into the board, there is unlikely to be a nut bonded in. Could you get a pair of mole grips onto the head of the bolt and pulling as you twist?

Graham

Post from Francesco Ferretti

Another year has gone...boat still looking smart enjoyed some racing at TSC, a cruise up to Cullercoats and the company of dolphins throughout the summer season.

There are now 3 DCBs resident in Scotland and recently two of them were racing at Tummel Week. I was approached by one of them who suggested organising an event at North Berwick (East Lothian Yacht Club). This is quite possible to do in conjunction with the ELYC regatta which is usually held in early June. It would be really good if we could get sufficient numbers to get our own start and then we could make it the Scottish Championship and a Dinghy Shack event.

North Berwick is just a few miles up the A1 from Newcastle and is easily accessible from the south coast. The sailing is on the sea but does not normally require a long sail out. Launching is easy off a sandy beach. With Global warming temperatures in the 20s can be expected and the water is renowned as the warmest in the North Sea! It is a big holiday area so there is lots for any none sailors to do if you want to bring the whole family. This would be an extra event if there is sufficient interesting not replacing Annandale or Solway.

Another event that people may be interested in is Tummel Week which is held in the last full week in July. This is a fun week with lots of fun things going on besides the sailing (which is fairly relaxed). It is especially good for young families. Camping is available on site and camper vans and caravans can be accommodated. Loch Tummel is in the heart of the Highlands in the shadow of the 3000ft Schiehallion (photo below).

Please post here or contact me (details in the handbook) if you would be interested in attending these events

Angus Beyts

We'll be posting the results from Burton Week - Felixstowe Ferry 2022 here as the event progresses