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East Coast Sailing & Kayaking: April 2010
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Sunday, 25 April 2010. To prove I really do have a boat and I really do sail, here's a snap of me and the Barman on the Xenon during the Bostock Cup Race. We had the spinnaker up but the winds were relatively light. Shortly after this we found ourselves in the doldrums resulting in a WOD and Laser catching right up to us on the sea breeze (I've got loads of good excuses! Looks like we are going fast than it felt. Snaps taken from the WSC Viking heading down river. Wednesday, 21 April 2010. The Maldon Mud...
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Wivenhoe Sailing: When to use the Spinnaker
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Sunday, 4 April 2010. When to use the Spinnaker. The Season has started again and I am back at the helm with the Barman crewing! To start the 2010 Season, here's a few lessons learned about today's 'Can Race' at Wivenhoe Sailing Club. The spinnaker on the Topper Xenon is both a race winner and race looser. Depending on your level of experience it could go either way but I reckon if you can use it you should and there is no other way of getting experience than trying it out. At Wivenhoe Sailing Club.
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East Coast Sailing & Kayaking: May 2010
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Monday, 31 May 2010. How annoying, the wind over the weekend (Sunday) was just too much for the race May mug/Sykes 3 to start. The small dinghy with 3 on-board, that did launch had to be retrieved by the safety boat - or rather walker back through the mud upstream. Below is a snap from the Brightlingsea Sailing Club twitter account giving some indication of the weather. It should be noted that they are down wind from us and I believe a little more sheltered. Labels: Brightlingsea Sailing Club. At the top...
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East Coast Sailing & Kayaking: The Hobie Mirage Revolution 16 Kayak
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Sunday, 26 October 2014. The Hobie Mirage Revolution 16 Kayak. Yes I am now the proud owner of a Hobie Mirage Revolution 16 Kayak. Unfortunately just in time for winter, but I am sure that is not going to stop me getting out there. Much much more to follow. Hobie Mirage Revolution 16. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Alternative views, all for free. View my complete profile. Wivenhoe Canoe and Kayak Club. Topper Xenon Home Page. The Hobie Mirage Revolution 16 Kayak. Dinghy Sailing Capsize - Bad Day.
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East Coast Sailing & Kayaking: Racing against an RS400
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Tuesday, 28 September 2010. Racing against an RS400. Here's another top-tip from the Topper Xenon dinghy racing scene. We all know that on a run with the asymmetric spinnaker, you are not going to reach warp speed. What you need to do is play the angles and make a judgement as to whether it is best going the shortest distance at the slower speed or longer at the faster speed. When racing against an RS400 you might think it is clever to. Pic - Tacking last weekend (thank's Fred in the safety boat).
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East Coast Sailing & Kayaking: Topaz Xenon for Sale
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Saturday, 13 November 2010. Topaz Xenon for Sale. Topper Topaz Xenon for sale. Approximately 4.5 years old. Launch trolley and trailer, cover included. The boat is in good condition and I can throw in a trapez harness if the price is right. I've had a lot of fun learning to sail on this boat but as ever circumstances change and it is up for grabs. Contact walkersathome @ yahoo.com. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Alternative views, all for free. View my complete profile. Wivenhoe Canoe and Kayak Club.
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East Coast Sailing & Kayaking: September 2009
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Sunday, 27 September 2009. A comment I have about dinghy boats is that often are not the manuals available to show you how to fix minor problems. The only knowledge source is in the collective mind of the sailing club. For example, when I snapped all the lines in my rudder (see Man Sailing. I was left guessing as to exactly which bolt the two lines should be threaded. Well if you have this problem, look at the two pics below and this will give you a clue. Before the man sailing day. I've been on holiday ...
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East Coast Sailing & Kayaking: May 2009
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Monday, 25 May 2009. 2x Races 1x Weekend. This weekend, with much anticipation, the Zambezi Shark was entered into her first race. To start the picture on the right is not us (but could be! Becalmed in the scorching sun we took 20 minutes to cross the start line. So far so good 'cos we were actually in front. However it appears I need to work harder on my tacking as a couple of those pesky little Laser boats got away when we reached this part of the course. My spinnaker is black btw. Thursday, 21 May 2009.
