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Has anyone been watching the Merlin and Solo forums (forii?) on this subject. Makes interesting reading, especially if you attended one or more of the recent Merlin Thames meetings. I wonder who will be the first to make a formal protest? Come on Pat and Sandy, I will hold your coats.

Hi Chris. I think the N12 rules have been altrered over time so its the all up weight must not be less than etc. They chuck everything in the boat so the hull and mast weights have plummeted. The new boats are probably carrying full lumps of lead round. My 12 would have been weighed as a bare hull f...

Being male I was thinking in terms of size though as in most things technique is also important!

I think I spoke to this lady a while ago about her project. I am sorry she hasn't finished it but it is an opportunity for someone. The U-K was either decked or undecked. Mine is the latter and although a handfull in a blow she is great fun single handed in lighter airs especially if there is someon...

I am aware that there is already an import of Chinese sails. Some of the "straight out of the box"one designs have them and they are made in a mould to ensure an identical shape. One guy at my club sent his back to the boat builder as he thought it wasn't right and was surprised to learn t...

Pat - would you like me to start sounding out Brightlingsea for Aug BH?. On a technical note I think you might find the sea is warmer than fresh water especially after a period of rough weather. But there again those of us who never capsize never find this boring fact out! Can't gurantee air temp as...

Well with Brightlingsea its May or August! Please take your pick and I will see what can be done.

Do we know if the lions will have been fed by this weekend?

This boat based in north Essex is, I am told, now available. I have seen it racing and she is fast with good sails, full bells and whistles and, yes, you have to see it, still carrying correctors!

Any takers?

Well the climate depends on many varying factors but to be honest we here in Essex look at the bullshit and then make our minds up! If its crusty its fine, if its runny and holding water then its not. So simple isn't it!

Have a nice day.

Hi Pat. I really don't know about August yet. We had the Mirror champs this year so it was very,very crowded and frankly if we have things like that its best to choose another date! I know we have B14's next Whitsun but they are a smallish fleet and as there is no club sailing planned I have been to...

The shed is opposite the office. You usually have to go to the office and ask for the key. All very informal.

I am sure Brightlingsea will welcome you all agin in 2008. I will provisionally book it if you like.

This is Andy Seedhouse Boatyard in Woodbridge. Interesting little town on the pretty river Deben where visiting yotties catch Debenitus and never sail out of the river! Seedhouse is worth a visit as some boats live there til the end of their days! He has a shed full of reclaimed bits and bobs. If yo...