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we will race against anybody but we don't gauarantee to beat them. i promise i will keep jonathan stuffed up the front end where he can do least damage
bob

hi can anyone tell me if this open is still on as there is no notice of race or race times posted anywhere that i can find. if it is count beggars maid in with supercrew jonathan garfit, weather dependant

hi all have been doing some arm twisting at the club and lined up arnge of juniors that will be available on sunday for crew duties so even if you are crewless please turn up and partake of our great lake
bob the bosun

hi there does anybody know the whereabouts of 2600 a waterloo sunset design by mervyn cook in 1972.i had a few moths designed by him over the years and would like to locate/ aquire said n12 or another of the same design if they exist
bosun bob milton keynes

hi paul
did you by any chance manage to source a crew for me i would hate to drive the 75 miles up just to watch
bob

hi paul
tow bar fitted boat in final prep but do not have a crew, would be grateful if you can help out
rgards bob

hi paul
i am planning to bring my beast if the towbar i have ordered gets fitted this week and i can bribe a lightweight to crew for me. i will confirm on monday.
bob austin
ps i know that jonathan has a prior engagement so will not be there.
is there any chance of a crew from the club if i am unsuccessful

unfortunately it does not look quite as good at the moment
bob
ps does anyone know how to add jpeg pics or make them smaller

proof she not only looks ok but does float as well. how the hell do you add jpeg pics
bob

hi rob
that makes a whole lot of sense on both counts. i was going to fit a thwart so that i could lead the main controls back to the helm and removing the iron work on top of the board would make controlling the board a lot easier. thanks very much fot the picture should be able to work out the c/board up/down haul from thar
regards
bob austin

hi all
as the proud new owner of the original baggy trousers and very confused person as to why i took on a second renovation project after beggars maid i have taken a few pics of the damage and general condition of hull right way up. the intention is to restore her to her former glory in time to sail next year on the midland circuit. so now the questions. should she have a thwart as that would give somewhere to group the control lines, they are very difficult to get at to adjust where they are. how the hell does the pivoting dagger board work as the downhaul block seems to be at right angles to the direction of pull. do the lowers need to be infinately adjustable  as the mast is controlled at deck level by a screw adjuster and therefor fixed at that point. simplifying that and the shroud tension adjustment would simplify the whole front end of the boat leaving the standar kicker, cunningham and outhaul led back to the helms area and just jib sheets and dangly pole for the crew to play with. lastly i intend to remove the damaged area on the rear port side deck and probably re deck throughout does anyone have a set of plans that i could copy as i dont think the ply will seperate from the stringers very well.seem to be having trouble attaching files any advice
bob austin mksc

hi all
beggars m,aid is now hopefully completely refurbished an ready for its 2nd sail after some major surgery to the bow and transom. if all goes well on sunday will definately be at orton mere