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    Posted: 27 Jun 05 at 8:24pm

 

Don't forget to get a paddle for the N12. Keep it at the back and if he starts to argue give him a gentle prod with it.  Oh and remember that as the helm it is your duty to delegate. When you finish the weds. races, win the race to the showers while there is still plenty of hot water.  Now you have a crew you need never pack the boat away again.



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Originally posted by bigwavedave


It will not so much end up in tears as a punch up. ( well thats what happened when me and my brother tried  sailing together) You are older and probably bigger so you should win.  You will enjoy it initially but just wait till there is a difference of opinion on which side of the beat to take...

Sail your own boats on Saturdays and Sundays. Sail the N12 on Weds. nights, cause there is usually not much wind, and the N12 likes a drifter. Just remember that you are the helm, you are in charge, if it all goes wrong it is the crews (your brother) fault.



cheers for clearing that up dave, i don't think we'll be having probslems over which side of beat ec. as i am a fair bit more experiecced then michael so he shud just go along wiv what i say like(hopefully anyways)
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what you need is a crew that feels less expeianced than you so that they darent question your authority
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i know wat u mean as im usually crewing
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Dear the all seeing all knowing dave.

my brother(14) and i(16) have just got our hands on a national 12, a oldish one like but she seems sound enuf to me, (have yet to sail it tho, i would be helm bro been crew)

what are you thoughts on a brother helm - crew team, does it generally work? or will it all end up in tears?????
were mainly used to singlehanders my bros got a topper n i have a radial. we have sailed together in the past but not much, and we both seem to be looking 4ward to sailin together,   

my second question is, how would you juggle sailing 3 boats the topper, radial and N12. we regually race on saturdays and sundays and occasionally wednesday nites, it would be more tempting to sail on weds in a double hander (from my point of view),

sorry 4 rambellin on, but if u could shed some of ur wisdom on these questions i would be most greatfull 

It will not so much end up in tears as a punch up. ( well thats what happened when me and my brother tried  sailing together) You are older and probably bigger so you should win.  You will enjoy it initially but just wait till there is a difference of opinion on which side of the beat to take...

Sail your own boats on Saturdays and Sundays. Sail the N12 on Weds. nights, cause there is usually not much wind, and the N12 likes a drifter. Just remember that you are the helm, you are in charge, if it all goes wrong it is the crews (your brother) fault.
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Originally posted by Pierre


BTW, how did the "have a go" day "go" at sunny Lancing last weekend?

Thanks for asking, Pierre. Next time, you can join in!

The Have-a-Go didn't go very far, as there was hardly any wind. Perfect for kids and novices. We ran very short races back to back, with instructors giving advice to the competitors. By the time I'd set the sail right, did this and that properly, most of the races were over! Still, it was most helpful, and good fun too

 

 
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i sail with my bro at the helm and its normally ok except when one of us isnt in the mood, and i try to give him advice and we contridict each other and that causes a few problems but you will learn to live with him. Except when your wiring and he bears away and dunks you.
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Dear the all seeing all knowing dave.

my brother(14) and i(16) have just got our hands on a national 12, a oldish one like but she seems sound enuf to me, (have yet to sail it tho, i would be helm bro been crew)

what are you thoughts on a brother helm - crew team, does it generally work? or will it all end up in tears?????
were mainly used to singlehanders my bros got a topper n i have a radial. we have sailed together in the past but not much, and we both seem to be looking 4ward to sailin together,   

my second question is, how would you juggle sailing 3 boats the topper, radial and N12. we regually race on saturdays and sundays and occasionally wednesday nites, it would be more tempting to sail on weds in a double hander (from my point of view),

sorry 4 rambellin on, but if u could shed some of ur wisdom on these questions i would be most greatfull 



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Originally posted by Black no sugar

Originally posted by Pierre

Originally posted by Peter Rhodes

Originally posted by bigwavedave

Originally posted by Peter Rhodes

to sell for 1000's after I have made it from economy plywood

Once irate parents find you, you will discover just how bad the splinters from economy plywood can be.  They take some getting out, but where you would get them I doubt anyone would be will to help with the removal.

what've splinters got to do with it?

DAVE>>>LEAVE IT!!

Thanks Pierre!

(we don't want this thread locked as well )

Theres just no helping some people.  My advice is sound, but it needs to be read.
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Better safe than sorry BnS

BTW, how did the "have a go" day "go" at sunny Lancing last weekend?
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