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KPPC Pictures 2018
I have posted pictures of the first few competitions in the 2018 season which include Nico taking a tumble on 20 May. Check out the galleries.
RYA PNs 2018
To find what has happened to the RYA PN for your class since 2003 check out this cool spreadsheet. Just click on the class name and you should be able to change it. Click on this link for the spreadsheet.
You can also see comparisons between classes if you click here.
WOSC 8 Hour Race 2017
The WOSC annual 8 Hour Race took place on Sunday 27th September. For those members who have not competed in the race or not spectated, I will attempt to give you a flavour of what you have missed. Read about it here.
Les and Graham win!
14:56:17 on Sunday 25 May 2014 was the time at which Les and Graham finished the second race of the day. To the great surprise, nay amazement, of many it was in fact the winning time. After the RO had checked, rechecked and checked his calculations once again it was announced that Les and Graham were indeed the winners of the race. In fact the RO spent so much time performing his calculations that the last race was started late. Read about it here.
Alexander and the Handbrake
See Alexander's great starts and the magnificent Wayfarer Handbrake demonstrated by Les and Graham. Read about it here.
Shock! Horror! Wayfarer using tired old rags beats Albacore with brand new sails (made by dyslexic sailmaker) on the water
On Sunday Richard and Tom stormed round the lake proving that "Flat is Fast".
Unique homework resource
A correspondent has written to inform me that this humble website is proving to be an invaluable resource for school homework in numerous subjects.
Read more...Les and Graham unable to sail
Les and Graham were unable to sail on 30 September, which was a beautiful day.
Les was nursing a nasty face wound received at Stockport when he was bitten by an angry dog. Graham says there are a lot of dogs in Stockport.
Graham, on the other hand had problems with his plumbing. Les reckons it's Graham's age!
Check out latest pictures
Check out the latest pictures which include: OK Worlds in Denmark, WOSC 8 Hour Race and Sunday 29 July when Les and Graham flew the flag (and the Police turned up).
For future reference Les, as any vexillologist will tell you, the easy way to know if the Union Flag is the correct way up is to look for the fimbriation of the ordinaries. If the fimbriation is below the saltire in the upper hoist canton, then the flag is being flown correctly.
24 February 2013
Shock! Horror! Wayfarer using tired old rags beats Albacore with brand new sails (made by dyslexic sailmaker) on the water!
On 24 February Richard and Tom proved beyond any doubt that "Flat is Fast" and powered Les' elderly Wayfarer to the front of the fleet.
In spite of being handicapped by a less than perfect toestrap system on one tack, the intrepid duo managed to keep ahead of Stewart for the whole of the race. On one tack the toestraps are linked together which meant that all was well when both boys were hiking hard. When Richard decided he was too tired and wanted a rest, his 18 stone weight was removed from the system leaving poor Tom at only 12 stones floundering with his head in the water.
For those youngsters wanting to see how it should be done, have a look at the pictures. In fact, Les and Graham should have a look at the pictures too.
It was only later that Stewart kindly pointed out that he was using a suit of brand new sails, whereas Richard and Tom were using tired old rags. Shame that Mike McNamara is dyslexic. I wonder what discount Stewart was able to negotiate. Check out the pictures!
No longer can you blame your boat, Les!
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