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by stuartsnell
Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:03 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Great British Sailing Challenge Rutland Water
Replies: 1
Views: 3895

Great British Sailing Challenge Rutland Water

44 classes entered the above event at Rutland Water Sailing Club. Saturday was to be 4 races round the cans. The wind was similar to Harwich if not even stronger & only 3 races were sailed. Steve Sawford managed to be 1st across all the classes. Sunday was a single pursuit race with the wind a l...
by stuartsnell
Sat Mar 24, 2018 2:51 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Favour Please - Pick up from Grafham/Delivery to Marconi
Replies: 2
Views: 3937

Re: Favour Please - Pick up from Grafham/Delivery to Marconi

Hi David. If no one from Marconi is at Grafham I will collect it & bring to your open.
Regards Stuart
by stuartsnell
Sat Dec 09, 2017 3:56 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: RUTLAND IS POSTPONED!!
Replies: 6
Views: 8558

Re: RUTLAND IS POSTPONED!!

Good call Jenny
If the forecast plays out we could have had sailers getting to Rutland, not sailing & then not being able to get home !!
A revised date would be great if it can be arranged
by stuartsnell
Sun Oct 22, 2017 3:24 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Grafham Cat Open 21/22 Oct
Replies: 10
Views: 12476

INLAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Well done Thomas in challenging conditions on becoming INLAND CHAMPION
You should come & race more often !
by stuartsnell
Wed Feb 22, 2017 6:53 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: WEIGHTGATE the questions the committee wont answer
Replies: 3
Views: 3907

WEIGHTGATE the questions the committee wont answer

I am not expecting sympathy, I am lucky to be one of the 6 who have a new Sprint 15. I do however think that the latest decision comes at too great a cost to the class. • We have lost a very loyal chairman. • We have lost our Southern Representative, who organised our trips to Carnac. • We have lost...
by stuartsnell
Sun Feb 19, 2017 2:52 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: 104 KG - FACT OR FICTION?
Replies: 32
Views: 74757

Re: 104 KG - FACT OR FICTION?

No Liam Formula White have said the completed hull weight is the same on the new boats as it was in the 90s boats .You should have received detailed info on this from me on4th Feb along with the rest of the committee.
by stuartsnell
Sun Feb 19, 2017 8:59 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: 104 KG - FACT OR FICTION?
Replies: 32
Views: 74757

104 KG - FACT OR FICTION?

First appeared on the manufacturers original sales brochure (questionable as there were some errors on brochure). It appeared the following 2 years in ungraded brochures. WINDSPORT says this is the correct weight. Formula White says that the weight that they are building the hulls to now is the same...
by stuartsnell
Thu Jan 12, 2017 2:53 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: One design Sprint 15
Replies: 69
Views: 276688

Re: One design Sprint 15

WEIGHT, WEIGHT,WEIGHT It would appear that 2017 is "confession year". I have been racing 15"s since 1989, had 5 boats during that time, but never felt the need to weigh any of them. I weigh 75 kg & know other Sprint sailors who are over 105 kg. Under the new "weight is everyt...
by stuartsnell
Fri Dec 04, 2015 3:07 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Oxford Open Meeting - 5th December
Replies: 15
Views: 38464

Re: Oxford Open Meeting - 5th December

Hi Stew
We are already here! Never mind the sailing does this mean we can't get one of your excellent bacon rolls in the morning?
by stuartsnell
Sat Nov 28, 2015 8:44 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Oxford Open Meeting - 5th December
Replies: 15
Views: 38464

Re: Oxford Open Meeting - 5th December

Hope to be there & not wimp out this time!!
Stuart
by stuartsnell
Thu May 14, 2015 7:13 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Attention:- Rutland event this weekend coming!!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 47835

Re: Attention:- Rutland event this weekend coming!!!!

Boat already at Rutland. Look forward to seeing you all there.

Stuart
by stuartsnell
Mon Mar 09, 2015 1:49 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Trailer Tyres / Tyres and Wheels
Replies: 14
Views: 24883

Re: Trailer Tyres / Tyres and Wheels

Hi George As I understand it Radial tyres are marked in metric - 145 x 10 Cross ply are Imperial - 5.20 x 10 You are not allowed to mix CP with Rad. on the same Axle The cheapest outlets I have found have been " indespension" for complete wheels If you have Mk 1 Mini wheels as my trailer y...