That's Erling Holmberg's old boat. He would have been amused to know he was sailing a Flying Pig. He was very happy about having James Bond's sail number...

Hi Yes, The following is Brian Phipp's comments in the 2006 snagging list. 6” hatch unit This is a different unit from previous boats , they were fitted with Holt Allen covers Not a problem if more cost effective to Collins and as good or better, just need to carry spares. If HA are available may ...

It was good to see that Steve Petts was blowing off the cobwebs 1934.
Did he stay upright?

Hi Charles, did you go swimming?

Very sad news. Joe was a nice guy and a gentleman. He will be sadly missed.
Bob Carter

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In short, I'd say yes you can and remain class legal. I suspect Mr Carter has been waiting for me to spot this post & exercise my love of documentation & the rules. :lol: If you are still awake, I hope that helps :D Charles, Good man. I always knew that you would be good at the rules..... :...

Sorry, I did not make it to Grafham this weekend to support the class for the Cat Open and for a chat. I seem to have gone down with a bug. Ange blames the Covid & Flu jabs we had last week. Normal service will be resumed next time...... Regards Bob PS The weather looked very light. Did we manag...

Charles wrote: ↑Tue Oct 15, 2024 6:09 am this weekend was my worst ever nationals results :roll:k!

But it looks like you missed most of the races. Was it too windy? You used to be a tough nut in windy conditions....
Regards, Bob

Hi Charles,
So you have 1942 now. Nice to see Chris Black's old boat back in use.
I have had many a tight race against that over the years.

Looking like youth reigns.
Nice attendance too.
Regards
Bob

I'm sure that Tom or Brian of Windsport will advise in this chat if you wait a day or 2

I would imagine that stainless steel pop rivets are likely to be too powerful for the fibreglass of the hull (but I would like to hear from others if this is correct). Why not buy the proper rivets from Windsport? See under Suppliers on this website.

Very Sad. Another of the Class's characters who put a lot into the Class over the years.
Regards
Bob
PS Jenny - a nice tribute.

Many moons ago we were sailing at a TT Event at Swanage and a pod of Dolphins where cruising around us as we were racing. On the downwind leg one swam directly between my hulls moving me forward in a surge of speed and passing Erling Holmberg. I still remember the complaints from Erling that I had ...