Dinghy Show 2017

Originally posted by Daniel Holman Candour and Fuller esque lack of  PC ness noted and understood. There is rarely any shortage of exuisite craftsmanship on offer at the show alright.

I think we can agree on that and perhaps have a metaphorical 'shake hands' on this.

Edited by Keith_Callaghan - 06 Mar 17 at 9:37pm

Originally posted by Keith_Callaghan Originally posted by Rupert Did the H2 come second, then? That is rather mean spirited of you. The H2 was not eligible as it had not been on the water. See rules of qualification for the Concours d'Elegance.

I had no idea whether the rather good looking H2 had been floated. It was, I admit, a slightly mean spirited question (a reaction to your views on the Flying 10) but actually, the boat could easily have done well - no sarcasm on that front.

Originally posted by Daniel Holman I dare say that you do, but I would like to think that Turner / Rowsell / whoever wouldn't publicly deride someone else's creation.Maybe there is more to life than butt joints? Like overall impression. A chef can have great knife skills but if he has a crap palate he will only ever make ordinary food.

And to take a metaphor from your earlier post, Mick Jagger would not win a beauty contest.
You are almost certainly right, Turner, Rowsell etc would not 'publicly deride someone else's creation', not least because it might be seen as sour grapes, not to mention unbecoming. I have no such inhibitions, for better or worse. The Flying 10 was a great boat, taken as a whole, but in my considered opinion there were several more worthy contenders for the Concours title. [apologies once again to the builders of the Flying 10].

Edited by Keith_Callaghan - 07 Mar 17 at 1:54pm

I dare say that you do, but I would like to think that Turner / Rowsell / whoever wouldn't publicly deride someone else's creation.
Maybe there is more to life than butt joints? Like overall impression.
A chef can have great knife skills but if he has a crap palate he will only ever make ordinary food.

I have not just publicly cast aspersions on someone else's craft, in the same arena where I tout my wares, so struggle to see how I am a "nasty person."
I'll be honest I have never built a boat in wood, and none of the boats I have built would be noted for skill in construction, which is one of many reasons why I wouldn't cast judgements on someone else's skill.