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    getting into a laser

    Slowly
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    Guidelines for Winter Sailing - wind and temp limits

    We have a pretty sophisticated system whereby the race officer checks a number of forcasts on the internet which cover the sailing area. If all seems well he gets to the club in good time, sets the course and launches the rescue boat. He then goes into the club house, pours a cup of tea from his...
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    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Pizza and chips for us in the UK
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    sails--4.7 or Radial rig?

    Go Radial - you'll soon grow into it and will do well on light wind days against the fat blokes.
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    Local Knowledge - Please Help!!!

    How about "Do you come here often " and "can I buy you a drink" ?
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    Inspection port threads combined!!!!!

    Re: Inspection port again!!!!! I just take the drain plug out and leave it in my boots bag. Yes, I have forgotten to put in back in - only once though.:o
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    Inspection port threads combined!!!!!

    Inspection port again!!!!! If it ain't broke .........
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    when do you know you're a Laser sailer

    calling "Starboard" at roundabouts ?
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    Tiller Universal Problem

    A fat wallet springs to mind - or do you Americans call them purses ? Pants - Trousers ?
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    What am I doing wrong?

    Maybe a bit of fitness training in the gym would help with the tiredness - not the day before a race of course ?
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    Best instructional book for laser?

    Bens voice is so boring though and the clips aren't that special
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    Best instructional book for laser?

    The Rooster DVD's - as Mr Chainsaw says, you see what you are supposed to do.
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    Best way to take sheet and tiller extension with you when tacking

    Never, ever hold the sheet with your teeth. IMO its a really bad habit to learn.
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    What do you eat after a sail?

    A drink of coke, rather than a sniff of the white stuff, works for me too - especially as I tend to get dehydrated
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    Hiking Position

    Mark g - is the answer then to grow your hair ? :0)

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