Hey Robert. As for your battens - on "real" boats , the main is defined by the max hoist (top of the boom to a marked band at the masthead) and the max foot...
... Bob: How can you sail without asking questions? Think about it. Someone made those drawings. Whoever made them could just as well have shown the battens...
... (SNIP) ... ============================================= Here's a response that makes sense. A friend of mine asked a long-time big boat Captain this...
... (SNIP) ... ================================== A friend of mine has Carr sails on his Soling 1M. He told me his battens are parallel to the boom. I'm...
The mast bands idea is one that would be useful to the Soling 1 Meter, since measuring sails is imprecise without removing them from tha mast (and since mast...
... ========== I think (can't remember) on Carr's Soling sails they are sewn. On a suit of Marblehead sails I have, they are also sewn. Since I can't do ...
Allan's response to my original question was valuable. His response echoes Ron's with regard to supporting the roach. Thank you. As I mentioned, I'm going to...
Are there other means of attaching the main sail to the mast other than what is provided in the kit? I was wondering, if I ordered sails from a sail maker that...
INDIAN RIVER MODEL SAILING CLUB Soling One Meter 9th Annual Frostbite Regatta Hobart Park 77th Street Vero Beach, FL Saturday, January 10th , 2009 / Rain...
All material that is outside of a straight line between the head of the sail and the clew of the sale is unsupported without battens. Having the batten run...
I belive that the wire or similar attachment in the luff as indicated in the instructions or a slotted mast are the only methods for attaching the soling...
I took a spare boat to the 2007 S1M Nat'ls with the sail tied on as you described and was told it was not legal by Paul Fixx and others. Jerry S1M #2610 ...
Hi all - Just a quick 'heads-up' that the 6th 2009 Region 1 Club Championship will be sailed on Sunday, September 20th on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester,...
Hi Al Thanks for the "Heads up". That is a long way to go for a one day event. As I look out at Toronto Harbour, I notice that while most flags, pennants, etc...
Hi Guys: I was tempted to go sailing here in Halifax today, it was nice and warm and the sun came out for awhile. Tomorrow looks like freezing rain so the urge...
For anyone who is interested results of the above can be found on Sun Coast Model Sailing Club's website: www.suncoastmodelsailingclub.net ... No virus found...
Class Rules say 3" high, and 3/8" "stroke" (thick) on the main. As far as I know the jib numbers are optional- a convenience for the RD (and for you in a close...
Mike. The Soling One meter Class specifies 3 inch numbers with a minimum stroke width of 3/8 inch. Roy Roy Folland Spider Sails Hudson, Quebec. Tel 450 458...
The Soling One meter Class specifies 3 inch numbers with a minimum stroke width of 3/8 inch. Alternatively, sails may be marked according to the current Racing...
Can anyone assist me in getting my soling registration and sail number? On the 25th of October 2008 I sent a check and registration form via Snail mail to Paul...
I had the same problem. Call Michelle Dannenhoffer. I'm grateful she helped me. AMYA#14922 ... From: brighton.thomas To: SolingOneMeter@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
i sent my application by the internet and paid by paypal. no number or no replies to two emails. any suggestions on my next step??? kinda dissapointing?? i...
I have the same problem .... I paid thru PayPal for my numbers back on 1 Nov 2008. A couple of weeks later I sent an email to Tim Willings asking about when I...
Received my first time kit for Christmas. I know not to expect much from the transom piece, etc. But the outside bottom edge of the piece has some minor...
I would like to increase the size of the bulkhead openings. What is the best tool to use for cutting this plastic? For instance, I'll probably need to cut...
... the best tool to use for cutting this plastic? For instance, I'll probably need to cut the hull to square-up the transom. What tool to use? ... ...