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25th October 2013, 08:42 PM
Thread: New Rowing Design
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Read this Stillwater's Steven Price takes fast...
Read this Stillwater's Steven Price takes fast trip down Canada's Yukon River | News OK
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5th September 2013, 07:38 PM
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Fixing a fender under each wing would make her...
Fixing a fender under each wing would make her easy to climb back in from the water I reckon.
Seems odd to see shrouds on a Storer boat.
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30th July 2013, 06:44 PM
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Sailing canoe for a beginner builder and beginner sailor
There is a post on the Wooden Boat Forum about a beginner builder and beginner sailor building a Beth as a first build.
Beth Sailing Canoe as First Build?
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23rd May 2013, 03:40 AM
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Thanks for that, knew I had written something...
Thanks for that, knew I had written something somewhere about using 3mm dyneema.
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21st May 2013, 06:46 AM
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Good to have you posting here Eric. People are...
Good to have you posting here Eric. People are finding this new wide bowed Scow type difficult to get used to, so more discussion of ideas can only help. Such a design winning the Transat 6.5 fleet...
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17th May 2013, 05:53 AM
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Quenet Yann's SKROWL Carl Cramer's boat of the week.
Carl has posted a very interesting boat as his Boat of the Week on the Wooden Boat Forum.
SKROWL | My Wooden Boat of the Week
http://boats.woodenboat.com/wp-content/uploads/Skrowl.png
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5th May 2013, 03:31 AM
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This is the very latest Farr designed Volvo One...
This is the very latest Farr designed Volvo One Design. Does that bow look familiar
https://www.thedailysail.com/files/imagecache/Article_image/article_images/VOR120628_FARR_0006_620.jpg
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25th April 2013, 08:08 PM
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Cannot see a price anywhere, but this sail design...
Cannot see a price anywhere, but this sail design was on the blog section,
http://www.shaw4.org/Images/sail/sailplan.png
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25th April 2013, 02:47 AM
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This Shaw4 dinghy was featured in yachts and...
This Shaw4 dinghy was featured in yachts and Yachting. Looks familiar to me, amazing.
http://www.shaw4.org/Images/12-s.png
Shaw4
http://www.shaw4.org/Images/sailing/sail4.jpg
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9th January 2013, 09:09 PM
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Fantastic lug sail. One of the best looking lug...
Fantastic lug sail. One of the best looking lug sails I have ever seen. Huge congratulations.
Here's how I ensure my sail is set for maximum power and windward performance.
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6th August 2012, 08:15 PM
Thread: Another UK GIS (Gizzle in Hants)
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I know that a 70mm, 1.65mm wall or 16swg, alloy...
I know that a 70mm, 1.65mm wall or 16swg, alloy tube is fine for a 100 sq ft lug sail. So, does anyone know what stiffness that is?
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5th August 2012, 10:14 PM
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I did quite a simple eye splice. This Marlow demo...
I did quite a simple eye splice. This Marlow demo video is the bees knees, and will not slip when there is no load.
D12 Brummel Lock Splice - YouTube
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5th August 2012, 04:27 PM
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Interestingly I had just come to this thread to...
Interestingly I had just come to this thread to post about using dyneema, so MIK your question is well timed.
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5th August 2012, 08:38 AM
Thread: Another UK GIS (Gizzle in Hants)
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It's good to hear that carbon fibre tubes might...
It's good to hear that carbon fibre tubes might be prepared to help out.
I know they supply Anglia Yacht Services with their lug spars for their larger Deben Lugger. They wind extra material to... -
15th July 2012, 11:02 PM
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Solway Dory make and produce commercially a...
Solway Dory make and produce commercially a bermudan rig for £380. That's everything. Mast,boom, sail, fittings. The Bermudan Rig By the way, this rig is wonderful in use. The boom fits over the mast...
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14th July 2012, 11:37 PM
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A youngster at the club had a Byte CII and...
A youngster at the club had a Byte CII and capsized racing, completely tearing the sail apart.
