The biter bit...... now this is worthy of a PiXX
Pat,
I knew that I'd hear of the boat before. Nick Aubrey (working from memory here) had the original ROTS with the intention of doing well at Salcombe.
Wow indeed.......... If I get on the bike next spring and come up to Shearwater can I have a little go? Life is so hard at present, I keep seeing ads for good boats (New Potato was up for grabs the other day) but I mustn't, mustn't, mustn't............
Or can I?
D
I knew that I'd hear of the boat before. Nick Aubrey (working from memory here) had the original ROTS with the intention of doing well at Salcombe.
Wow indeed.......... If I get on the bike next spring and come up to Shearwater can I have a little go? Life is so hard at present, I keep seeing ads for good boats (New Potato was up for grabs the other day) but I mustn't, mustn't, mustn't............
Or can I?
D
David H
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 with the boat Nick gave me two very expensive sweaters embroidered 'Uptown Girl'. As you can imagine they hadn't been worn - we didn't wear them either! Both Uptown Girl and ROTS are featured in the Merlin Rocket book, though incorrectly identified.
Nick
Nick
Nick,
One of the reason why I didn't go and break the bank balance investing in 'New Potato' was that it just isn't a weight carrier. 24 stones max and the majority of that needs to be in the crew - if I sailed it we'd be 'arse end heavy' and then some!!
But worse - Niane is up for sail, at Lymington. Now there is a weight carrier for you, be a sod to get upwind in a breeze though.
Do you still have 'Uptown Girl'?
Now here is a thought. Acorss the board we're getting bigger, fitter, stronger and heavier. So why is it that more and more modern boats just don't carry weight well?
Something for the academically monded to consider
D
One of the reason why I didn't go and break the bank balance investing in 'New Potato' was that it just isn't a weight carrier. 24 stones max and the majority of that needs to be in the crew - if I sailed it we'd be 'arse end heavy' and then some!!
But worse - Niane is up for sail, at Lymington. Now there is a weight carrier for you, be a sod to get upwind in a breeze though.
Do you still have 'Uptown Girl'?
Now here is a thought. Acorss the board we're getting bigger, fitter, stronger and heavier. So why is it that more and more modern boats just don't carry weight well?
Something for the academically monded to consider
D
David H
Hi all,
the Harrier has been christened "Disco Volante" due to it being nearly as wide as it is long. (Three bonus points for the oldie that can name the provenance of that name:)). Diverging slightly, We did name the house "Beau Lochs" in tribute to alleged Scottish/French ancestry. Surprising how many people do not notice.
Nigel
the Harrier has been christened "Disco Volante" due to it being nearly as wide as it is long. (Three bonus points for the oldie that can name the provenance of that name:)). Diverging slightly, We did name the house "Beau Lochs" in tribute to alleged Scottish/French ancestry. Surprising how many people do not notice.
Nigel
Nigel,
You missed outthere - I think the Harrier would have gone well down in Bristol Docks...next time I'm taking something pointy atthe front, preferrably with a job too!
Disco Volante..... assuming you've not gone for the obvious Jame Bond link I'd plump for the Flying Saucer in the film!
Can I have my 3 points in Andrex tokens please?
D
You missed outthere - I think the Harrier would have gone well down in Bristol Docks...next time I'm taking something pointy atthe front, preferrably with a job too!
Disco Volante..... assuming you've not gone for the obvious Jame Bond link I'd plump for the Flying Saucer in the film!
Can I have my 3 points in Andrex tokens please?
D
David H
David
No, I don't still have Uptown Girl, I sold her to Jonathan Hill, who also bought my previous Merlin - 3290 - Mornington Crescent (so named because I didn't understand that game either!). 3290 was the first new boat I bought, and I was so excited I paid Guy Winder twice ! He was honest enough to refund the difference.
As I recall, New Potatoe had virtually no rocker, great in a straight line, but wouldn't go round corners. However, in Phil King's hands it won many events of all kinds, and it still seems odd to me that the concept was not developed further, in fact I think NP was the only boat of that design, or indeed near it. Perhaps I'm wrong, though.
Nick
No, I don't still have Uptown Girl, I sold her to Jonathan Hill, who also bought my previous Merlin - 3290 - Mornington Crescent (so named because I didn't understand that game either!). 3290 was the first new boat I bought, and I was so excited I paid Guy Winder twice ! He was honest enough to refund the difference.
As I recall, New Potatoe had virtually no rocker, great in a straight line, but wouldn't go round corners. However, in Phil King's hands it won many events of all kinds, and it still seems odd to me that the concept was not developed further, in fact I think NP was the only boat of that design, or indeed near it. Perhaps I'm wrong, though.
Nick
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Re: Sandtex Scow
despite desperate searching ? I never did find out why No7 is called the Sandtex Scow.. .. .. ???davidh wrote: I stepped the mast on the Sandtex Scow or Unit 7 as it should be addressed.
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Re: The biter bit...... now this is worthy of a PiXX
Talking of boat names to upset commitees, the Royal Yacht Squadron have had to contend with "Dip me in Honey" (and throw me to the... etc) which Dick Johnson enjoyed comentating on Sandhurst Radio.)
Ed, as a rower do you remember a coxless IV from Thames Tradesmen (I think.) in the early 70's They lost out on selection by the Amateur Rowing Assosiation committee one year and did the round of upmarket regattas in their boat winning everything. The boat was named ARABOC.
Modesty forbids detail but suffice to say the "bunch of selectors" at the ARA had their noses well and truly rubbed.
Ed, as a rower do you remember a coxless IV from Thames Tradesmen (I think.) in the early 70's They lost out on selection by the Amateur Rowing Assosiation committee one year and did the round of upmarket regattas in their boat winning everything. The boat was named ARABOC.
Modesty forbids detail but suffice to say the "bunch of selectors" at the ARA had their noses well and truly rubbed.
Michael Brigg
Re: The biter bit...... now this is worthy of a PiXX
John,
The Sandtex scow.......so called because, when I got it, that was what the surface resembled - something painted with Sandtex.
Sadly, dear old Number 7 may soon find it's way onto the 'for sale' section..... have no time for anything other than work at present, when no working, Race Officering......life is hard being retired.
D
The Sandtex scow.......so called because, when I got it, that was what the surface resembled - something painted with Sandtex.
Sadly, dear old Number 7 may soon find it's way onto the 'for sale' section..... have no time for anything other than work at present, when no working, Race Officering......life is hard being retired.
D
David H
Re: The biter bit...... now this is worthy of a PiXX
David.....I may know of someone looking for a Unit, so if you do put it on the market I'll pass details along.