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General National 12 chat / Re: Speedsails tapedrive sails

« on: February 15, 2011, 11:42:25 PM »

A few years ago, some of you might remember, I made Terry Cooke a sort of tape drive Mainsail ( suggested by Steve Norbury) made  of 2 oz Kevlar laminate  with carbon tapes stuck on to help the stresses etc. I think this sail is still around and was quite successfull
The National Twelve rules don't have secondary reinforcing limits ( only Primary ) the body of the sail has to be capable of being folded flat. what is defined as flat is another story. But the sail passed measurement and only where the tapes converged together did you need to be carefull of the stiffening rule. We also used carbon tapes to reinforce the foot stresses from time to time.
Kevan Bloor

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General National 12 chat / Re: 3344 (Ella)

« on: October 27, 2010, 09:56:43 AM »

Hi
I am pretty sure that the double floor was fitted by Paul Griffiths  before Rob owned her.
The main issue with the large jib configuration was that with a mainsail of only 2.3 ish Sq Mtrs that there was no way to depower the rig as the wind increased hence she was pretty quick upwind in light /medium conditions.
Nigel nver referred to his Asymmetric as a "spinnaker" (which is banned by the rules) he called it his downwind jib!!
The rules where altered to only allow one jib and one mainsail to be used in any Race.
Don't forget to re-register the boat -You can now do this easily online
 
Happy sailing
Kevan Bloor
Hon Certification Sec.

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General National 12 chat / Re: BURTON WEEK WEYMOUTH

« on: May 20, 2010, 05:58:01 PM »

Burton Week dinner and BBQ tickets can be ordered by emailing Janet & Kevan Bloor, tell us how many and any food requirments, like veggie.  A cheque in advance would be great providing it arrives before Wednesday next week, otherwise please please have your cheque/cash ready to exchange for your BBQ tickets at booking in. 
 

All entrants have been sent emails (your email address as on your entry form) about the BBQ and info required about 'under 18's'.  Please watch your emails as there will be more important ones coming to you soon.
 

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General National 12 chat / BURTON WEEK WEYMOUTH

« on: May 20, 2010, 04:24:52 PM »

 Hi All Burton week Competitors (and those who may enter late)!!!

Please get your Burton Dinner and BBQ Tickets ordered as soon as possible.

Weymouth need the figure by the end of this week so that they can sort out the provisions.

So Order now to avoid dissapointment!!

Kevan and Janet

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General National 12 chat / BURTON  2010

« on: April 28, 2010, 09:52:30 AM »

Hi All
Entries now at 63. Entry fees  increase on 1st May- so get your entries in to us quickly!!!!!!
 

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General National 12 chat / Re: A bit of vintage sleuthing

« on: March 19, 2010, 08:37:03 AM »

It is probable that this boat being a Mark6 vintage 1956 will not be a ribbed boat but Glued Clinker. I think that there is a strong likelyhood that all the glue joints would be suspect.
 
Kevan Certification