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by Mark Aldridge
Mon Nov 04, 2024 1:14 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Stewartby - A421 Road Closure
Replies: 0
Views: 263

Stewartby - A421 Road Closure

For those of you that approach Stewartby SC via the A1/A421, the A421 is closed just West of the A1 Black Cat roundabout this coming weekend.
by Mark Aldridge
Wed Oct 30, 2024 5:50 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Cracks in Base of Mast
Replies: 3
Views: 460

Re: Cracks in Base of Mast

Speak to Steve @ SS Marine - he'll have seen this before I'm sure.
by Mark Aldridge
Wed Oct 30, 2024 5:50 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Cracks in Base of Mast
Replies: 3
Views: 460

Re: Cracks in Base of Mast

Hello Mark. You could disassemble it and go get it TIG welded which is probably a wise move. Failing that it's a new lower mast section, but I'm presuming it's a 2 piece mast? Failing that, leave it & when it fails claim on your insurance & get a 1 piece mast as an upgrade which is miles bet...
by Mark Aldridge
Wed Oct 30, 2024 5:45 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Tensioning the trampoline.
Replies: 13
Views: 2916

Re: Tensioning the trampoline.

...is that PG fine tuning??

I'm doing it all wrong. :D
by Mark Aldridge
Tue Oct 29, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Grafham Entries Open - 26/27 October.
Replies: 6
Views: 943

Re: Grafham Entries Open - 26/27 October.

It was a challenge Bob & Team Denchfield did really well to get us 4 races on the Sunday as Saturday was a non starter.

Racing I found really hard work and race 3 showed how you can get every decision wrong for me!!

Good fun overall..
by Mark Aldridge
Wed Oct 23, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Tensioning the trampoline.
Replies: 13
Views: 2916

Re: Tensioning the trampoline.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54087678463_9aebb0275e_b.jpg IMG_3358 by KTM Marky , on Flickr I stand corrected and indeed checking a pic' of my boat from Instow 2020 it is laced from Right to Left.. Was probably doing it upside down after a few beers anyhow! Does it actually matter, so long a...
by Mark Aldridge
Tue Oct 22, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Tensioning the trampoline.
Replies: 13
Views: 2916

Re: Tensioning the trampoline.

I tighten from left to right. Wet the tramp thoroughly first and it's tight when the plastic D Rings are pointing down!
by Mark Aldridge
Mon Oct 21, 2024 8:35 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Grafham Entries Open - 26/27 October.
Replies: 6
Views: 943

Re: Grafham Entries Open - 26/27 October.

To remind you all that entry for GWSC Cat Open this coming weekend closes at 23:59 on Wednesday 23rd October. Discretionary late entry with an additional fee of £10:00 then kicks in. Saturday night supper is included in your entry ticket. Sailing & sunbathing conditions are looking good: https:/...
by Mark Aldridge
Thu Oct 17, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: North Devon Yachting and Cycling
Replies: 13
Views: 1351

Re: North Devon Yachting and Cycling

Drinking is like any other sport Charles that you need to train & practice at!

Other than that you need to retire - as do I!

See you on the water soon.
by Mark Aldridge
Sun Oct 13, 2024 7:54 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: North Devon Yachting and Cycling
Replies: 13
Views: 1351

Re: North Devon Yachting and Cycling

Any results??
by Mark Aldridge
Mon Sep 23, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Carsington early bird entry fees close tomorrow - 18 Sep
Replies: 4
Views: 798

Re: Carsington early bird entry fees close tomorrow - 18 Sep

Well done Jason.

I sat this one out to sail the GWSC championship event and was hoping for F5+.. I managed to win one of the 3 races when the wind picked up albeit temporarily.

Sounds like I missed a good event & hopefully more F5 @ Grafham in October.
by Mark Aldridge
Wed Sep 11, 2024 11:29 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Carsington TT 21st 22nd Sep - Entries Open
Replies: 3
Views: 2162

Re: Carsington TT 21st 22nd Sep - Entries Open

I'll be a no show due to the date clashing with GWSC Club Championships.

Hope you all have a good event and see those of you who are coming to Grafham in October.
by Mark Aldridge
Mon Sep 09, 2024 1:00 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: South Island sailing
Replies: 5
Views: 984

Re: South Island sailing

...only need to lead for the last metre really!
by Mark Aldridge
Mon Sep 09, 2024 9:06 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: South Island sailing
Replies: 5
Views: 984

Re: South Island sailing

Did you win Charles?
by Mark Aldridge
Tue Sep 03, 2024 9:19 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Bent Mast
Replies: 3
Views: 3288

Re: Bent Mast

Probably all you can realistically do Derek is put it between 2 points as the vid' shows and over bend it so it then returns to staight(ish).

Unless it's got a crack in the hound fitting weld which I've seen before. George Carter used to put so much downhaul on he broke them there!