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by jonathan
Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:59 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Brightlingsea - Aug BH
Replies: 25
Views: 10506

Re: Brightlingsea - Aug BH

Well Roger, only two boats turner up plus moi! It was fine and unny on Sat and wild and windy onSunday and Monday. We did go out on Manday though. Bob and Sue's Mercury was violated by a Laser being driven by a boy racer on port and now has a fine laser shaped hole port side near shroud plate. My ho...
by jonathan
Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:51 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Advertised as an Ent
Replies: 16
Views: 3747

Re: Advertised as an Ent

I would take a stab at this being an early Graduate which has been measured with the usual ebay tape!
by jonathan
Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:05 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Brightlingsea - Aug BH
Replies: 25
Views: 10506

Re: Brightlingsea - Aug BH

Garry I will take a closer look at the sail when I pull it up ther mast to see if there are any outlines of other numbers or class insignia but when Chris takes delivery of the pile of cotton and dacron (4ft 6" high) of folded mixed cloth he will no doubt let us know where they may have come fr...
by jonathan
Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:23 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Brightlingsea - Aug BH
Replies: 25
Views: 10506

Re: Brightlingsea - Aug BH

Hi Chris. I think you might need a bit of sun cream for the bonce whereas I may need a bit of dubbin for my boots. I think this area had close ties with the Low Countries through maritime links; packet boats to The Hook, Hamburg and Esjberg running out from Ipswich, Felixstowe and Harwich/Parkestone...
by jonathan
Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:47 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Brightlingsea - Aug BH
Replies: 25
Views: 10506

Re: Brightlingsea - Aug BH

The microclimate has wavered just a bit I must admit but all looks well for the weekend. I can muster a couple of old boats for those not wishing to tow so please ring me or email. Numbers would be handy as Sunday is the clubs day of rest following Pyefleet Week. I have acquired an oddish suit of co...
by jonathan
Fri Aug 15, 2008 5:08 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: top secret
Replies: 7
Views: 3381

Re: top secret

In that case an ultra 40 cat and force 7 wind to blow it along. Still happy b'day for 18th
by jonathan
Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:38 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Bright Images
Replies: 8
Views: 2373

Re: Bright Images

Look out for the companion book Sailing Small Waters by Clifton Reynolds. from that book you can see how the club got a certain reputation. It makes a very funny read.
by jonathan
Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:28 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: top secret
Replies: 7
Views: 3381

Re: top secret

Da de da da de du.......

Boat prezzie - mmmm Snipe with cruising rig with powered trolley to retrieve from water.

Happy birfday, may'h from Sunny norf Essex innit!
by jonathan
Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:21 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Brightlinsea Event + special offer
Replies: 0
Views: 3443

Brightlinsea Event + special offer

Sorry about silence but i have lost my computer due to bugs and all data locked up. The Merlin De May and Vintage Classes will have two races on Saturday 24th Aug Both will sail as a class as the last starters in the starting sequences at around 10.30am and 2.30 PM Sunday will be the same and we wil...
by jonathan
Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:44 pm
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Solid foam buoyancy
Replies: 26
Views: 8490

Re: Solid foam buoyancy

Lacing down should do the trick and bags shouldn't squeeze up. Works like a well fitted sports bra - apparently!
by jonathan
Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:49 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Thanks, Frensham! Remember Brightlingsea
Replies: 2
Views: 2158

Thanks, Frensham! Remember Brightlingsea

Thank you Nick, Charles and Co for all your hard work and a good Sundays meeting (couldn't make the Saturday) Good turn out and many splendid boats and slendid tea. Thank you for organising my crew as well. Pity about the wind though but thats not really a committee matter. Please pencil in Brightli...
by jonathan
Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:38 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Firefly 912 (to scrap?)
Replies: 4
Views: 1461

Re: Firefly 912 (to scrap?)

I suggest you contact Ray Smith of Tomato Boats West Mersea who is a demon at getting Fireflys back on the water.
by jonathan
Thu Jul 03, 2008 3:07 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Grandad again!
Replies: 4
Views: 2491

Re: Grandad again!

Only a "little bit" of red hair means he has your genes good and proper then!
by jonathan
Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:50 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Grandad again!
Replies: 4
Views: 2491

Re: Grandad again!

Mazeltov!
by jonathan
Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:42 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: Boat specific handicaps
Replies: 75
Views: 25804

Re: Boat specific handicaps

Now that should start things off