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Mike Parkinson
ParticipantWell,I now know after getting the paper info from the club that she was made by Clough&Gaskell (Qualcraft)in Wigan in 1971.Her name was originally Snoopy so that might get reinstated as we don’t care for her existing name.I’ve found a nice brochure from Qualcraft on ebay listing other dinghies they built too.Nice to have a bit of nostalgia.
Mike Parkinson
ParticipantWell,we towed her 200miles to Upton dyke in Norfolk.Had a sail on Sunday to Acle bridge with the wife and one of my Sons and upon mooring I found out the hard way about balancing the boat and capzized her.I had to learn how to right her which we did and was thankfull I had the sense to fit a bilge pump before our holiday.Sailed back ok.
We started our part 1 &2 RYA sailing course at Eastwood whelpton on Monday and am having a wonderfull week so far learning to sail on a 22foot half decker called Ragged Robin.We even got allowed half an hour round Ranworth broad tbis evening on our own without the instructor onboard.Level two starts tommorrow.Any novices fancy a weeks course on a slightly larger boat I would definately recommend them here.Camping on site too or hire a bigger boat and incorporate a weeks holiday in the course.
I feel so much more confident already after two days.Wish me luck for the next three days!
Mike Parkinson
ParticipantThis only explains why I show up as a member but with your history I would put participant above a mere member.
Anyone can be a member but to participate in spreading your experience to others cannot be belittled by interpretations of meanings.Knowledge is hard earned and priceless to some of us.
Mike Parkinson
ParticipantI don’t know if it answers your question but with the knowledge and benefits I would be gaining here I thought it only fair to contribute back so I joined as a member and paid the fee.
Mike Parkinson
ParticipantThank you.
I live in North Yorkshire and hope to tow her to lots of different areas with the campervan shown behind.I look forward to the Scottish lochs too.
Mike Parkinson
ParticipantTry again.
Mike Parkinson
ParticipantHopefully a pic or two.
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