Mark Harper
Solo racer @ Dell Quay Sailing Club. Power Boat level 2, First Aider, RYA Dinghy Racing Coach,RYA Race Officer, RYA Sail Measurer. All round a good egg and bit of a dark horse....
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Chandlery, LaserThe Laser Boom – Bolt it up! (From the Rooster Archives)
If you have just acquired an old Laser, you have probably noticed that the fittings on the Laser boom are pop-riveted. The current method of attaching the aft mainsheet block to the Laser Boom Back in the...
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Chandlery, Hints and TipsGetting ready at the local sailing club for the start of the 2020 spring season
Getting ready at the local Sailing Club for the start of the 2020 spring season with Rooster Race Marks The annual RYA Dinghy Show marks the start of the Dinghy Spring Season for the UK. ...
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New ProductsThe Boat Whisperer Digital Downloads are now available as a COMBO set
Rooster Sailing is now pleased to offer a digital download service of these popular DVD boxes sets. These are now MP4 files converted from the original ‘The Boat Whisperer’ DVD Series. This is for the complete...
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Hints and Tips, RepairsSimple Foil Repair using the WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy
A simple guide to fixing typical damage on leading and trailing edges on dinghy foils. – Write up by Abi Bentley Having never fixed a chipped rudder dinghy blade tip, Roosters Mark Harper (who has...
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New Products, Rooster
The Boat Whisperer Digital Downloads are now available
Since the founding of Rooster Sailing, Steve has always been keen to promote and use the latest available technology, such as miniature cameras, audio and GPS/GNSS devices plus the associated software to convey the Rooster...
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Hints and Tips, New Products, Tool BoxNeed a Premier Hull Finish? – Use SpeedSIX HydraPRO
Field application of SpeedSIX HydraPRO SpeedSIX HydraPRO comes if two handy sizes either a 100ml tin (enough for most dinghies) or a 500ml version (suggested for keelboats). The product comes in a quality aluminium screw-top...
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Hints and Tips, Kit Bag, Solo, Team RoosterKeeping the Solo fleet enthusiastic and warm in the long winter months.
Even in the southern region of the UK, its still cold, but over the winter months our Solo fleet at Dell Quay Sailing club in West Sussex, have been keeping their spirits up, with a...
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Solo, Team RoosterGet locked into your Solo with the latest Rooster® Toestraps.
SOLO TOESTRAPS FROM ROOSTER®. Three products to consider for a Winder, Boatyard at Beer or Boon/Ovington Solo hull. Latest Toestrap design from Rooster®. Latest Toestrap design from Rooster® with a typical lifter loop fitted. Product code...
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