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Bowlines, tied as close as possible to the clew.
RM

Ripon SC will host it's annual National 12 open meeting on Saturday 1 October and with Yeadon SC holding their meeting the following day there is the opportunity to have a great weekend of sailing in glorious Yorkshire.
Ripon's meeting will comprise 3 races (2 to count) with the first start at 11am and the briefing to competitors at 10.45am.  The galley will be open all day and we've some excellent local ale on sale in the bar for that after race (or perhaps between race) snifter.
Camping is available at the club on the Saturday night - please let us know if you wish to take advantage of this.  Crews are also likely to be available but we need a couple of weeks notice to get folk organised so please bear that in mind.  Early requests will get you the chance of sailing with some of our very good juniors!
Hope to see a great turnout,
Mrs RM

The Point of Ness site is fab, one of our all time favourite campsites.  It can be v windy (much hilarity when unsuspecting caravanners put up awnings and then take them down again quickly), the facilities are basic, but the views are out of this world.  The sailing club doesn't have much in the way of facilities. 
Mrs RM

Unlikely to be there, which is a shame as it's one of our favourite venues. 
RM

Highly likely that it will be a one trip trapeze outing, it is unlikely that your mast is strong enough for trapezing and you may find yourself with problems.  It's not something which is allowed under class rules.  Get fit, hike out and remember to spill wind if you get hit by gusts!
RM

I have a very good swivel fitting which is deck mounted next to the mast gate.  Works really well. 
RM

We've had a number of holidays at Stromness, staying at Point of Ness and wandering round to watch the racing.  Lovely spot.  Next year . . . .

Well we might just have to bring a boat when we head north in 2012 for our summer break!  It would be lovely to sail in Stromness harbour,
RM

Dear All
Just to confirm the final arrangements for Sunday
First Race to start @ 11.30 am with 2 races to follow after lunch
Briefing at the clubhouse
 lunch and refreshments available in the galley.
The gates should be open between 9.30 and 10.00
It seems a number of people coming are planning to try out new kit, rumours of Howard Chadwick turning up with a new carbon mast, Andy Mackee trying out new sails and Patrick Hamilton is planning one better by turning up with his new boat !
If you are stuck for a crew we may have options Contact Neil at home, details in the Year Book
Forecast is promising sunshine and 10 mph winds !
See you there
Neil McInnes
N3216

[driving]

Can't be there this year, and will be sad to miss it.  Worth noting that when we were there in April there were very big signs prohibiting motorhomes from driving along the shingle bank (you could drive last year but just not park up so we managed to get to the far end of the dinghy park at the club ok) - it would be worth someone local offering advice on this one. 
RM

Sadly we won't make the morning race as I've got some coaching to run and the child is racing her boat in the junior series at RSC, we will see what the weather is like for a last minute dash for the 2nd and 3rd races.

RM

Sorry to miss it this year, it was a great weekend last year
RM

The crew disagrees regarding the handicap!
RM

Did'nt like my last race handicap
RM

It has been a really lovely day.  Sailing in the true spirit of friendly competition (even if the small crew is still muttering about the killer handicap applied to them for the last race!!).  So lovely to welcome the fleet to the club, and we hope for a great turnout in October too.
Mrs RM
PS - Can Chadders please pass on compliments to Mrs Chadders for the truly scrumptious lemon cake!