January Ratchet

[jammy dodger]

Ratchet has now gone to the printers, hope you all think I've done a passable job! Hope I have got everything in!
Next issue will be in the new year, I want to hear from you builders what's coming and who's buying.
Profile ~ who should we do, suggestions please...
I have published a story on weight, I know what I think but want to know what you all think. Now that will be contentious...
With the price of carbon sky high, build costs will vary enormously. I would like to know how much it costs to build a competitive boat ready to sail, then we can compare with the competition and see where we are in the big picture.
Finally, are we an ageing bunch? where are the new boys and girls and what are we doing to encourage them? do too many N12's sit in garages rather than in the clubs?
What are your feelings? let me know.