Hi all,
Haven't had the ToY out too much lately, lots going on up here in north wales.
Wondering if anyone has an old spinnaker (symmetric) available that I can turn into a canoe sail for rafted canoes. something small, about 4m2, perhaps from a mirror or cadet. almost any state considered as I can patch things up.
Amy
small spinnaker wanted to use for canoe sailing
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Re: small spinnaker wanted to use for canoe sailing
pretty certain I have a couple of old Merlin kites, and maybe a cadet kite in the container [ and I'm in N Wales]
Tony
MR 2404 Julia Dream
N18 276 Sibrwd [ongoing project]
Hirondelle catamaran Kalipse
[down to 3!]
MR 2404 Julia Dream
N18 276 Sibrwd [ongoing project]
Hirondelle catamaran Kalipse
[down to 3!]
Re: small spinnaker wanted to use for canoe sailing
sounds promising Tony,
A Merlin Kite is probably too big, but I could always reshape and size to get something that would work with the A frame mast we construct over rafted Canoes!
Are you going to Staunton Harold?
Amy
A Merlin Kite is probably too big, but I could always reshape and size to get something that would work with the A frame mast we construct over rafted Canoes!
Are you going to Staunton Harold?
Amy
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Re: small spinnaker wanted to use for canoe sailing
Unlikely, [family issues] but not impossible. Will decide last minute.
Tony
MR 2404 Julia Dream
N18 276 Sibrwd [ongoing project]
Hirondelle catamaran Kalipse
[down to 3!]
MR 2404 Julia Dream
N18 276 Sibrwd [ongoing project]
Hirondelle catamaran Kalipse
[down to 3!]
Re: small spinnaker wanted to use for canoe sailing
I'll see if I have a spare Mirror spinny. Should have, if so, I'll be at Staunton Harold.
Rupert
Re: small spinnaker wanted to use for canoe sailing
great, thanks Rupert, I figured there's be lots sitting unused in the depths of people's attics/ garages/sheds!!
see you in June, looking forward to a new venue!
Amy
see you in June, looking forward to a new venue!
Amy
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Re: small spinnaker wanted to use for canoe sailing
Also have an old (#78) Oppi rig (mast, boom and spar) if any use let me know I can get them to Rupert.
j./
National 12 "Spider" 2523
Finn K468 'Captain Scarlet'
British Moth, 630, early 60's 'Pisces'
!!!! Not CVRDA !!!!
Comet Trio - something always ready to sail.
National 12 "Spider" 2523
Finn K468 'Captain Scarlet'
British Moth, 630, early 60's 'Pisces'
!!!! Not CVRDA !!!!
Comet Trio - something always ready to sail.
Re: small spinnaker wanted to use for canoe sailing
Yes an old oppy rig could be modified for a solo sail which I may try on the canoeI'm making. Need a spinny for a rafter canoe rig, generally I can think of plenty of uses for old sails!
Thanks everyone
Thanks everyone