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Event Report, Steve's BlogA Different Summer of Sailing
This summer was different to what I am normally used to. Its rare for me to miss out on the Laser® nationals, even though as a family we sail Laser® Radials (Sarah and I )...
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Event Report, Kit Bag, Steve's BlogRob Crane Enjoys Rooster Pro Hikers Success
We were made up to see that Rob Crane achieved his final qualification regatta at Hyeres to represent the US Olympic Team in Weymouth in August – wearing a pair of Rooster Pro Hiking Shorts. ...
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Event Report, Hints and Tips, Steve's Blog, Video CritiqueChichester Snowflake Finale – (explaining the ferry glide)
The final day and last two races of the Chichester Snowflake Series were held on Sunday the 25th March. We were keen to again try out our new twin pole system. After the Merlin Open...
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Event Report, Steve's BlogSnowflake Success
A challenging forecast can sometimes put sailors off from sailing during the winter season. We were committed to going to Chichester to bring the boat home for the Stevie Nick weekend. But as usual the...
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Event Report, Steve's BlogMost fun I’ve Had with my Day Clothes On!
Now I am recuperating from 3 months illness, I am pretty frustrated at not yet being allowed on the water. My fevers have finally subsided, informatory markers have halved, haemoglobin is up and I am...
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Event Report, Scorpion, Steve's BlogBest Week’s Sailing – so far
The Scorpion Fleet know how to have a good time; great racing and brilliant social events for those on the shore – and more for those joining them from the racecourse. We had a disaster...
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Event Report, Steve's BlogStreaker Nationals with a Match Race to Boot.
What a fantastic intense two days of high class racing at Pennine Sailing Club for the Streaker Nationals. We had lots of wind at times, some moderate at times and 5 really big races that...
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Event Report, Steve's Blog, Video CritiqueHill Head Sailing Club’s Stig Challenge – in 28 Knots – Video
I first heard of a Stig Challenge in dinghies at Frensham Pond Sailing Club. They had a 4.7 Stig Challenge which was held on Saturday Mornings by their youth group. Stig was never revealed and...
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Event Report, Steve's BlogSail for Gold or just for fun!
With a stand at sail for gold, you might have thought that I should be pressing flesh at the shop front as it were. Well I am first thing in the morning and after the...
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Event Report, Scorpion, Steve's Blog, Tuning GuideLots of Wind – Learning the New Toy
A windy weekend at Chew Valley and lots of Scorpions to play with. We were not what you might called prepared for the conditions as to date we have had just one windy race to...
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