CVRDA

Nick Aubrey sold Uptown Girl, a modified NSM2, to me in order to fund ROTS "Riders on the Storm". Both boats were weight carriers as he and Chris Rutter, his crew, were both 'big boys'. They were also glorious examples of Guy Winders best work (the boats that is, not Nick and Chris). Along...

........and then there was the Fireball called 'Slipadichtomy'. I had a Lark called 'Drot so nunk as thinkle peep'. One of Ian Holt's Merlin designs was called 'Nice Legs'. So many more. Len Allison's GP at Bolton was called 'Shy Talk', then 'Shy Talk 2'.

Nick

Charles took the words out of my mouth. I've sailed Solos for the last 20 odd years, and I don't consider myself the decrepit old fart that Rupert obviously thinks Solos sailors are. What that makes Mirror sailors I shudder to think. The Solo is a slowish boat undoubtedly, but that just makes for cl...

Now here's the news you've all been waiting for. The 2007 CVRDA event at Frensham Pond will be over the weekend of 14th/15th July. The date, the water, and the wind are all booked. Further details nearer the time, and I know it's early notice, but put it in your diary NOW !. Charles and I look forwa...

On JPA's note about CVRDA boats. There was a boat called a Bullet some years ago. As I recall it was a sort of minature Fireball. I don't remember the method exactly, but this had a feature whereby the buoyancy tanks converted into water-shedding conduits when the boat was brought upright. Maybe som...

Sorry we can't be with you this year, 'officating' at the Laser Open at Frensham.
But best of luck to all, enjoy your weekend.

Nick

Now you've been and gone and done it, proper like. The missus saw the mesage, and "Where two or three Finns are gathered together........." Hope to be there, with Finn.

Details on Frensham Pond will be out soon.

Also I'm going to the Vintage day at Bewl - 30th July. Any takers ??

Nick

Well said, that man. When we were deciding on boats for the first CVRDA event at Frensham, we had some difficulty over Larks. The club was very instrumental in getting the class off the ground in it's early days, and Lark 12 was, and is, a regular turnout. We decided that the spirit of the law was m...

There is an old Finn advertised on Boats and Outboards. I went to look at it, but considered it past saving. However, the Needlespar mast looked OK. It might be worth following up.

Regards

Nick

J200 for sale on Boats and Outboards.. Looks very forlorn. Too big for me, but someone rescue it - please.

Regards

Nick

Actually, the water at Frensham is large enough for IC's. but 17'is over the limit we are allowed, which is 16', but if I really thought a couple of IC's were coming I guess we could stretch a point !

Regards

Nick

Rupert. You bet your ass ! I've already been tempted by several, but need the space first - hence the need for the Finn to go. So far only timewasters.

Nick

Fully intent to be there on the Sunday, if I still have a suitable boat, but regret the Saturday evening is not possible

Regards

Nick

Yes, to make way for the next project, THE Finn (K60) is for sale. Probably the best Fairey Finn in the country, the boat comes complete with a good combi, excellent cover, three sails (including one reasonable North), two rudders, one fixed - one lifting, and all ready to go. This boat has been com...