Recent content by WayneS

Try your local fishing shop. The real cheapies have advertising/embroidery all over them, but there are others without such decoration

One of the problems we face is that it is possible to prove Anything with science, just be selective with your data or evidence. Both sides of the lobby have shot themselves in the foot many times with crazy predictions, misreporting, blatant lies and misrepresentatiuon of the facts. Its a bit...

There is only 1 way to solve this issue, and that is to halt the planets population growth, reduce it would be even better. No amount of changes to the way we act or consume will be a long term saviour of the planet or environment. The >1% growth rate of the planet's population means that...

A great series, only seen the first 3 fo far. I was a bit concerned when the Poole chain ferry crossed ahead of them while they were going out of Portsmouth harbour. I know the ferry is currently in refit but..... I even had to rewind to make sure I wasnt seeing things...

I agree. The best post I have seen for a long time. made me giggle

My advise would be to go out sailing on as many boats as you can and make up your own minds. Other people's views are just that, other people's views. Most sellers/brokers will be happy to get you our sailing for a few hours. Until recently we owned a 2006 Bavaria 33 which we bought for...

As someone who has moved from the world of Cruiser sailing on the South coast to the world of RC racing, all I can say is that you need to ready yourself for a steep learning curve. I can quite honestly say that if I went back to proper boat sailing I would now be a much better sailor. RC...

If you intend to use a male plug and glass the outside, you will end up with a rough surface. You can reduce the work to smooth this by applying Peel-Ply (http://www.easycomposites.co.uk/#!/vacuum-equipment-and-supplies/vacuum-bagging-consumables/peel-ply.html) to the outside. Done properly...

Thanks Everyone, I will continue to do my turns regularly, but no more than 2 for each of my regular infringements :encouragement:

You should try it. Not only good fun but very educational. If I could take my radiosailing knowledge of sail trim, tactics and rules back to proper sailing I would be a much better sailor. If you ever want to try it, just shout and I can organize something.

you are correct Flaming, the likely hood of damage is quite low, but does happen occasionally. Entanglement is a bigger problem. It is common to infringe when coming into a mark, especially when the mark is a long way off and you eyes are not as good as they used to be, and put the innocent...

Hi All, I have a penalty turn question for you. This is related to radiosailing (appendix E) but I don't believe that it changes things. I have always raced on the understanding that, should you infringe (P/S collision, touching mark etc), that you take a penalty turn, you then take a second...

Had a similar issue a few years back. After soaking in penetrating oil for two days, then breaking 2 spanners and destroying all my knuckles over many hours of toil....I discovered it was a left hand thread.....

well that was quick. All assigned to new homes. Cheers Wayne

1 Ebbco 1 Davis Both from the late 70's Clear-out means they must go I really do not want the hassle of shipping so if someone wants to collect from me in SO31, please do so fast as I will take them to the dump on the weekend if no interest