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G.R.F. 
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 Topic: GP14 UpdatePosted: 13 Dec 09 at 4:57pm |
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Er tough one that, let me think now. GP14 or a new Alto. Anyone who get's that one wrong is just mental. |
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winging it
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Posted: 13 Dec 09 at 5:07pm |
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the GPs are very hard to get hold of second hand too.....
Here is grumpf enjoying his first outing...  |
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the same, but different...
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timeintheboat
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Posted: 13 Dec 09 at 6:24pm |
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Horses for courses. If I've got got fleet racing in GPs why would I by an Alto. For handicap sailing put the Alto on the list. There are so many classes in the UK and there are plenty of clubs where there are class strong holds. These do wax and wane. There may be still clubs where there you could only sail certain classes (are there still any clubs like that?) The water that you sail on will dictate what is appropriate. So that why clubs where there is GP14/Enterprise stronghold won't get usurped by RS800's etc. Class racing always out trumps handicap racing. |
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Like some other things - sailing is more enjoyable when you do it with someone else
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G.R.F.
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Posted: 13 Dec 09 at 7:27pm |
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Er Why? It's only because y'all have been brainwashed into thinking that. Ever noticed how the same folk always win class racing. Ever wondered why? |
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laser193713
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Posted: 13 Dec 09 at 7:49pm |
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Because they are better than everyone else? I dont see what your point is here?! |
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mongrel
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Posted: 13 Dec 09 at 7:54pm |
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No |
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dics
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Posted: 14 Dec 09 at 9:17am |
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Having a GP 14 for cruising I must say it does exactly what it is designed to do. Be General Purpose. May be that is why it a new race spec one is £9k. For cruising I must say it is a lovely well balanced boat that is easy to control. I am sure if I replaced my cotton sails, wooden battens for a new suit and a kite that I could get some good results at club level. (Although I think I would only ever race the 300 or a decent Mirror with the kids). I remember many years ago, class racing a very old and heavy class in light airs. It was some of the tightest and exciting racing I have ever had. It’s funny how the person whom is the most outspoken about the older designs is a rather old design himself! |
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Posted: 14 Dec 09 at 1:51pm |
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G.R.F
I guess I must be one of the wrong'ns then because I'd far rather spend my money on a pimped out speeds gp than an alto. Sailed one a few times and loved them upwind. Wasn't really happy sitting to leeward on the lighter reaches and runs but that's just because I'm not used to conventional kite boats. |
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Andymac
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Posted: 14 Dec 09 at 2:10pm |
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winging it
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Posted: 14 Dec 09 at 5:33pm |
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We are buying two second hand GPs as training boats for all the good reasons outlined above. I've never sailed one, but I'm looking forward to using them.
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