Have to feel the Storer way would gain 90% of the benefit at 10% of the cost. Standard alloy tubes, and... -
13th July 2012, 08:38 PM
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The side decks look to separate into three...
The side decks look to separate into three sections. Nice wide side decks too, very comfortable.
Thinking about the middle section. Solway Dory are just completing 2 ply decked Shearwaters and... -
12th July 2012, 10:56 PM
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I guess if you are using a sailmaker, then he...
I guess if you are using a sailmaker, then he will be able to make you a lovely sail, which is important to properly evaluate the hull performance. Should think he will combine luff round and...
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12th July 2012, 09:37 PM
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Rick's going to need a low cost trial sail pretty...
Rick's going to need a low cost trial sail pretty soon so if it helps I have drawn up a sail in SailCut4. By using a 4 panel horizontal cut layout the 3 panel seams can be overlapped at 50mm giving...
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3rd July 2012, 06:54 PM
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There is a very good 7 page article about Phil...
There is a very good 7 page article about Phil Thiel and his designs in Wooden Boat Magazine Oct 2011 No222. You can buy digital downloads very reasonably from their website. WoodenBoat 211-Current -...
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3rd July 2012, 03:25 AM
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Phil Thiel has spent many holidays on the French...
Phil Thiel has spent many holidays on the French canals and his special slow boat style of low cost pedal drive and outboard drive designs are designed for "low cost an go".
PEDAL - POWER AFLOAT
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29th June 2012, 08:58 PM
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Across Europe in a sort of "PDR" motorboat
This funny video shows just how much adventure is possible at minimal cost. reminds me of the PDR, perhaps a new design for you know who!
Across Europe in a Paperboat on Vimeo
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13th May 2012, 04:11 PM
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I recently owned an Oughtred Tirrik that had the...
I recently owned an Oughtred Tirrik that had the brightwork finished with Deks No1 and No2 and it looked superb.
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12th May 2012, 04:57 AM
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Took the hull off the moulds. Amazingly light...
Took the hull off the moulds. Amazingly light hull, must be about 20kg. It only uses 2 sheets of 5mm.
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24th April 2012, 05:34 AM
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Home build version of Truc12 ...
Home build version of Truc12
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21st April 2012, 05:47 AM
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You called? My pal and I were building the...
You called?
My pal and I were building the Snipefish together and having great fun. He's been so busy sailing all over the place that we haven't met up for a long time.
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23rd March 2012, 10:12 PM
Thread: Another UK GIS (Gizzle in Hants)
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You have chosen well, ordering with Sanders...
You have chosen well, ordering with Sanders Sails. Their Scow lug sails are superb. You may well have the finest Goat sail ever made.
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16th February 2012, 06:57 AM
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Jo, how kind of you to post your video of the...
Jo, how kind of you to post your video of the Cornish Skiff (and Flashboat?) in action. Much appreciated.
I noticed your videos also included two SCAMP videos. Is SCAMP a favourite?
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6th February 2012, 04:50 AM
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Sorry to see the damage Alex. I thought you had...
Sorry to see the damage Alex. I thought you had your summer when we had freezing weather and snow?
Reckon she will be fine when dried out. Just look here at how badly damaged Ullapool's Skiff was,... -
30th December 2011, 05:08 PM
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Congratulations on the big day. She looks great,...
Congratulations on the big day. She looks great, rig looks great. What a memorable day for your family and especially your daughter catching such a huge fish.
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19th December 2011, 05:43 AM
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Terrific to see your photos Alex. Huge...
Terrific to see your photos Alex. Huge congratulations.
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17th December 2011, 09:26 AM
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"Well, tomorrow is the Big Day!" Have a great...
"Well, tomorrow is the Big Day!"
Have a great time Alex, you so deserve that first sail. Don't go out in too much wind!
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22nd March 2011, 08:10 PM
Thread: solving a mystery
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Bruce, I think where we differ if that I think...
Bruce, I think where we differ if that I think the beginner needs a vang just as much as anyone, more so. It's not a tweaking device, it's a safety device.
