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by Brookesy
Tue Jul 17, 2018 7:55 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Classic Finns in the BFA
Replies: 6
Views: 9740

Re: Classic Finns in the BFA

I must admit I do miss my sailing but I am committed to finishing my historic race car at the moment and it seems to take all my time and funds. Alan offered to let me use his boat for Roadford but again the meeting clashed with an event near home. I may pop along to the event near Lincoln just to k...
by Brookesy
Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:08 am
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Classic Finns in the BFA
Replies: 6
Views: 9740

Re: Classic Finns in the BFA

Good to see the the work carrying on Peter
by Brookesy
Sat Nov 04, 2017 2:51 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Finn nationals
Replies: 31
Views: 32353

Re: Finn nationals

I read the thread with interest, I have now moved on from sailing and gone back to classic motorsport, strangely there are great similarities. With any type of classic the key thing is to enjoy it to the maximum, and as your enthusiasm is taken on by others they too join you and as with the Finns at...
by Brookesy
Thu May 23, 2013 3:13 pm
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: FD K9
Replies: 44
Views: 15762

Re: FD K9

Ah ha you have heard of my possible move to Brightlingsea David. Unfortunately, although I have been offered a very good job over there, it has all been put on hold whilst their senior management team is sorted out, so still in the west country for the time being. I must admit I was really impressed...
by Brookesy
Wed May 22, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: FD K9
Replies: 44
Views: 15762

Re: FD K9

I'll be at Roadford as well, and I know I have some bits of FD somewhere in the garage that you are welcome to, I even have a couple of sets of continuous trapeze fittings somewhere I'm sure, but as others have said for your hull the standard set up would be best.
by Brookesy
Wed May 22, 2013 7:55 pm
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Glass fibre deck repair
Replies: 14
Views: 6639

Re: Glass fibre deck repair

I can foresee a competition for who has the scruffiest boat becoming a feature of the future Classic Finn events, something like a concours in reverse.

But you should be aware Phil that Alan will work very hard to win this one......
by Brookesy
Mon May 13, 2013 10:07 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Who's coming to Roadford
Replies: 15
Views: 12970

Re: Who's coming to Roadford

That will be just the one ox then Alan....
by Brookesy
Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:17 pm
Forum: Banter
Topic: Dinghy show?
Replies: 40
Views: 24573

Re: Dinghy show?

I'll be there all weekend on the Finn stand and look forward to seeing you all.

I have some books for you Rupert which were dropped off by Andi Wyer.
by Brookesy
Wed Jan 23, 2013 2:14 pm
Forum: Banter
Topic: Courier System...
Replies: 1
Views: 3690

Courier System...

Many thanks to Nessa, Roger and Chris for delivering my seat the good old courier system seems to work a treat. Happy to return the favour when required.
by Brookesy
Thu Oct 25, 2012 2:30 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Calling Brooksey
Replies: 1
Views: 2605

Re: Calling Brooksey

Many thanks Roger,

PM returned.
by Brookesy
Tue Sep 04, 2012 1:47 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Finn questions
Replies: 13
Views: 6136

Re: Finn questions

We use 1071 at Roadford, as do a few other clubs, if we let him use 1171 he will be going far too fast.......
by Brookesy
Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:05 am
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Finn questions
Replies: 13
Views: 6136

Re: Finn questions

I am of unashamedly biased and would of course advise to go for the Finn. A Pearson like a classic Phantom will never be competitive in a modern fleet, but will give a good account for itself in the classic fleet which is one of the advantages we have with the Finns in that we sail alongside our mod...
by Brookesy
Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:03 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Roadford Goodacre Cup
Replies: 2
Views: 4897

Re: Roadford Goodacre Cup

We have ordered the weather but cant promise anything, it will be great to see 1922 back on the water so keeping fingers crossed.
by Brookesy
Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:19 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Roadford Goodacre Cup
Replies: 2
Views: 4897

Roadford Goodacre Cup

I am not wishing to try and drag people away from the Nationals, but if anyone is not wishing to travel to Bough Beech and is closer to Roadford do not forget that August Bank Holiday is the time for the Goodacre Cup with racing open to all throughout the weekend with a BBQ and cream tea thrown in. ...
by Brookesy
Mon Jul 30, 2012 11:31 am
Forum: Banter
Topic: Insect control.
Replies: 20
Views: 15497

Re: Insect control.

I'm sure we could be persuaded to host a Classic Singlehanded Open at Roadford at some time in the future if there was enough interest.