I bought 1784 in 2009 and attended the Nationals, with very little success. I recall that this boat was owned by Steve Sawford, but I bought it from a guy in Shearness Sailing Club (not to be confused the the Catamaran Club on Sheppey that is now defunct. 1784 is now residing in Biograd Croatia wher...

Does anyone have a 2nd sail for my 1784? The one I have blew out on a gibe in a squall in Croatia last September. It just split from luff to leach to luff at the 2nd batten. A good local repair was done with tape and stitch by Northsail rep., but don't think I can reply on it for this years trip. Ch...

My apologies.
I have found some old pic s of Spark Rallies, 8 boats at the Nationals at Pentewen 1982 or 1983.
My boat number was 172

I bought 1784 after selling 1664 in 2007 in Spain. I took 1784 to the Nationals in 2009 and didn't do so well. I then took her to Croatia (see articles in Sprintnews) in 2009, 2010 and 2011. I didn't go in 2012 due to having cancer and an op. Going to Croatia in Aug 2013, so will miss the Nationals,...

It is with great sadness that I add my thoughts to those of others who have known and gained so much from the Man Nick Dewhirst. I first met Nick when coming to Seasalter for the Fowley Island race which, although a novice, he entered with great enthusiasm. That enthusiasm has never waned and has se...

and Im still and AB/OR, I was a WO in the Royal Marines. What do I have to do to get promotion?

Hi, as one of the oldest Sparkie I owned 127 in 1982, bought from guy at Grafham. I then had a trailer with a USMarine Corps coffin on it as a box, and even slept in it. Last I saw of the boat and trailer was in Seasalter. I moved on to 555 SEXpress, and then a new boat 1664 in 1991. I now have a St...

Yes, I was that soldier. 15 years ago last weekend, when I was 50, and with a brand new Dart15 1664, I sailed solo to Calais from Sandwich Bay, and back. I did it because the Hornet fleet had been refused permission to do it, because that asked. I didnt ask. I prepared by Dart as if it was a yacht, ...