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 Nov 8 2009, 09:15 PM
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Have my pal Smithy, the current Mirror World Champ (and an ex Fireball one too) coming over for a bit of canal sailing tomorrow night. Told him not to worry about sailing kit, plenty of sweaters here.
Here's some pictures of him winning the 2009 worlds with Smithy Jnr (Tom), he's 10 years old ! Will try to get some more "extreme canal sailing" pictures.
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Nov 8 2009, 09:39 PM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 470 Joined: 20-December 08 From: West of the Big Brown River, NE FL Member No.: 33995 |
Scotty,
Great Thread! Thanks for sharing with us crazies on Anarchy. 13 |
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Nov 8 2009, 10:57 PM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 1382 Joined: 1-January 04 From: New Jersey Member No.: 145 |
You'll need to start recording times from your house to the pub on a board (a la Top Gear).
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Nov 9 2009, 01:09 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 24-September 09 From: Gold Coast Qld Member No.: 40053 |
QUOTE (Essex @ Nov 8 2009, 10:57 PM)  You'll need to start recording times from your house to the pub on a board (a la Top Gear). You will have a supreme advantage if he brings his own boat. The lack of a gaff may be detrimental under those trees! So pleased to see a Mirror gaining space on SA |
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Nov 9 2009, 01:13 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 9-November 09 Member No.: 40953 |
With a name like Scotty and a Foxton location that can only mean one person!
As I remember right this isn't your first bout of canal sailing as you used to do it on the Laser. And I note there is no mention of the Fireball worlds as yet.... Posters have been asking about properties in the area and you haven't tried to sell them one yet??? You must be slipping in your old age! Next time I am down at the parents I'll pop into the shop to compare Mirror notes. |
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Nov 9 2009, 01:42 PM
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QUOTE (Tartan Army @ Nov 9 2009, 01:13 PM) With a name like Scotty and a Foxton location that can only mean one person! As I remember right this isn't your first bout of canal sailing as you used to do it on the Laser. And I note there is no mention of the Fireball worlds as yet.... Posters have been asking about properties in the area and you haven't tried to sell them one yet??? You must be slipping in your old age! Next time I am down at the parents I'll pop into the shop to compare Mirror notes. Answers to the above: Quite right ! True (ten years ago). Ok, I won them with Nelly a few years back. True also. That would be good. Give me a clue as to who you are !? |
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Nov 9 2009, 03:27 PM
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QUOTE (Scotty UK @ Nov 9 2009, 01:42 PM) QUOTE (Tartan Army @ Nov 9 2009, 01:13 PM) With a name like Scotty and a Foxton location that can only mean one person! As I remember right this isn't your first bout of canal sailing as you used to do it on the Laser. And I note there is no mention of the Fireball worlds as yet.... Posters have been asking about properties in the area and you haven't tried to sell them one yet??? You must be slipping in your old age! Next time I am down at the parents I'll pop into the shop to compare Mirror notes. Answers to the above: Quite right ! True (ten years ago). Ok, I won them with Nelly a few years back. True also. That would be good. Give me a clue as to who you are !? Hang on, worked it out. Last time we met up you flew down and were going to the dentist ? |
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Nov 9 2009, 08:45 PM
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Correctamundo Scotty
Good to see you are still sailing, pushing the envelope and drinking heavily!! How about strapping a petrol hedge trimmer on the gaff for those over hanging branches?? Will maybe hook up for a beer next time I'm down although I doubt I would get one of my Mirrors in the suitcase or as hand luggage!!! |
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Nov 10 2009, 12:30 PM
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As mentioned, Smithy the current world champ sailed the vessel to the pub last night. He made the best of terrible conditions, sailed brilliantly and wasn't at all scared of the dark.
Terrible night, foggy, cold and as flat as a plate of piss. Visibility awful, moored barges looming up out of the fog... highly dangerous, extreme canal sailing and what's more, nobody wore a buoyancy aid. Hardcore stuff. The good news is that we got through a couple of bottles of Grolsch on the way and had plenty of ciggys on board. Sue crewed on the return trip and wore a nice Russian hat (very sensible on a cold night). Pictures below, a bit boring I'm afraid (still trying to get some high wind shots).
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Nov 11 2009, 11:30 AM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 1218 Joined: 31-May 05 From: bris-vegas Member No.: 6109 |
Awesome. You will be able to sell rides at this rate. And can I have two please?
