Recent content by jellylegs

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    Is sailing a spiritual experience?

    ....my boat is called Kerygma for a reason...
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    Is sailing a spiritual experience?

    I am amazed by the sunsets we get in the wash. Even my physics prof. friend has to concede he doesnt have all the answers.....keep looking, it will become clear to you.
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    Hawke House headlining kits - Westerly

    I am looking to replace the headlining in my westerly centaur as it seems a good time to do it before I fit new windows. Does anyone have any experience of Hawke House westerly headlining kits? They seem a good route to go down.
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    Seagull remorse - does it exist?

    The world wont last for ever. I think a few old Seagulls arent going to have much affect. all those big range rovers commuting to sail their yachts, now there's a problem. I think if people drive to their boats then they shouldnt be allowed to use an engine, they have to use wind or oars. if...
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    I shouldn't have gone to the boat today

    I had some fantastic sailing this year.
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    Dylan Winter proposed for 2013 SPOTY or knighthood

    One of my customers shares a name with a guy who was knighted. His uncle sent him a cutting from the newspaper congratulating him when he read of it!
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    Magazine article quality

    Do you think these critics are the same ones who write to points of view?! YM is great, its getting much better The pictures are inspiring. Im going to switch from Sailing today to YM subscription. PBO, now thats a mag for serious improvement.
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    1978 Centaur windows.

    Hi. yes, I have used Eagle for my customers in the past and they were very good. I have removed the old rubber, it has shrunk and perished. On customer's yachts I dont mind using other contractors, but on my own boat I like to have a go at anything myself - for self satisfaction, and for...
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    Dylann Winter at Boatshow

    no, not naive at all.....not saying any more.
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    1978 Centaur windows.

    I'm replacing the rubber seals in all the main cabin windows in my Centaur right now - I have been looking at the original gaskets and wondered if anyone has a more modern solution? Is it wise to use a bit of sealant in conjunction with the rubber gasket?
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    Dylann Winter at Boatshow

    Maybe he in anonymous because hes a captain of a ship, or something.
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    westerly Centaur

    Thanks, the faded ensign gives the illusion that I have traveled far - truth is, I go nowhere!
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    Dylann Winter at Boatshow

    I go to hear Tom Cunliffe - he is hilarious, and so insightful about the sea.
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    Dylann Winter at Boatshow

    I think Dylan should go to the LIBS and give a talk about cruising up creeks, and estuaries. The new Maurice Griffiths?
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    front covers of IPC mags

    You need to take a broader view. Look at all the top mags - Vogue, OK, Wallpaper, Top Gear, etc. They all do it the same - its simple advertising.
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