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    Posted: 02 Jun 08 at 9:33am
Yep, I certainly agree that language evolves - as shown by the fact that to
some of the 18 Footer sailors, the term "skiff" was once an insult yet now
they hold it so dear. IMHO the MPS has a lot of claim to "skiffosity".

I was just trying to (tongue in cheek) point out that the definitions in a
generalist dictionary (ie the Answers one that indicates a Solo is a skiff) don't
necessarily apply to dinghy sailing.

Wherever the line lies, it's damn blurred and unclear and always has been.

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Who cares???
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Originally posted by Chris 249

 "skiffosity".

 

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having worked out what DILIGAF means, I agree.

I sailed a lugger for the first time today.  It was horrible.  I doubt it was a skiff, though it did have a pointy front end, a square back end and a flattish bottom.

Never again.
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Originally posted by winging it

having worked out what DILIGAF means, I agree.



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nice one, is there an L missing? or else I've misunderstood.

They're all dinghies really, aren't they? As opposed to catamarans, yachts  or windsurf boards... *takes cover*
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i thought there was an L missing too
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I'm obviously too old/useless to work it out!!!
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Originally posted by radixon

I'm obviously too old/useless to work it out!!!

 

Cannot be bothered myself - I will wait for it to be explained or else ignore it (or go onto google)
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im fairly sure there is an L missing too, i was waiting for someone else to say it first. And as for hannah, NO, just NO.
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