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Benoni Open -Pics by Paolo Govetto
Click the link to see the action at the Benoni Open,thanks for the pics Paolo,please send more…… Click here Dabbies at Benoni
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The 5 Essentials – Clive Grant
The 5 Essentials, is what we can do in the boat without any effort, to make the boat go faster on either still (Inland) or moving (Coastal) waters. The 5 Essentials are spoken about on the majority of RYA Training … Continue reading
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WANTED – HELP BUILD THE CLASS !
I have received the following request Hi Owen Looking for good condition wooden Dabchicks for training in the Western Cape. Please could you post on the site for me. Many thanks Kind Regards Lynn Hoyle Come on guys please help … Continue reading
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Reaching and Running Tips – Mark Johnson
Reaching and Running These legs are often the fastest legs because of the increased speed of the boat. This means that there aren’t as many lead changes as in the beat legs. Your goal on these legs should be to … Continue reading
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Top sailing tips from Olympic silver medalist, Joe Glandfield
NOTE GLANDFIELDS COMMENTS ON OLYMPIC CLASSES HIGHLIGHTED BELOW Top sailing tips from Olympic silver medalist, Joe Glandfield Dinghy sailing is a great water sport to get into if you want to get fit and healthy whilst having fun at the … Continue reading
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Dinghy sailing is for anyone, wherever the wind hits the water
Smaller, cheaper and more easily accessible than big boat sailing, dinghy sailing can be accessed by just about anyone regardless of location, age or mobility. Dinghy sailing can be fun and laid-back if all you want to do is float … Continue reading
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Lulls and Puffs – Steve Colgate
As you sail along you may suddenly feel a dramatic drop in wind strength. You have sailed into a lull, and the apparent wind has gone forward and decreased because your boat speed is now a greater factor than the … Continue reading
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Northern region Interschools
Click here for the vprimary school entry form 2014_primary_school_entry[1] Click here for the high shool entry form 2014_high_school_entry[1] Click here for the NOR 2014_interschools_notice_(1)[1] The SAS Interschools Regatta will be on the 15 and 16 March at VLC. Entries are … Continue reading
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A Beginner’s Guide to Dinghy Racing – (Stolen from Northampton SC and suitably amended)
SOME FAQ’s for the beginner When are races held?Clubs normally have a calender on their notice boards. Bigger events are normally advertised on this website,on our face book page and SailRasa What boat can I sail?Virtually any dinghy may be … Continue reading
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Most hilarious TV commentator I have ever heard
Listen to the commentator – hilarious
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