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In a senior moment I created my ID as 'Crusader 3422' when really I intended to be 'Crusader 3244'. It's a small matter but it doesn't feel right incorporating what may be someone elses sail no.!   I didn't seem able to change the name. Before I create a new ID does anyone know (or have the privaledges) to rename me?

Great, I just have to work out what a few of the unfamiliar pieces of string do and then obtain permission and a 'pass out' from the boss. 'Think we might get to rig and test her today.

Hi Dave, I'm sorry I can't offer any offer any news of 'Man Friday' but I can bring news of Redesmere.
I had been away from sailing for maybe twenty years but I signed up to family memebership at Redesmere less than one month ago. They're doing well  with a healthy membership and I can testify they are very welcoming to new members. They are well organised for instructing, race training and youth development with a number of club boats available to members. I even raced one of they're training boats (GP) and on the basis of an advatageous PH (no previous form) I won!.
Brian Herring is still associated with the club and I gather there are about a half dozen twelves connected to the club. I may be the most resent convert to the twelves since I purchsed 'Why Can't You!?' yesterday and already I can feel the warm and enthusiasm of the twelves wafting over me. Apart from that the purchase has put an end to my delusions of my buying one of those plastic MODs that abound now for around four times the cost.

Redesmere hosted a round of the NW Junior Tavellers Trophy on Saturday and attracted around sixty entries. Redesmere is home to Elliot Hanson who has cleaned up in the Toppers this season - Europeans at Tralee Bay, Nationals at Paignton, and the Inlands :- 1st in all!   Are you still living in the area? You're welcome to drop by.
-Chris Palmer

Hello to Olton Mere from quite possibly the most recent recruit to twelves.
I bought N3244 'Why Can't You!?' today.
I only started back sailing in the last month after being 'out' for twenty plus years.
Just possibly I could join you for the 'craic' this Saturday. Small point, despite the claimed pedigree and provenance of N3244 the vendor could not pass on a Certificate. Naturally I will want to address that but I'm not sure what progress might be made in five days. Are you guys as fussy as the Kennel Club? I don't imagine I would be in the prizes!

Is it feasable to arrive Fri eve and sleep/camp over?     thx     Chris Palmer N3244 'Why can't You!?'

Sarah, Redesmere SC (Between Wilmslow and Congleton) is a very friendly club which I joined about 1 month ago (after resting from sailing for 25 about years!). Like many clubs it has club boats available free to members and is fully geared up for instruction and race training.
I'll guess your about 20-25 mins from Redesmere while the trip from Bolton may be about 50 mins. Converse for L&LSC.

Historically I gather twelves were very strong at RSC but now like most clubs diverse classes sail in PY handicap races. That said, I gather there are about a half dozen or so twelves associated with the club and from this coming Sunday I hope to become the owner of another.
Redesmere is an attractive setting but not a large water. The wind at RSC ranges from challenging to frustrating to say the least, be it light, moderate or breezy. But then gaining mastery over the wind there would hone your skills to expoit other inland settings be they river, gravel pit or reservoir.
The training credentials of Redesmere must be pretty good because it is home to Elliot Hansen who has had a good year in the Toppers; Nationals, Inlands, and Europeans :- first in all! ..... I hope some of his magic may rub off on me!
Budworth SC is well run club and not a bad water; their juniors won the 12 hour at WLYC, however they appear to be a bit regimented and will only permit boats within their accerdited fleets. You must sail twenty races to keep your place. There would appear to be numerous members around your age especially within GP14 and RS200 fleets.
 
L&LSC used to be home to Manchester Uni SC and Elton SC was home to Bradford Uni SC - each may still be true. Universities often participate in team racing ( Ents, Larks, Fireflys were often the choice of boat) and team racing is a great way to sharpen sailing skills.
Saturday 30th August is a NW Junior Travellors open at Redesmere and around 45 entries are expected so not a bad day to look in if you are able.

Are there any twelves at Chester SC, on the River Dee?

Each of the clubs have good websites.