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    Posted: 22 Dec 05 at 12:33pm

thats cool.  there could be some money involved if your not using it. I need something to sail for abersoch dinghy week.

Is there a website for the 59er??

 

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The web site is http://www.59er.org.uk/

Which is run by Ovington - who also have some pages.  Its not kept up to date but has some nice pics.  What you don't get is an impression of is how wide it is. 

Apparently Dave Hall is going to try to get an event list sorted but I was thinking of taking it to some of the asymetric handicap events. If I can figure out how to make it go.

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well if you want a crew anytime for any days with the chance of wind give me a shout.  I'm always up for a challange.
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Unfortunately I wouldn't bank on a 59er racing circuit building unless 9er events are held at a club where there are a few 59ers. This boat is superb at all in events and in certain wind strenghts unbeatable. If you can find a second hand one for around 4k they represent superb value for money. They are very robust with low running cost. Downwind is easier on the legs than a B14 which should be hiked where as the 59er is still rapid going fairly deep.
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Yeah I see your point, but the 59er is a little to pricey at the moment. I was looking at something fast and powerful that I can take to mixed fleet racing events and just have some fun with. 

I sail on a river and there is not much chance of racing either a B14 or 59er on it. that is why I want something that is fairly cheap and my friend has just picked up a B14 for a grand. 

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Suits me fine, I campaign the Phantom so don't really have the time to take on another class with a regular circuit - but I would like to have a go on a decent stretch of water for a blast every now and then.  I believe Dave Hall is going to assess the interest of 59er owners and look at joining in the 9er events.  I would be up for 2 or 3 I should think.
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Russell you said about me not having many classes left to sail. It looks like you own one of each also.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote russell Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Dec 05 at 4:30pm
Its a fair cop! I am trying to reduce my fleet down to 2 though.  Victoria has not been showing much interest so I thought if I am going to keep a second boat I am going to go as fast as I can!
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Who are you going to sail the 9er with?

 

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You apparently!

 

 

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