The UK Dart 15 Association

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by Derik Palmer
Wed Jul 13, 2022 11:01 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Back to Dart.
Replies: 9
Views: 21347

Re: Back to Dart.

Yes, I understand that. But what will be the official class insignia? Are we reverting to to the old Dart 15 one?
by Derik Palmer
Tue Jun 28, 2022 11:07 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Back to Dart.
Replies: 9
Views: 21347

Back to Dart.

So the Sprint 15 will soon be no more and the class name will revert to being the Dart 15. I suppose it makes sense seeing that Windsport now own the rights to the Dart 18. But what will be the class insignia? As a new class member this year I've arrived late at the party, so can someone tell me: ar...
by Derik Palmer
Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:57 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Latest Magazine
Replies: 6
Views: 12263

Re: Latest Magazine

Yes, its a very impressive and professional piece of work. Well done Yvonne!
by Derik Palmer
Mon Feb 28, 2022 11:04 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: The Dinghy Show
Replies: 0
Views: 5273

The Dinghy Show

I just wanted to say thank you to all those from both the Class Association and Windsport who I met for the first time over the weekend at Farnborough. Helping to run the stand was a real privilege; as a very new recruit to the class I was not the obvious choice to persuade others of the Sprint's se...
by Derik Palmer
Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:32 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: 2022 RYA Dinghy Show
Replies: 12
Views: 16291

Re: 2022 RYA Dinghy Show

I reckon the move to Farnborough will be a flop. Certainly, it brings the show to nearer the RYA’s sphere of operations on the south coast. But will there be a reduced footfall? Originally, the show at Alexandra Palace was for enthusiasts in class associations. Classes were put on show to entice sa...
by Derik Palmer
Mon Jan 24, 2022 6:59 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: A philosophical question
Replies: 10
Views: 16680

Re: A philosophical question

Liam wrote: Sun Jan 23, 2022 10:42 am I have replaced everything on 1957 apart from two beams, two hulls and the hound.
I know how difficult it can be to find a crew for sailing two-handed, but don't you think putting the dog in a trapeze harness is going a bit far? :D
by Derik Palmer
Sun Jan 23, 2022 11:08 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: A philosophical question
Replies: 10
Views: 16680

Re: A philosophical question

Mark, that of course raises a more practical point; I have no official registration document for my boat, and never before having owned a single-manufcturer boat I don't even know if they exist in the same way as in more traditional classes. Should I have a measurement certificate or registration do...
by Derik Palmer
Sun Jan 23, 2022 12:21 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: A philosophical question
Replies: 10
Views: 16680

A philosophical question

Its very quiet on this forum. Is that just because Sprint sailors are mostly hibernating? For those who are awake, I have an interesting question, a philosophical one that might have a technical answer. Well I find it interesting, but then I'm probably a nerd... I've bought 1342 - but how do I know ...
by Derik Palmer
Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:50 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: A new sail for 2022?
Replies: 1
Views: 4586

A new sail for 2022?

Heh. I'm in the market for a good secondhand mainsail. If you're considering buying a new one for 2022 but are put off by the eye-watering cost (!) we might be able to help each other... :D
by Derik Palmer
Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:28 pm
Forum: Dart 15 Boat Database
Topic: 1342
Replies: 0
Views: 13933

1342

I've bought 1342 and she'll be sailing at Shoreham SC just as soon as the polar bears vacate the dinghy park.
by Derik Palmer
Mon Jan 17, 2022 1:18 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: NewSprint15 Magazine arriving soon!
Replies: 8
Views: 14269

Re: NewSprint15 Magazine arriving soon!

As a (very) new member I'm looking forward to receiving a copy - or am I too late?
by Derik Palmer
Sun Jan 16, 2022 8:04 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: S15 Road Trailer
Replies: 3
Views: 6657

Re: S15 Road Trailer

Hmm. Nothing heard, either to the post or PM, so I've just bought one. Roger, out.
by Derik Palmer
Sun Jan 16, 2022 8:02 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: 2022 RYA Dinghy Show
Replies: 12
Views: 16291

Re: 2022 RYA Dinghy Show

I'm a complete newbie to the Sprint 15, but I'll be at the show on Sunday27th and having just bought 1342 I'd be happy to help man the stand if needed.
by Derik Palmer
Sun Jan 16, 2022 5:03 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Any boats for sale?
Replies: 13
Views: 17360

Re: Any boats for sale?

Now sorted - I've just bought 1342. This is where the fun begins...
by Derik Palmer
Tue Jan 11, 2022 8:19 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Out of Africa boats
Replies: 7
Views: 9466

Re: Out of Africa boats

Interesting... So apart from the fact that they leak, are difficult to steer, have masts that tend to bend and crack at the beam fittings - they're good boats? :D