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In the late 50's early 60's Colonel Wingate had a Hamble Star on a mooring opposite our houseboat on the Adur at Shoreham- by Sea. He let me look after it and at the tender age of 9 or 10 let me sail it on my own. Mad , but you learn quickly when you have to return someone else's boat on a tidal riv...

Lovely pics, Hornet 610 had a great weekend, our first CVRDA event. It was sailing like the old days, do a race , screw the boat back together, have a beer , repeat the process. we were surprised to be the only? wooden mast. Thanks to all at CVRDA and Bough Beech for an enjoyable weekend.

Hope to bring Hornet 610 to Nationals. It is within striking distance for us but is the weekend after the Hornet Nationals. .

The original builder is getting rid of Hornet 1478. Dave Gibbens built for the west country fleets and has kept one of his originals. it looks good Any interest please contact him on davegibbens@hotmail.co.uk. I have 2 good pictures of it on Photobucket but can't seem to insert them into this post. ...

We have split the wooden mast for the 1959 Hornet. It came apart cleanly except where there had been some attempts to put later glue in. I understand that a good way of clamping it is to use strips of inner tube. Is this wrapped round in a continuous spiral or in sections? Also what glue is suggeste...