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Are there any measurers going to Hamble who could measure my rig, mainsail and possibly jib?

I'll be arround on Saturday. I'll be on the OK stand in the morning so can do the afternoon on the N12 stand

if the holes are in the bottom half make it into a top, if the holes are in the top half make it into trousers

Andy (I assume thats who you are)

If there is not enough wind to make the selfbailers work, the only way to empty the remaining  water is to use a hand bailer. you may have spotted on my boat the 5L petrol can with the front cut off for that purpose.
when the wind is stronger, then emptying the water is not a problem: sit back go on a reach and sail fast the water should empty quite quickly.

The tension on each side is not going to be the same anyway, the boom applies tension to the leward lower because of the kiker tension so in reality the winward lower doesn't  do a lot (especially on a reach).
I've rigged my lowers using the second sytem michael describes because it is relativelly simple to fit. the only trouble with it is it adds a lot of compression in the mast which is why a lot of boats have the turning blocks in the side decks and the fixed end on the mast.

Tim,
I've got one spare. probably can't make the dinghy show this year but I'll try to get someone to take it there for you.

Due to extensive delamination of the hull, Bodger was Burnt last weekend on the bonfire at Burghfield sailing club. 

 

cant make the 22 nov but will be there for the rest

Laura, I have emailed you
Tom
N3268

results are now up
http://www.norfolkweek.co.uk/Sailwave%20results%20for%20N_W_N_S_A_%20NAT%2012%202009%20-%20NORTH%20WEST%20NORFOLK.mht

have a look at the tuning guide http://www.national12.org/downloads/tuning_guide_revised_2004_v1.pdf there is a table in there with the spreader height for various masts/boats

Sails cut for a carbon mast work fine on a aluminium mast, you just need to use a bit more prebend. (angle the spreaders more). best thing is to go to an open and get one of the good guys to help you set it up. 

next event is on the 18th. Anyone available to crew?

Hi,
I'm looking for a crew for the Burghfield winter series
if interested call me on: 07985555744

I'll be there.
Would be nice to have a few other AC's !!