Happy new year guys. not sure whats happened to all the Grafham 5k sailors? John & I were the only 5k in the grand prix, with Nicky sick, Mark converted to his...
Yey Paul, that's the spirit - gauntlet officially thrown down! I've been away for past 3 weeks, and whilst in San Francisco tried to get a sail, but there were...
Happy New Year to everyone, Paul, well done with the sailing. It is so cold right now that I am pretty impressed that you were out there on the water. Grafham...
All, Have you ever been on a collision course with another dinghy all the while screaming downwind with the kite up on your 5000? Your mind suddenly rushes to...
Yes, 5049 is at 0.99p now, the price of two Mars bars, half a capucino at Starbucks. (see the details below). Any students out there looking for something...
Guys, You will have seen that we're pulling together a training weekend over 9th and 10th of May (just as the sailing season gets into full swing) before the...
Dave, That's great, thanks for letting me know. I'll put your name down - I take it you'll be bringing your crew? Where are you sailing from at the moment? ...
hey ive just bought 5057 and am aiming to come down to your training weekend in may, uni exams depending! Am completely new to the class so have been...
hey ive just bought 5057 and am aiming to come down to your training weekend in may, uni exams depending! Am completely new to the class so have been...
hi taff, well i think i will pass on the training but we should i hope be picking up 5311 on sunday.its nice to be back after three years away.we are at...
Andy, That's great, and thanks for letting me know. It's great to see some of the 'old' hands getting back into the scene. Perhaps you could challenge Thomas...
Congratulations on getting 5057, and welcome to the association. I'll make sure I get you down on the list for the training. Can you please confirm your name...
hi taff , 5262 is still at brodstairs aswell so thats two of us i dont know if i will be able to come to any events as i am quite busy with the rs vareos as i...
Taff Myself and Ben will look to go in 5035 (chance to go swimming somewhere else) regards Neil--- In 5000classassociation@yahoogroups.com, "Richard Owens" ......
... big step, as the 5k takes every advantage to let you swim, particularly in a breeze, but it is possible so stick with it, the association is great, and we...
Hey guys, This is good, so far I have 4 boats coming, not including myself/Andy, so that's a great start. I'm sure it's going to be great. Paul, are you and...
Hey Paul Happy New Year. Are you coming to TIWSC in May? Taff _____ From: 5000classassociation@yahoogroups.com [mailto:5000classassociation@yahoogroups.com] On...
Neil/ Ben That's great news, look forward to seeing you there. Swimming in Chichester Harbour is great fun, I'm sure I'll show you how! Lol. More details to...
Andy, Once again, thanks for the info. OK mate, understood re the events, we look forward to seeing you if you do manage to get away. All the dates are on ...
Chris, Welcome to the fleet. Yes, the 5000 takes a bit of taming at the beginning! but keep practising. A few tips: at the beginning focus your training on...
... Not sure yet about TIWSC, If I still have a job (automotive crap at the moment)I plan to be at Minorca sailing, I arrive back on the Friday night at about...
Hi Taff, If it looks possible Susie and i would really like to come along to the training weekend. Sorry i can't be more definate at the moment but i've got a...
Mark, That's fantastic; you'd be more than welcome. The more the merrier. Only one day is ok, do you mean the Sat or the Sun? I'll put out more information...
Hi, We're just sorting out new ropes for our boat, and our kite bag hasn't been rigged properly, does anyone have any pictures or drawings of how the elastic...
Tom/Josh, I've no pictures, but, the bag closing line goes from the cleat on the boom, forward to the block at the front of the boom, down to a block at the...
Andy, Thanks, I've already added you to the database. If you get a chance, could you get us Pete Giffen's contact details at Broadstairs? Thanks Regards Taff ...
