http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/ Laser 5000 Class Association Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:24:59 GMT Neil http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1704 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1704 Dear all Membership applications are starting to come in but for those who are intending/thinking about it please complete the form on the excellent new Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:21:55 GMT Alister Kinsman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1703 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1703 Its Largo, north bank of the Forth (not Largs, on the Clyde) Nice open water, and a friendly club - last time I was there with the 49er I dislocated my Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:08:04 GMT paul.burns5269 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1702 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1702 Hi guys, like the new website much better to work our way round. 5269 attemped the Grafham Grand Prix last week, little windy with F5 & F6 gusts. A frantic out Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:36:43 GMT taff.owens http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1701 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1701 Fin, Happy New Year to you, I hope all is well? Regarding the event in June - is that Largo or Largs? If Largs do you have a bit more information. It could Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:55:58 GMT andy temple http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1700 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1700 Hi alan Good luck with your first sail once you go out you will be hooked i should know.Good luck with the sorting out andy ... From: Butler, Alan To: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:52:55 GMT Butler, Alan http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1699 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1699 Thanks Andy. Your help much appreciated. The boat needed just a few things doing but I'm nearly there. I'm in North West Wales (Porthmadog) and hoping to get a Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:36:39 GMT andy temple http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1698 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1698 Hi alan, First thing good on you for buying a great boat me and my crew are on our thrid 5000 now as we just cant seem to get enough of them.Anyway enough of Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:18:26 GMT redalfbutler http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1697 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1697 I'm trying to sort out my recently acquired 5000: 1 I read in the notes on the 5000 site references to a "flick- flock". Can anyone explain this Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:21:49 GMT thomas9906 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1696 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1696 Hi, I replaced ours last year cos we had some worn out laser main ones (ie the ones from the single hander). We ended up going for the harken carboratchets Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:54:00 GMT Neil http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1695 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1695 Thanks for the replies......I am not sure about auto ratchets as will they hold the power ? Anyway I need to replace mine as I have the origional laser ones Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:30:11 GMT Findlay http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1694 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1694 Hi I almost replaced mine last year..... I was eyeing up a set of very smart ronstan (I think) blocks - expensive at 80quid a each, but really nice kit. The Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:29:50 GMT thomasgb5231 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1693 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1693 Hi Neil, I can see that you are doing the Xmas shopping for your new 5000! Yes, you need to go for some big ratchet blocks. They are pretty expensive things so Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:54:54 GMT Neil http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1692 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1692 My blocks need replacing for the spinnaker....any views on the best option ? Cheers Neil Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:20:45 GMT paul.burns5269 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1691 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1691 Hi Les How about finishing the year with a splash, and join us in the Grafham Grand Prix on the 27th dec Paul 5269 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:59:47 GMT Findlay http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1690 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/5000classassociation/message/1690 Hi Taff / Thomas all the best to both of you - thanks. On the side, possibly of interest here's the "Scottish Skiff Racing" dates for next year: Loch Earn