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by Don Finkle, RCR Yachts They say old habits die hard and change is seldom easy. When you have people who are accustomed to doing things the same way, and “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”, then you get … Continue reading →

We can do this with Dabbies, come Cape Town what about the waterfront ?? TO SEE THE ACTION CLICKETY CLICK Relay promotional by Mikkel Thommessen A relay in the Laser class with two teams and four members on each team … Continue reading →

Every Morning I find attempts by Hackers to get into this site.This morning I was presented with an article on hair extensions and a shoes for sale cataloque. Fortunately they are being blocked by the system,but I worry that someone … Continue reading →

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Paul Eccleston has been experimenting with ideas on how to modernise the Dabchick and make it more appealing. Here is Paul trying out one of his ideas at the Vaaldam (Megan doesnt want to have anything to do with it). … Continue reading →

The International Topper Class Association (ITCA)have made South African sailors a great offer. …They are giving free charter boats for those South Africans that are interested in sailing the Topper world championship from the 9 -15 of August this year … Continue reading →

Wooden Dabchick 3078 completely refurbished and upgraded to the new “fibreglass” look. Hull is sound and dry. 2 sets of sails, one old and one fairly decent set. Two sets of foils, rudder and centreboard, one older style and one … Continue reading →

Dabchick Its often said that many of the greatest racing drivers started with Mini-Coopers, and the same is often said of sailors and Dabbies. The Dabchick turned out to be one of the best sail training boats ever. This is … Continue reading →

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If ISAF actually wants to promote sailing, it needs to enable kids around the world to find out for themselves that sailing is the ultimate sport. It needs to realise that its Key Performance Indicators are not about Olympiad TV … Continue reading →