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Nice bit of coverage in the mag ... I havn't read it yet but the pictures look nice.

Rick

This weekend we had or first sail in the 12 in stronger winds. Needless to say we had a great time.

A few questions ...

1) Is it normal to get quite a lot of water flowing up the case or do I need better slot strips?

2) Downwind with me sitting out at the back and Sarah moving behind the twart to hike created a problem because my toe straps are not long enough for her - also as I am heavier when I hiked out it got worse for her as her strap effectivly shortened as I used up all the play?

3) How far are you dropping the rig back (inches of jib halyard moved where the hook attaches to the halyard)?

4) On the gybe does the crew usually stay behind the thwart?

Any help welcome.

regards,

Rick

Having never owned a dev class dinghy before and having not owned a class of boat with a measurement certificate for 15 years it is dawning on me that there is an ammount of "admin" that goes with owning a boat of this type ...

Is there a guide anywhere to help with this?

Seems there are issues like getting certificates transfered, boyancy tests etc etc to deal with.

Is there an outline document/web page on these issues?

If not assumimng the class is looking to attract new owners it may be a good idea to put one together ...

Rick

I am interested in a second hand Numinious or Feeling Foolish.

If anyone has one they wish to sell please email me at rick@mustoskiff.com or call 01227 861049 or 07763 133399.

Must have a SuperSpar Carbon mast.

regards,

Rick

Here are some questions that I can't find the answers to on the website;

1) What is the ideal weight for each of the prevalent modern designs?

2) Is there any record of which designs/sailmakers have performed best over the last 3 years?

3) How many boats do you get at your average open meeting?

4) I assume all the top guys using carbon spars, which manufactures feature at the front of the fleet?

regards,

Rick