Dinghy Show 2017

So what classes are not going to be at the show this year?
* H2 - but Keith and co. will be there.
* Blaze - Hartley will have a Blaze on show - just the association not there
* Phantom - Ovington will have a Phantom on show - just the association not there
* British Moth

any other classes/associations not going this year? (opportunity to point people towards your website instead?)


Edited by pompeysailor - 21 Feb 17 at 2:10pm

I agree, the cost is high. I've spent time on several class committees and know it is a big drain on funds.

Originally posted by Do Different iGRF. I can see the lure, gotta be a natural choice for you to wire a singlehander.  You'll relish the feel through your feet and I notice that a lot of the Farr 3.7s are sheeting of the boom. 3.7 does seem short for waves but the Kiwis seem to get on alright, perhaps it's all in the technique; more foot steering fun for you. CC. to Frankenboat string, ever thought of trying a L/V3000 on your own with main alone, maybe benefit from a self tacking jib to improve balance.

A guy at our club has a V3000 which he often does well in, but he's never broken through single handed, I watched him mess with it a few times, not sure if he used a jib though.

They've got a couple of used 3.7 hulls I'm going to the show to talk to them about.

As to the Show Rumour, likely that's a venue issue rather than will there won't there be a show, it would be the worse days work the RYA ever did to drop the concept and almost certainly would open the door for an alternative.

iGRF. I can see the lure, gotta be a natural choice for you to wire a singlehander.  You'll relish the feel through your feet and I notice that a lot of the Farr 3.7s are sheeting of the boom.

.....Would you look at a blaze again now with the Fire rig?

Why did you suggest that ? .. He's just as liable to re-join the Blaze (Fire even) at some random date as to sl*g the boat off yet again.  For goodness sake just let it drop or who knows what he might do next - we are all enjoying things just as they are thank you !   (It is the 'old girlfriend' thing between GRF and the Blaze - you know the way that one can go etc - maybe think of it as an 'old flame' to him )

The official line we would therefore propose with regard to GRF is 1) He really would not like it now  2) It is not suitable - 'you' are too heavy or light or young or old - well an argument along that sort of track anyway 3) All the events are miles and miles away from you anyway 4)  Eating 'humble pie' would not suit you  - well never  5) It is far too expensive for you  6)  It is too refined and technical for you  7)  It is far too basic and unrefined for you  8) You should never 'go back' in life  8)  Any other reason not included above that might work ...

PS - Seriously .... see you at the show GRF -  happy as ever to buy you that beer and put the world to rights as usual.