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#1
General National 12 chat / Re: 2024 PY handicaps
Last post by smilie - 26 Mar 2024, 12:08
Quote from: RichardW on 20 Mar 2024, 10:25I see that the PY number for the modern N12 has increased by 6 points, but none of the older boats have changed.  We don't have enough data at our club to get meaningful data for just a few older boats so would it make sense to revise the older boats by +6 points too?
It's interesting what you say Richard, I wonder if you club is the norm for 12's sailing at club level. With the majority being older boats and very few of the newer designs racing at club level. Resulting most handicap returns being for 'slower' boats has meant the handicap has started to reflect the situation at your club. 

How does the current handicap compare to the suggested older boat handicaps?
#2
General National 12 chat / Re: 2024 PY handicaps
Last post by grazz - 22 Mar 2024, 08:28
Richard

Good question. Up to this point the National 12 handicap  had generally been reducing. The reducing handicap would seem to tally with the steady improvement in speed of the new boats and developments in rigs etc. I think this is first increase in handicap and isn't obviously linked to any changes within the class. It's therefore an interesting question as to whether we should change the historic guidance. Changing history doesn't quite seem right but then we need to view that hsitory in the context of the current published handicaps.

I think this is something for the National 12 Committee to discuss. I'll suggest it is raised.
#3
General National 12 chat / 2024 PY handicaps
Last post by RichardW - 20 Mar 2024, 10:25
I see that the PY number for the modern N12 has increased by 6 points, but none of the older boats have changed.  We don't have enough data at our club to get meaningful data for just a few older boats so would it make sense to revise the older boats by +6 points too?
#4
Boats / Re: N28 Libertas
Last post by HRO - 19 Mar 2024, 10:13
An update on the life of N28 Libertas from owner Henry Crawly, March 2024:

I offer an alternative brief history of this vintage boat built in 1936 for my father Jim Crawley (died 2003) who to the best of my knowledge acquired it from Uffa Fox or a fellow boat builder, and sailed it before and after the war in Burton Cups.  It was named Libertas after his mother's name.

The boat has been at Blakeney SC since early 1950's, in which my family all learned to sail.  She now sits at my home near Blakeney, but hasn't been in the water for 20 years.  She has the original wooden mast and cotton sails, and a covered transom unlike N1 Gipsy.

I only offer this information having checked out the website, and was surprised to see an entry for N28 by Ken Goddard who had tracked N28 to Paul Handley who had restored her in 2008, or a boat with the same name and number, which is mildly confusing.  Boats change names and registrations sometimes, but l would be intrigued to understand this mix-up.  I'm happy to provide photos if of interest, and more importantly would be happy to hear from any restoration enthusiast who might need a project, and the free offer of N28.  It will otherwise sit in our barn feeling a bit unloved.  The boat is in pretty good condition but not yet in racing trim!

Henry Crawley    henrycrawley53@gmail.com
#5
Boats / Re: N3484 Total Perspective Vo...
Last post by grazz - 29 Feb 2024, 08:29
N3484 Total Perspective Vortex  was the star of the National 12 stand at the 2024 RYA Dinghy Show. She was apparently runner up in the concours d'elegance. This is a photo of her on the stand during Dave Hollom's dinghy design talk. There is more about the show here
#6
Boats / Re: N3484 Dream Not Found
Last post by grazz - 18 Feb 2024, 08:42
Now re-named Total Perspective Vortex and painted purple.

Here are the photos of the renovation in progress. The beautiful paint job was done by Phil Scott.
#7
General National 12 chat / Slot gaskets
Last post by rolandw - 06 Feb 2024, 12:00
Hasn't been discussed here for 10 years or so but:

  • To overlap (stick separate gasket mylar down both sides overlapped by 5mm in the middle) or not (ie just one strip cut down the middle)?
  • To cut a "V" at the aft end (self-emptying is the theory) or don't bother ('cause it doesn't actually work)?
  • Glue (ie CT1) or Double-sided tape (eg 3M VHB)?
#8
You can view some long range Photos from Sunday at Pitsford  here  https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjB2dXi

A few more will be added

Kevan
#9
Please see note from Northampton on logistics

Dear all,

We are looking forward to welcoming you this weekend to Northampton Sailing Club for the Solo Inlands Champs and the National 12 Inlands Champs. I'd like to share some logistics and access information for the weekend.

Please note we expect many people this weekend at the club, specially on Saturday evening 6pm to 9pm) for the bonfire event where we expect about 400 people , because of that we need to be super organised with parking of cars, motor homes caravans and trailers, so I please kindly ask you to follow the guidance below.

- If you have a motor home or caravan please park on the hard standing as you enter the club on your right. Please see photo with blue area highlighted. 

- If you have car please park on the grass on the right side of the road , please see photo with red area highlighted.

- Please be mindful with your trailer so we can maximise parking area.

- Attached NOR and SI so you have them on hand.

- On arrival please remember to stop by reception to register  and/ or sign in.

- Galley will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday , and for breakfast and lunch on Sunday. If you arrive tonight (Friday) plenty of  options for food in Brixworth all within a 5 minute drive / 20min walk from the club . 
     - Pub (George Inn or Coach & Horses)
     - Curry (The Purple Ivy) 
     - Fish and Chips shop
     - a Co-Op

See you tomorrow!

Maria E. Franco 
NSC Solo Fleet Captain 


#10
Brace yourselves, the entry for Northampton will go live very soon.
We are sharing the event with the Solo's so it will be busy and we do need to enter in advance.
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