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    Posted: 12 Jun 18 at 7:37am
Originally posted by 423zero

Some of the events mentioned are not cvrda, they are just posted on there,

Sorry, I didn't realise that.

Probably the two best minisails in the UK are featured on this page.

The Minisprint 4230 certainly is a thing of beauty  Thumbs Up I'm sure it was for sale on ebay not long ago...
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The only event I've come across where grp didn't seem welcome was Bosham. I've not been since the first one (where I took Minim) so things may have relaxed.
Whether the minisail is a good "fit" at some of the non cvrda classic events is certainly an issue. Personally, I feel more at home blatting around Weymouth harbour in a big breeze than surrounded by clinker built classics.
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Some of the events mentioned are not cvrda, they are just posted on there, I have no issue with any of the cvrda events, sorry for any confusion.
Probably the two best minisails in the UK are featured on this page.

Edited by 423zero - 12 Jun 18 at 6:24am
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Originally posted by 423zero

Bosham, do you think they would welcome a plastic Minisail ? 
Some of the events advertised on CVRDA come across as wooden boats only, just my impression, I will gladly be corrected.

Just answering you apparent concern.......
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Sam,
I have attended CVRDA events with a Minisail and my Aquabat, just don't think certain venues fit with beach boats, plus has I stated earlier, I think Rupert with his drive would have gathered in any likely minsailors from classic scene.
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I don't own a 'classic' boat (though my late lamented Enterprise fitted the brief) but I'm well aware that the CVRDA definitely embrace plastic..... http://www.cvrda.org/old-wing/
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423 Zero. I've been covering the classic scene for Dinghy Mag, Y&Y and others for years and I've yet to attend a 'woodies only' event. If it is a classic then it's a classic..... There are plenty of sailors near to you who sail at these events who would be more than happy to advise you.....

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And Minim, multiple class champs winner.

Both boats have very nice Morgan sails.
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Nice boats to sail. I started sailing them in the 80s, came back to them in the early 2000s and then again about 10 years ago. Currently own 2, the GRP one in the picture and my wooden one, which I've just bought back. Might bung wings or a sliding seat on the plastic one for a giggle - something allowed in class rules.
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