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by RonnyDG
Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:02 am
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Budding writers needed
Replies: 34
Views: 22996

Re: Budding writers needed

I could give that a try Lasertourist, maybe send me one article to give me an idea about what I would be facing.
If a native English speaker here would be prepared to review my copy before publication it would be a lovely international team effort.
I' pm you.
by RonnyDG
Tue Sep 03, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: National Rally - who is coming?
Replies: 78
Views: 41748

Re: National Rally - who is coming?

Thank you Ian and I agree about the weird shape of the Sprite. I painted one half red to remember what side is supposed to be in the water, the part of the deck you are supposed to sit on is the one without the hole in the middle (you wouldn't tell at first sight but a Minisail is a smart design, ev...
by RonnyDG
Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:44 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: National Rally - who is coming?
Replies: 78
Views: 41748

Re: National Rally - who is coming?

Had a smile on my face when I woke up this morning. Thank you Hunts Team for creating a memorable event.
by RonnyDG
Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:28 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Minisail
Replies: 2
Views: 1594

Re: Minisail

I like the flat bottomed wood design more than the GRP one.
I agree, and compared to the GRP versions the other side -the wooden top deck- is more pleasing as well. :wink:
by RonnyDG
Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:44 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Bough Beech Rally
Replies: 13
Views: 9388

Re: Bough Beech Rally

There was plenty of wind for the morning race and in the afternoon wind picked up some more. Finally only two boats were left competing. The others were towed in with damage or half sunk, some were just overpowered. There was probably more talking than sailing as usual, but then we all had a story t...
by RonnyDG
Thu Aug 01, 2013 11:35 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Bough Beech Rally
Replies: 13
Views: 9388

Re: Bough Beech Rally

Indeed, a Minisail is strapped on the car-roof and I am looking forward to sailing at Bough Beech a lot.
by RonnyDG
Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: What was this?
Replies: 1
Views: 2749

Re: What was this?

In the north of France, the Boulogne area, at Equihen the most impoverished of fishermen families built their houses using old Flobart hulls turned upside down on top of a stone or wooden wall. From about 1850 until the second world war there was a tiny village known as "Le quartier des quilles...
by RonnyDG
Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:26 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Roadford Event
Replies: 33
Views: 20668

Re: Roadford Event

We have suggested giving a discount to anybody who brings a friend with them? Maybe it's the moment to bring it up. One of the Finn sailors at my club wants to join Dean and me for attending the Bough Beech event in August, only he won't be able to bring a boat (no roadworthy trailer, no trailing h...
by RonnyDG
Thu May 09, 2013 10:33 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: National Rally - who is coming?
Replies: 78
Views: 41748

Re: National Rally - who is coming?

Count us in please, two of us with a tent and a Minisail.
by RonnyDG
Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:10 am
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: Boat identification.......
Replies: 5
Views: 4664

Re: Boat identification.......

Bill-Conner wrote:It is for sure a Rainbow - Regenboot I found a picture of one on the REgenboot Website lots actualy!
Rainbow in Dutch is regenboog. The Regenboog class website here: http://www.regenboogclub.nl/index.html
by RonnyDG
Wed Feb 20, 2013 11:09 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Merlin Rocket Proctor XVI MR1711
Replies: 18
Views: 14619

Re: Merlin Rocket Proctor XVI MR1711

Thank you for the hint, I'll contact them.
The Merlin does look majestic on that narrow lake.
by RonnyDG
Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:41 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Merlin Rocket Proctor XVI MR1711
Replies: 18
Views: 14619

Re: Merlin Rocket Proctor XVI MR1711

A vintage fleet in Belgium, hmm?
That's interesting, could you give me a clue on where to find them. I might as well try to join them.
by RonnyDG
Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:53 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: The ideal flat bottomed boat
Replies: 64
Views: 31924

Re: The ideal flat bottomed boat

I asked myself the same question some 18 or 19 years ago (except for the Minisail bit), when I was wanting to make a wooden boat and go sailing. Both, building and sailing were new for me so it took some time to find out what would be good.  I ended up with two designs from books to choose from (sho...
by RonnyDG
Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:57 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Minisail Sprite for sale on minisail.org.uk
Replies: 16
Views: 6607

Re: Minisail Sprite for sale on minisail.org.uk

Just heard that "Minisail Dean" went over to pick up the Minisprint phil58490 spotted on Ebay.
Well done Dean. Let's hope this one doesn't sink like the two others did.
by RonnyDG
Sun Sep 02, 2012 7:44 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Minisail Sprite for sale on minisail.org.uk
Replies: 16
Views: 6607

Re: Minisail Sprite for sale on minisail.org.uk

A Sprite is CVRDA approved all right, Rupert does well in his at events (understatement). Having trouble posting on the Minisail forum? Keep trying, as for attachments use external links ( like you do here). I am certain there will be a round of applause if you announce your Sprite there. Harwich - ...