anothertoy Posted July 27, 2004 Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 after plunging headfirst into this sailing lark, am trying to find any sailing info that might be online and useful for somebody who's just about ready to swap for a tinnie, motor or not !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmessee Posted July 27, 2004 Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 The best bet I have found is going to a club and geting tips first hand from other guys who sail the same or similar boat. TIme on the water is important, but talking to others with the boat in front of you is the best bet. Don't let it get to you. Don't expect it to just happen. It takes a bit of time, but not too long. Before you know it you will be having a ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted July 27, 2004 Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 G'day anothertoy What is your main problem? What state are you from? The 16 square blokes are pretty helpful, so fire away and ask what you want! Cheers Greg W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothertoy Posted July 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 Cheers guys for your quick response, am sailing out of Sth East Qld and am waiting to be able to get out at Currumbin as soon as towbar is on van. Any pointers as to rigging differences for open water and flat and thoughts on amount of downhaul needed for light to strong winds would be appreciated as far as racing is concerned. Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted July 27, 2004 Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 Enough downhaul to pull the wrinkles out. As the breeze gets up keep cranking the downhaul as much as you need to hold it down. When its really blowin' the sail is nearly right down on the tramp and the traveller let down a bit. Hope that helps. Cheers Greg W PS Nacra King of the Lake is at Lake Cootharaba next month and there will be quite a few 16 squares there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interceptor Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 Tony, Jason here. The boys from SYC are here to help. Ring me if you want on 0409 32 5138 and I can give you the phone numbers of any of the guys at the club and some in Brisbane who can give you the drum. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothertoy Posted July 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Thanks jas Will be sailing out of currumbin this weekend..... Will take mobile phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 hey the toy! Mick from tvl here, we spoke on the phone when you were looking at buying your boat, mate give me a call on 0402 071479 or email me at mick81nacra@aol.com and i will help wherever possible Cheers Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1 Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 Micky, he wants expert comments, leave it to Jason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JED Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 Anothertoy, You need to trade it for a 4.9 Taipan and your drama's will be over. Just kidding Mick! As they say get down to your local Sail Club and ask lots of questions. Mick will be able to help you. Good luck we hope to see you in Townsville for some good racing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fred Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 Anothertoy, this week end you can learn as mutch or as little as you would like if you come to King of the Lake at cootharabah . Starts saturday ends Sunday. There will be plenty of 16 sq sailors on hand. See you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothertoy Posted August 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Thanks fred, went out to cootharabah sunday and the only thing the others were able to tell me was how deep the lake is and how bad jason sings at three in the morning. Will keep on trying to find other tips where i can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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