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    Posted: 04 Jun 15 at 7:23am
Originally posted by Woodburner



Originally posted by turnturtle

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There speaketh someone joining 20 same class boats next Wednesday
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The average weight of the top 10 helms in last year's Streaker Nationals was 70.1 kg, and that was very much a light wind championship. The winner was 74 kg. So it's probably wrong to think that you have to be particularly small and light to do well in a Streaker. The heaviest in that top 10 group was 80 kg.
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72-75kg, 6ft, estuary sailing?  I think you need to try a Blaze, especially one with an aft bridle/off the boom sheeting (makes all the difference in my experience). 

We now have them in droves on the Medway.  We also seem to be acquiring a Streaker fleet, but they are all smaller/lighter sailors.  We used to have a number of modern Phantoms, but I haven't seen one out for ages.
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Originally posted by Vronny

Hi LBT, I'm the Streaker class Sec. (not the Chairperson!) and live in Suffolk. You would be very welcome to have a go in my Streaker at Oulton Broad. Check out the Streaker class website for my contact details http://www.streaker-class.org.uk/Contact/Committee

Hi Vronny
Thanks for the very kind offer, i'll be in touch.
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Hi Dave
I would highly recommend a contender there brill and theres a nice chap at your club with one for sale...lol.... good luck with your search. ?... Andy Contender

Ha! Lovely boat, probably not quite right for me at the moment though. Hope it sells soon!  Smile
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Hi LBT, I'm the Streaker class Sec. (not the Chairperson!) and live in Suffolk. You would be very welcome to have a go in my Streaker at Oulton Broad. Check out the Streaker class website for my contact details http://www.streaker-class.org.uk/Contact/Committee
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Hi Dave
I would highly recommend a contender there brill and theres a nice chap at your club with one for sale...lol.... good luck with your search. ?... Andy Contender
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Get a phantom and put a flat or medium cut sail on it.
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Laser or lightning.
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Originally posted by turnturtle

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There speaketh a *disturbed person in need of professional help.






*former Solo Owner


Edited by Woodburner - 29 May 15 at 8:23pm
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