Hi All, The Top Mark Weekend has now been firmed up. The RYA Coach we have delivering the goods is Pete Barton, and as well as all his other experience, he...
Think this could be invaluable experience with such small numbers and quality training. Will be good to get total cost buttoned down, as non Grafham members ...
The biggest bugbear I find on the otherwise superb L5K is the kite bag system. However, I noticed on the Eurocup video, that they actually hoist the kite...
Niall I find the newer the kite, the better the hoist! Seriously, it helps as a wet kite (the older it is, the more it will hold the moisture) will stick, ...
Hi All, Good news, we are reducing the cost to individuals for the Top Mark Weekend – from £25 a head to £20 a head. We are also negotiating with Grafham...
... Agreed. I've also found that if the helm is pulling the appropriate leeward spin sheet during the set everything works better as well. This helps get the...
All, This is what we did on 5254 when doing a windward set and never really had any issues. Pole out Sheet on until clex is at forstay (Helm) Halyard on Sheet...
Thank you one and all - This all makes perfect sense, and as I have tended to keep my crispy kites back, I must be more lavish, and give the poor crew a chance...
Hi all was reading the rigging guide on the class website. It indicated the main halyard for the 5000 is a 2-to-1 system. Is this so ? My boat currently has...
Fin, The boat had a halyard that was long enough to be 2:1 and that is certainly the configuration that I used to sail it with. You should find at the top of...
Hi Iain good to hear from you. I will have a look again at the halyard the next time I am at the boat. When I took delivery, it hadn't been set up to be 2:1,...
Hi all, Well - I have more names coming to the weekend than I have seen at a 5K event since I've been taking part - this is fantastic and well done for putting...
Hi Richard I'm afraid I won't be able to make it to Grafham - a death in the family and a trip to Norway in the interim make it impossible to get the time...
Hi Taff just confirmation that John & i will be there 5269, I see also that my discussion with Andy from Draycote has paid off and they appear to be coming as...
Hi Peter unfortuante you're not coming... guess it;ll be a good weekend. Another time! Taff, possibly my crew Vinny, (who's called Matt in your post?) ...
Hi Once again, Just to keep nagging you all and to try and encourage others, the Top Mark Weekend is only a matter of 4 weeks away (12th and 13th April). I'm...
Taff, We fully expect to be there:- Niall Ferguson / Andy Wareham - 5301 - Draycote The training should be excellent, the apres training is set to be legendary...
Hi one and all, Here in the frozen north there are indications that winter is ending and the sailing season is but a few weeks away. Therefore we are starting...
585 mm if i remeber rightly. If pulled tight flat along the deck the block lines up with the front (or back) of the cboard slot. Later Iain Iain Lewis Senior...
Does anyone know the main halyard length and guage? The sheathing on ours has just gone thro at the jammer on the base of the mast and we are going to have to...
Hey everyone, I've got just got hold of a 5000 that i'm trying to bring back to life. I need some new shrouds and trapeze wires. I was just wondering if...
Hi Alex, I'd get them made up specially for me. If you have old ones you have a few choices. (1) Take them along to your local boat yard or chandlers and get...
Thanks for that, i've just spoken to my local marina and they know a rigger who thinks he can make them for me. Will no doubt be back here with the next...
Alex, Glad to see that you're sorting the boat, I also know a rigger here (Milford Haven) that may be able to help you out. If necessary he may be able to use...
Hi Murray, 4 or 5 mm Dynema should do it, as for the length, can't remember exactly, I normaly go for about 18m then cut it down a bit, but just use your old...
Hi Alex, I have a old set of shrouds remaining from a previous mast. Dave C. also has some. So if it can come in handy, let me know. I could post them to you ...
Niall, Thanks for letting me know. I now have 15 confirmed names, (19 have shown interest, but I still need the confirmation from 4). As long as the weather...
New videos just posted on the web site. Great sailing on the 5000 in Lake Garda in particular. So look carefully and see how it should be done! Its all in the...
