Hi everyone, thank you for a great event! Really hoping to make it next year but, if not, I'll definitely be there in 2018 for some Cornish sailing. In the meantime, it took a while but Cindy has uploaded some photos, she says she hopes she managed to get everyone: https://photos.google.com/share/AF...

Hi Everyone,

Looking forward to seeing you all and competing again, I've been trying to get back every year since 2008 but this is the first time it's all come together! It's been a while since I've been on a 15 so I'm hoping not to embarrass myself too much.

Gabriel

I would definitely make the trip over for that!

Hi Edd,

It might be worth checking which side of the hook at the top of the mast the main halyard is when you start to pull the sail up. One side is a lot easier to pull than the other.

Gabriel

Hi All, I thought I'd join in the discussion seeing as I've just bought the DX rig. Firstly, it's great fun and over here in Hong Kong has generated a lot of interest in the 15 which has always been viewed as a girls boat and not to be taken seriously. Suddenly I've got F18 sailors asking questions ...

Hi Bob,

really wish that I could but I'm getting married next Feb so I can't afford it this year unfortunately. Had a great time in 2008 so I'm going to do my best to be there next year!

Gabriel

Hi Jim

finally got round to sorting out the music! Seems youtube have some generic stuff you can use these days. Anyway, vid should be ok to view now.

Gabriel

Gabriel,
nothing like a fast chick!

couldn't agree more Phil, although I'm actually a guy so doesn't apply in this instance!

Hi Phil

the best I've ever managed was just over 16 knots on a close reach but others may well have got more. I only weight 63kg so had to spill wind even though I was on the trapeze.

Gabriel

Hi Jim

it got blocked because of copyright on the the soundtrack I used.
I thought they were letting it through without the sound but guess it's been completely taken down now.

Gabriel

Bob, Noting the general recall falls to be last start, do you have any specific instructions (or noted problems) with individual recall boats and the next fleet awaiting start? Steve Hi Steve, At our regatta at LBC I had an individual recall on my dart 18 and had plenty of time to bear away and go ...

thanks Martin
that's a very cool looking set of sails!

Hi Ray,

would love to know more about this as well. The wind over here in HK is pretty light most of the year and more sail would definitely be interesting! Are you planning on putting any pics on the site? Also, when do you think a final product would be available?

Gabriel

More than happy to write something, the LBC back home will probably expect a few words as well so it works out well.

Hi all, just wanted to say thank you for making me feel so welcome at the Nationals, was great to meet so many of you finally. Loved the sailing and it was really worth coming over. Thanks as well for the 'furthest travelled' award, unfortunately I had to leave early otherwise I would've definitely ...