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by Alan
11 Apr 2011, 09:20
Forum: General IOM
Topic: A Very Sad Day
Replies: 6
Views: 9701

A Very Sad Day

Today we heard the news that for the last couple of days the NZ sailing World has been dreading.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4870395 ... ear-Nelson

We will miss you Geoff
by Alan
07 Apr 2006, 21:04
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: 2006 New Zealand National Championship Results
Replies: 5
Views: 8746

Murray I'm not disagreeing with you about Geoff's ability, ask any RC sailor in NZ 'who is the best?' and Geoff will be at the top of the list I was just pointing out that it has taken him 15 years to 'officially' get the "No. 1" title. Olivier Geoff designs and builds everthing on his boat, I think...
by Alan
07 Apr 2006, 09:28
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: 2006 New Zealand National Championship Results
Replies: 5
Views: 8746

"Great to see Geoff Smale in No. 1 spot again." Interesting choice of words there - strangely enough even though Geoff would undoubtedly be the best RC sailor in NZ (as he was in full size sailing many years ago) I believe that this is the first time he has taken out the IOM Nationals in this country.
by Alan
27 Oct 2005, 08:36
Forum: General IOM
Topic: Oval Foredeck holes
Replies: 70
Views: 83941

Yep based on the discussion I think its proberbly legal. But now you gotta make it work. Think you can get it going as well as the hoola? :) Cheers Greg Now there's an interesting decision for me. I say I think they are illegal then an Aussie challenges me to make it work! What to do? How about you...
by Alan
26 Oct 2005, 20:08
Forum: General IOM
Topic: Oval Foredeck holes
Replies: 70
Views: 83941

This discussion seems to be coming to and end so I thought I might stir it up again, have a quick look at this;

http://www.radioyachting.com/news_and_ramblings.htm
by Alan
26 Jan 2005, 08:32
Forum: Measurement and Measurers
Topic: Float Tanks
Replies: 11
Views: 21799

Ralph
Under your scheme woudn't you still need to float the boat to check that the hull doesn't exceed the 60mm?