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22nd March 2011, 12:46 AM
Thread: solving a mystery
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I raced on an OOD34 for many years in the 80's. ...
I raced on an OOD34 for many years in the 80's.
In strong winds, when sailing hard pressed downwind with a huge masthead kite up, we would always rig a preventer to the boom. This was fixed from... -
22nd March 2011, 12:40 AM
Thread: solving a mystery
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I also agree with you!!! I would not be...
I also agree with you!!!
I would not be without an adjustable vang. No way.
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21st March 2011, 10:25 PM
Thread: solving a mystery
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The word "vang" is not actually the correct one,...
The word "vang" is not actually the correct one, in the context of what is needed.
A vang is adjustable, needs blocks and cleats and pulls downwards on something.
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21st March 2011, 09:38 PM
Thread: solving a mystery
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Ok, have managed to watch the video without being...
Ok, have managed to watch the video without being transfixed by that super clean wake.
Just watched the sail all the time.
John flips the extension ready for the gybe.
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21st March 2011, 09:13 PM
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Leaning over plywood, unsupported back, is what...
Leaning over plywood, unsupported back, is what brought on my sciatica. Then the same leaning over and marking out sail cloth made it miles worse.
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21st March 2011, 09:36 AM
Thread: solving a mystery
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John, what a fantastic video. I have to say, I...
John, what a fantastic video.
I have to say, I cannot believe how clean Goat's wake is. Unbelievable. No wonder she is so quick. I am astounded a boat can have such a clean wake.
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21st March 2011, 03:20 AM
Thread: solving a mystery
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Thanks so much for your post AJ. You pose...
Thanks so much for your post AJ. You pose questions, suggest answers , just what I was hoping for when I started this thread.
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20th March 2011, 02:47 AM
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I contacted the seller as well and tried to...
I contacted the seller as well and tried to convince them that the plans should go to Iain Oughtred. They were very sceptical about my approach and did not seem to believe me that I just wanted Iain...
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18th March 2011, 11:42 PM
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Hi Alex, is Le Tonk a soak in oil/varnish type...
Hi Alex, is Le Tonk a soak in oil/varnish type product? I thought it was?
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15th March 2011, 07:07 PM
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Wonderful fun, Perttu. Brian
Wonderful fun, Perttu.
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11th March 2011, 11:13 PM
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Great illustrations. what sail area are the two...
Great illustrations. what sail area are the two sails?
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11th March 2011, 05:42 PM
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That's a neat looking machine. Which model is it?...
That's a neat looking machine. Which model is it? No wheel to turn. On our machine one of us was constantly having to turn the wheel when the cloth thickness overpowered the machine at the multi...
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10th March 2011, 10:20 PM
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Dave, it's great to see someone else using...
Dave, it's great to see someone else using Sailcut4. I think it's a great resource for all lug sail sailors. Lots of fun and so much to learn about sail shaping.
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1st March 2011, 10:46 PM
Thread: solving a mystery
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Hi Robert here's a video of an experienced...
Hi Robert
here's a video of an experienced canoeist practicing capsize recovery. it's not entirely the same as a decked sailing canoe but the way he re-enters the boat is very neat indeed.
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27th February 2011, 10:24 AM
Thread: solving a mystery
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Hi Robert, realise MIK will answer this but I...
Hi Robert, realise MIK will answer this but I just want to mention my experience with side buoyancy bags on my first open sailing canoe.
When laid on her side she floated very high, very little... -
17th February 2011, 09:54 PM
Thread: Stand Up Paddle Board
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You can do this standing ...
You can do this standing
http://www.thesupstore.co.uk/images/stories/94.jpg
Believe it or not that is an inflatable board!
this is a Uk webstore STARBOARD
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16th February 2011, 01:25 AM
Thread: solving a mystery
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Hi Robert, Peter will kill you for posting that....
Hi Robert, Peter will kill you for posting that. I will certainly tees him when we next are in contact!
Such a simple yet unexpected capsize. Busy rowing out, rig blowing free, gust comes and...