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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

Update from Trevor Reed. N1845 is at present, located in Cheshire, and has been for many years. Used as a school tuition boat, then transferred into private ownership.

The Commodore of Trent Valley SC has been in touch to let us know that Ken Goddard passed away peacefully on Wednesday 25th May.  Ken was in in his mid eighties, and has been a NTOA and Trent Valley SC member for many many years. Ken was a keen vintage 12 sailor and led the vintage wing of the class for many years. During his time at the Trent Valley he held many committee posts all of which he conducted with the utmost diligence. He was reaffirmed as an honorary member at the last AGM in recognition of his service.

Ken introduced me to 12 sailing back in the mid 80s and the first open meeting I sailed was with him in N2300 at TVSC which is where I got the bug for 12 sailing. So I am personnally sad to see him pass away.

Graham

Might be worth posting a Wanted advert on our adverts page https://www.national12.org/for_sale.shtml

I'm liking the look of the refurb - having seen the photo on the boat database https://www.national12.org/boats/?objecttype=boat&action=viewdetails&id=3247

Nice work

Graham

A Smuggler project has also just been posted on the National 12 For Sale list (free to a good home) https://www.national12.org/adverts/index.php?page=item&id=1813
Happy restoring
Graham

Hi Dave

The mast ram and lowers do slightly different jobs and many boats have both. The mast ram is good for controlling the fore-aft bend so good for controlling the amount of mast bend when sailing upwind. The lowers do control the fore-aft bend a bit for also control the sideways bend. Generally when you're going downwind sideways bend is bad because you lose power. So you can use the mast ram upwing and lowers downwind. Does that make sense?

Do you need both? Well on our 12 we just have lowers and use them for both upwind and downwind but the lowers pulley system has to be very powerful with little give in the rope for that to work. It is also a bit more fiddly to set up correctly. If both are already there then I'd suggest trying to use them both and see if you get on with them

There are some good guides on the website on how the controls work. Have a look at:
https://www.national12.org/hints/basic_techniques/
https://www.national12.org/hints/tuning_guide/

Happy sailing
Graham

[Helm]

Entries into double figures already 

Helm	Crew	Sail No	Boat Name	Design	Club	Notes
George Finch	Lucy Finch	3551	Over The Rainbow	Dead Cat Bounce	Royal Harwich YC
Tom Stewart	Isobel Stewart	3544	Whitebait	Dead Cat Bounce	Royal Harwich YC
Robbie Stewart	Charlotte Stewart	3501	Silverfin	Feeling Foolish	Waldringfield SC	U21 Helm
Graham Camm	Felix Camm	3530	The Very Hungry Catepilar	Dead Cat Bounce	Burghfield SC
Bernard Clark	Ellie Clark	3406	Agent Orange	Freakout	Ripon SC	Admirals Cup, No T-Foil
Phillip David	Emma Hampshire	3499	Out of the Blue	Feeling Foolish	Yorkshire Ouse SC	No T-Foil
Stuart Walsh	Theo Covi-Walsh	3546	Shades of Grey	Dead Cat Bounce	Ardleigh SC
John Meadowcroft	Anya Camm	3543	D.B. Cooper	Hijack	Upper Thames SC
Dan Meadowcroft	Zoe Ballantyne	3471	Lars Porsena of Clusium	Final Chapter	Upper Thames SC	U21 Helm
Ollie Meadowcroft	Sophie Edwards	3431	Zippy	Feeling Foolish	Upper Thames SC	U21 Helm

The N12 Open meeting at Henley is on Sunday 26th September, first race not before 11:00 for the Henley Challenge Cup.

The clubhouse, bar and refurbished changing rooms will be open. There is a marquee outside for those not wanting to go in the building.

Please bring your own lunch as the kitchen is not fully open yet, tea will be available after racing though as usual.

Come along for some lovel River Thames sailing

It was great to see so many N12 sailors at the championships this weekend  and thank you to those who purchased the new 85th Anniversary clothing. We have a few medium ladies' T-shirts left which we will bring to the 85th, but all other clothing is now only available online at www.waveclothing.co.uk


If you would like to order some clothing in time for the N12 85th Anniversary event at Northampton, please place your orders by 12.00 p.m on Friday 3rd September.


We have the following range available:

Gents T Shirt

   
•     Graphite
•     Heather
•     Midnight (teal green)
•     Navy
•     Cardinal Red

Ladies Crew Neck T Shirt

   
•     Heather Grey
•     Royal Blue

Ladies V neck T shirt

   
•     Sports Grey
•     Light Blue

Unisex Two Tone Hoodie

   
•     Heather Grey/French Navy
•     French Navy/ Heather Grey
•     Sapphire Blue/Heather
•     GreyHeather Grey/Sapphire Blue

Unisex Crew Neck Sweatshirt

   
•     Turquoise Surf
•     Navy
•     Charcoal
•     Heather Grey

So don't delay, please support the N12 Association and head over to www.waveclothing.co.uk and select N12 under Association Kit to order. (For every item of clothing that is bought, the N12 association receives a small percentage.)


If you have any queries regarding the clothing please don't hesitate to contact Alex on 07771697755.



See you at the 85th!

Alex and Jen

Warwick Pics were taking photos over the weekend. The are some cracking photos available to browse and purchase at https://www.warwickpics.com/national-12---august-2021.html

Long range weather forecast looking good for the weekend, fingers crossed....