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Doping in sailing

We urge every single sailor, (and parents of our juniors) whether you are taking an over the counter remedy for a cold or a headache or are on prescribed medication for high blood pressure, to be aware of the provisions of the Code. The same applies if you need to use an asthma pump. Similarly, it makes no difference if you are six or 96, whether you are competing in a club race or a world championship, you must comply with the provisions of the Code at all times. The WADA List of Prohibited Substances and Methods 2009 is available as a free PDF download from http://www.drugfreesport.org.za/ and is a must read.

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antidoping rules

Owen

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Kite surfer jumps the Brighton Pier in the UK

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Convert your bike into a Superbike

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BT Games SAS youth Nationals 2010 – Information

Click here to support the sponsors youth-sa7c.php
Click here for the Nationals schedule youth-sa7a.php
Click here for tourist attractions in the area www.deneysville.net
Click for offsite accommodation youth-sa7b.php

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ISAF casebook – interpretations of the rules of Sailing

#click here # to link to the case book on the  ISAF site. Keep up to date,know your rules and race more confidently

Owen

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Dabbies can do this !

This shot was taken by the Dabbie in front of the 505

Owen

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Make a plan – transport is not an excuse

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Some humour

“Painting job”

A blonde, wanting to earn some money, decided to hire herself out as a handyman-type and started canvassing a wealthy neighborhood. She went to the front door of the first house and asked the owner if he had any jobs for her to do. “Well, you can paint my porch. How much will you charge?” The blonde said, “How about 50 dollars?” The man agreed and told her that the paint and ladders that she might need were in the garage. The man’s wife, inside the house, heard the conversation and said to her husband, “Does she realize that the porch goes all the way around the house?” The man replied, “She should. She was standing on the porch.” A short time later, the blonde came to the door to collect her money. “You’re finished already?” he asked. “Yes,” the blonde answered, “and I had paint left over, so I gave it two coats.” Impressed, the man reached in his pocket for the $50. “And by the way,” the blonde added, “That’s not a Porch, it’s a Ferrari.”

Redhead

A gorgeous young redhead goes into the doctor´s office and says that her body hurts wherever she touches it.

“Impossible!” says the doctor. “Show me.”

The redhead takes her finger, pushes on her left breast and screams, then she pushes her elbow and screams in even more agony. She pushes her knee and screams; likewise she pushes her ankle and screams.

Everywhere she touches makes her scream.

The doctor says, “You´re not really a redhead, are you?”

“Well, no” she says, “I´m actually a blonde.”

“I thought so” the doctor says.

“Your finger is broken

the 5 Secrets to a Perfect Relationship

..1 It’s important to have a woman who helps at home,
cooks, cleans & has a job.

..2 It’s important have a woman who can make you
laugh.

..3 It’s important to have a woman who you can
trust and doesn’t lie.

..4 Who loves you
and likes being with you.

..5 It’s very, very important that these four women
don’t know each other.

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Dont damage your dabbie before its in the water !!!

Launching your boat without damaging its hull is more difficult that you might think.  More damage is caused to the hull during its launch than when it’s afloat.  By following some simple guidelines you can avoid scratches and scrapes which affect the overall look of your boat and will slow its performance.  It could even lead to more serious hull damage.

Preparation
Before setting out to launch your boat, there are some vital preparation points to remember.

Dolley launch
Everything in the boat must be ready to go before launch.  Check the transom (the underside of the stern) and the bouncy tank drain bungs are in place.

You must keep the bow attached to the dolley with a painter while you are moving the boat on land.  Pressure on the bow will avoid scraping the stern.  If the rudder has a lifting blade which can be secured, attach it before launch.   Otherwise, wait until you are on the water.

Balloon tyre dolleys are designed for launching from sand.

Tip:  Salt water corrodes metal, so you should keep your dolley out of the water.

Floating
As soon as the dinghy starts to float, the wind will catch it.  So hold on tight and attempt to control the drift.  Pull the dolley out of the water and wheel it away.  Always park it clear of the waters edge and if space is limited, take it back to the dingy park.

Once the boat has floated off the dolley, hold it in deep water to keep it afloat.

Recovering the dingy from the water is the reverse of launching.  Someone  must hold the boat while the other fetches the dolley.  Then,  float the boat onto the dolley.

Tip: Take the dolley far enough into water so the boat floats clear.  Don’t stop short to save yourself from getting wet.

General advice
Boat ramps can get very busy and the pressure of other waiting their turn can change a boat launch from a mildly stressful activity into a frantic rush to get a boat into the water.  With a calm nerve, the right frame of mind and plenty of preparation, getting your boat onto the water doesn’t have to be a stressful job.

Top 5 tips
1.  Loading the boat with the equipment before the launch – this includes lifejackets and safety lines
2.  Remove the safety straps securing the boat to the dolley
3.  Connecting a bow line to the bow and coil it out of the way so that it doesn’t snag

4. Slipways can be very slippery,watch out dont fall on your backside.

5.  Practice the launch procedure a few times so you know what to do.

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Cape Town Dabbie training camp

Click here to view a video of the Cape  Dabbie Camp

Looks like a great sailing day with a lot of learning from the experts.

Owen

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