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Post by hyweljnr on Feb 19, 2013 5:31:50 GMT -5
Do you ever get frustrated with trying to find a crew? It has been a long time since Hampton has had a really active single handed fleet, it would be great if we could build one up again. Nigel cooper and I are trying but we need some more of you to join the fold. The solo really is a joy to sail across all the wind ranges, and being the down season there are some great bargains to be had at the moment. For club sailing you really wouldn't need to spend four figure sums on the latest winder plastic fantastic Frp offering there are some great wooden (like mine) and GRP ( like Nigel's) boats out there to be had at bargain prices. The solo is great as your main boat, or even one to keep in reserve on the church land for those non crew days. If anyone wants to try one out before taking the plunge I would (and I am sure Nigel would) love you to take one of ours out for a spin, you will be hooked I promise! Take a look at the solo website the for sale list is constantly being updated, there are also quite a few on Apollo duck web site. Thanks for reading, it would be fab to have a few more solos in the handicap fleet this year. Hopefully see you on the water in March, Hywel  www.solosailing.org.uk/fs/fs_list.asp |
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Post by mike on Feb 22, 2013 13:25:54 GMT -5
Ah....now if I was still there I would consider doing this, it seems like a good idea....Kate would do it too, reckon she would love to sail a boat where the helm didnt dunk her in the drink every couple of minutes....Eng v France on TV tomorrow, happy days...have the Welsh given up already?
Cheers,
Mike Hendy
Boston, MA
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Post by hyweljnr on Feb 22, 2013 19:28:22 GMT -5
No Mike Wales haven't given up! We have just been late coming to the party. You'd be welcomed with open arms into the solo fleet when/if you return to the UK.
Hope all is going well in the US, H
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Post by mike on Feb 22, 2013 21:43:26 GMT -5
All good, all good, thanks....it's a little different, going to stay a wee bit longer...but we will be in the Albion on the 13th April if you fancy a pint...cheers
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Post by hyweljnr on Feb 24, 2013 17:34:03 GMT -5
It's great that this topic has had over 50 views in only a few days, so is anyone considering a solo yet?
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Post by davidgettings on Mar 3, 2013 11:39:02 GMT -5
Which is what I am going to do. But I have to sell my Versa first. I'm after a good second hand Winder for £4000 in the region of..... Do you know who fits towing bars for next to nothing? Unless the vendor delivers. Do they as a general rule? Probably not.
David Gettings
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Post by hyweljnr on Mar 3, 2013 14:14:24 GMT -5
That's brilliant news Dave,
Tam leisure in new Malden is one of the cheapest places around for tow bars. Some people may help deliver but they would need to be local. There is a large fleet in Ripley that sail at papercourt. Mine came from Hayling Island. It's always good to have a tow bar on your car though..much more effective at saving the rear bumper than parking sensors!
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Post by hyweljnr on Mar 18, 2013 16:06:08 GMT -5
Dave,
Have a look at the solo website. A cheap winder has just come up for sale at papercourt so very local. May well be worth a phonecall.
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Post by davidgettings on Mar 28, 2013 7:07:51 GMT -5
Have bought. No trailer though. Do you have a Solo trailer with yours? No hurry as I've secured it with a deposit. So he's keeping it at Papercourt. Now I have to sell a Versa, the ad campaign for which doesn't roll out till 8th April.
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Post by hyweljnr on Mar 28, 2013 8:51:01 GMT -5
Amazing news, congrats Dave! Mine sits on a road trailer on the Island, you are welcome to borrow the base to move it if you want.
So that is now three of us in the fleet, it's growing steadily...Is anyone else keen to join the fold? I've been working on Gareth over the winter, I don't think he'll take much more convincing :-)
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Post by hyweljnr on Apr 8, 2013 3:51:23 GMT -5
This seems like a decent club racer for not a huge amount of money (only £550ono), a good sail, road trailer and a local seller. Who else can we tempt to join the ever expanding fleet? www.apolloduck.co.uk/advert.phtml?id=297869 |
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Post by hyweljnr on Jul 6, 2013 6:04:18 GMT -5
Another very decently priced boat on the solo website, from a good builder. Should go well on the river!
6/7/2013
Severn 3658
Hull just back from professional Hull refurbishment painted and
varnished. Centerboard and rudder like new.
she has 2 Masts 1 purple sail in good and 1 trainer/heavy weather in
ave condition. a full combi A frame road trailer like new tyres.
I have owned this boat for 2 years but never sailed it due to
work/family commitments etc
a fantastic deal for quick sale £995:00
Location: Southend on Sea Essex
Contact: simon clark.
Telephone 01702 293675 (Day), 07899938854 (Evening), 07899938854 (Mobile).
Send E-mail
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Post by hyweljnr on Jul 11, 2013 12:18:40 GMT -5
Another goodie
11/7/2013
Solo 4029
All wood
Good Condition
Price includes Trolley, Road Trailer, Boom-up Cover
Now only £1,200
Trial sail at Dorchester Sailing Club, near Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Location: Oxfordshire
Contact: Colin Moss.
Telephone 01235 765206 (Day/Evening).
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