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    Posted: 10 Jan 14 at 3:46pm
I am taking 3 youths to the event. Last year's crew is competing in a Topper, new crew in 200 and another joining a QM boat. All going to experience what is a great event that they wont otherwise get to take part (none have their own boats). Ok the winds not great but I am only 20 minutes away, so for us lot, its very close.

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I am also not bothering.  If I go it means being stuck in London all weekend and no sailing on Sunday.  Since we finally have a forecast that will allow decent boat handling practice, and that is what I need most, I'm opting to stay home.  Too much stress for one race and I'm getting a bit disheartened by a string of truly crap results.  I now know I have an entry for the Brass Monkey next weekend - a top event in a great location - so hopefully I can drag my sailing up a notch by then, something I won't do by faffing about at the BM.
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iitick, where are you moving the bung too?  I need to do the same for Er Indoors, plus do the pod thing.
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Originally posted by iitick

going to the club to fit a bung in a sensible place on a friends Lightning, birthday present.


Do come over and do mine afterwards!  Save me doing this to drain it...



Edited by Er-Indoors - 10 Jan 14 at 5:03pm
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Posts: 392 		Post Options Post Options   Quote iitick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jan 14 at 5:45pm
Ah, ladies and moving bungs.....! If I was there I would fly to your assistance! On my boat and on the young ladies boat I fitted a new bung about 3" left of the bottom pintle and about 1 1/4" up. It is very easy and improves the quality of ones life beyond measure.

It was so cold down at the club I was only 15 mins from unlocking the gate to locking it again. Job done.
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Posts: 392 		Post Options Post Options   Quote iitick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jan 14 at 5:54pm
Originally posted by Rupert

Ruscoe, you are quite right - reasons for going or not are purely a point of view - whether someone else finds them odd isn't reason to rubbish them. Apologies.

iiiiiitick, if it floods in Holland, don't you need a boat, not wellies?

Hang on......I never dun jography much at skool but is Venice in Holland. I thought it was in Easyjet?
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Posts: 8956 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Rupert Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jan 14 at 5:55pm
I just sponge mine out through the hatch if any water gets in  - I've never even unscrewed the bung. Love the picture, though!

Edited by Rupert - 10 Jan 14 at 5:55pm
Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686
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Posts: 392 		Post Options Post Options   Quote iitick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jan 14 at 6:01pm
Ah, Rupert you have that elusive non leaking Lightning. I thought the joke about Lightnings was that you cant delay the start......or all the boats will sink.
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Posts: 317 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Blue One Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jan 14 at 11:42pm
In the lightnings defence, I must say no 333 is also a dry boat. She never even lets in a drop of water ever. And like Rupert I have never opened the bung.  Smile
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