8 Apr 2017
Baltic Wharf Sailing Club, Cumberland Road,, Bristol, BS1 6XG
Due to lack of attendees this event has been cancelled.
Contact details: Book Your Place or get more information about this Event:
Club Website: www.balticwharfsailing.com
Weather Forecast: http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=136485
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We have just returned from racing our 60 year old Mark 2 Osprey at the 60th Osprey National Championships at Poole YC. The boat was rescued from a very sorry state in a Devon farmyard 18 months ago and we extensively refurbished it this year. It's first outing following refurbishment was at the CVRDA event at Roadford Lake. We were a bit nervous about taking it out to sea in Poole Bay but seduced by a good forecast we ventured out to find a good Force 4 to 5 and significant waves. The old boat handled it all very well, achieved a couple of 23rd finishes in the competitive 38 boat fleet and we were 32nd overall. We would like to think that with a bit of work we have demonstrated that an old woodie can compete with the latest FRP boats in this evergreen class.
Removal of the old decks has started. The construction detail is becoming visible, all the timber sizes are tiny!
John Purdie shared Simon Everest's post to the group: Classic and Vintage Racing Dinghy Association (CVRDA).
This has been spotted by a friend at the tip in Winchester. I don't know anything more about it than is contained within the photo but it certainly looks like it should be saved. They're asking £100. Any guesses for what it might be? Slightly reminiscent of a 1940s Merlin although looks more single handerish.
Making a 'new' cotton Genoa for 'Blue Peter' ( 1946 International 14) using old sails from Ebay
