http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/ Solution Class Dinghy Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:27:38 GMT David Pye http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/686 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/686 Hi All, Forecast looks good with an 8-10mph westerly which will manifest as 10-15mph coming straight up the lake from the South. Ideal conditions if the Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:08:41 GMT Colin Newman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/685 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/685 Praise where praise is due; unbeknown to Ovingtons when they sold me my new Solution, there was a fault in the upper part of the track of the mast. Each time I Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:02:02 GMT patrick.manning@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/684 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/684 I definitely won't make Saturday as I'm at a wedding all day / evening. Sunday will depend on the hangover status as it's a min 2 hour drive for me and Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:55:20 GMT David Pye http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/683 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/683 HI Kathryn. I'm sure we can sort something out on Saturday. Will get back to you asap. Cheers, David (434 the only resident Solution at BalaSC, so far!) From: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:09:36 GMT solutionn416 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/682 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/682 Saturdays are often better for me, Preferably somewhere central. We would need a rescue/coach boat. A club that allows us to join in sunday racing for minimal Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:43:18 GMT jennyj15477 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/681 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/681 Hi, As a newcomer to the class and quite a novice sailor I would be really interested in a training day. A day on a weekend would be preferable as getting time Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:44:07 GMT davidhodgson33 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/680 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/680 Tony , a warm welcome to Scaling Dam SC. It was excellent to see all 3 Solutions out on Sunday. Another member commented 'they boats are breeding like Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:12:11 GMT Kathryn Hayfield http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/679 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/679 Is anyone else planning on going to Bala on Saturday? If there's gonna be a few of us, perhaps we should make plans to go for dinner somewhere so we don't Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:35:55 GMT solutionn416 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/678 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/678 I can't make Bala, but would be happy to spend a day somewhere, given a few weeks notice. Andy Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:34:03 GMT solutionn416 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/677 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/677 Yes, like a laser mainsheet. To early to tell if it is quick, but seemed good in the gusts we had, increases the mainsheet load a bit though. Andy Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:15:50 GMT davidhodgson33 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/676 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/676 Thanks David for Ur advice. I was probably sitting forward of the tower I will try moving back a little. By sliding horse presume you mean similar the the Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:15:08 GMT David Pye http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/675 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/675 A training session would be very beneficial Andy. Just a suggestion and probably too short notice but it could be on the Saturday afternoon before the Bala Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:39:25 GMT solutionn416 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/674 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/674 The other important point is that once you are on the side, don sit too far forward, the bow should be just clearing any little waves. If you are hiking in Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:59:24 GMT davidhodgson33 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/673 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/673 Kathryn, how slack should the outhaul be going upwind? i am struggling to make an impression in general handicap racing, especially going upwind, most boats Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:29:59 GMT davidhodgson33 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/672 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solutionclass/message/672 Terry, , please come along on Wed. people arrive from 6.00 pm for a 7pm race start, not much wind forecast though. All club info, will be available, Dave