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Nov 11 2009, 12:11 PM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 14201 Joined: 10-September 04 From: the 'River of Light', Tomorrow-morrow Land Member No.: 3212 |
hey Scotty, that world champ fella knows where to go for real hardcore Mirror sailing must be a relief that the missus is getting some practical sailing garments on her noggin, need a clear head for the 'designated driver' job do you have any tips for extreme weather cigarette lighters, mine gets blown out on a sunny day |
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Nov 11 2009, 12:35 PM
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QUOTE (GybeSet® @ Nov 11 2009, 12:11 PM) hey Scotty, that world champ fella knows where to go for real hardcore Mirror sailing must be a relief that the missus is getting some practical sailing garments on her noggin, need a clear head for the 'designated driver' job do you have any tips for extreme weather cigarette lighters, mine gets blown out on a sunny day Will this do ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:http://www.greatbigstuff.com/prodpics/lighter_1.jpg) |
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Nov 11 2009, 12:39 PM
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QUOTE (GybeSet® @ Nov 11 2009, 12:11 PM) hey Scotty, that world champ fella knows where to go for real hardcore Mirror sailing must be a relief that the missus is getting some practical sailing garments on her noggin, need a clear head for the 'designated driver' job do you have any tips for extreme weather cigarette lighters, mine gets blown out on a sunny day Lighting up is easy if you know how. The best piece of kit is a Zippo, never fails, likes the breeze and doesn't mind the wet. Next best is a newish disposable lighter, just make sure the flint stays dry. Matches = complete waste of time. Have always found that if there is a possibility of not being able to light the next ciggy, then just light it off the old one. Hope this helps. |
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Nov 11 2009, 12:42 PM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 14201 Joined: 10-September 04 From: the 'River of Light', Tomorrow-morrow Land Member No.: 3212 |
Crikey |
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Nov 11 2009, 12:42 PM
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QUOTE (yowie @ Nov 11 2009, 11:30 AM) Awesome. You will be able to sell rides at this rate. And can I have two please? Sorry yowie, no can do. Just looked at your profile and it says that you are only 8 years old. It would be irresponsible to go extreme canal sailing with an eight year old. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Nov 11 2009, 12:46 PM
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Sounds like you should get you old Fireball helm out. He’s always good for a disaster after a couple of shandies, especially if a small boat is involved.
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Nov 11 2009, 12:47 PM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 14201 Joined: 10-September 04 From: the 'River of Light', Tomorrow-morrow Land Member No.: 3212 |
Crikey # 2 !!!
yowie Anarchist 8 years old Male bris-vegas Born Oct-31-2001 notwithstanding those Bolshy hats Scotty, no-ones pulling the wool over your . |
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Nov 11 2009, 01:17 PM
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QUOTE (European Bloke @ Nov 11 2009, 12:46 PM) Sounds like you should get you old Fireball helm out. He's always good for a disaster after a couple of shandies, especially if a small boat is involved. Might just do that. He'll have to promise to behave though, wouldn't be much fun getting the Mirror out of a tree and taking it home in bin bags. |
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Nov 11 2009, 09:10 PM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 1218 Joined: 31-May 05 From: bris-vegas Member No.: 6109 |
QUOTE (GybeSet® @ Nov 11 2009, 04:47 AM) Crikey # 2 !!! yowie Anarchist 8 years old Male bris-vegas Born Oct-31-2001 notwithstanding those Bolshy hats Scotty, no-ones pulling the wool over your . OK, I squibbed a decade or ten. Sheesh, who looks at those things? And we have proved that, unlike Mr Grebe, for whom everything was possible, you aren't tempted to take little boys sailing at night. Now back to the tickets, and its my shout, should we ever arrive. |
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Nov 12 2009, 12:28 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 9-November 09 Member No.: 40953 |
I would recommend fitting your extreme craft with a gnav (yes you can get them from a supplier in the NE of England) to give your good lady a more comfortable ride up front. The extra space could then be used for a 12v fridge (battery under the mast) for the grolsh or one of those stainless steel fire pits to light the tabs on and warm your hands on now that its getting colder. You would need to be careful in the roll tacks otherwise it could all end in tears and firewood!
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Nov 12 2009, 12:37 PM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 5227 Joined: 14-June 04 From: in the woods, behind the castle, next to the doo'cot, Fife, Scotland Member No.: 2252 |
QUOTE (yowie @ Nov 11 2009, 09:10 PM) QUOTE (GybeSet® @ Nov 11 2009, 04:47 AM) Crikey # 2 !!! yowie Anarchist 8 years old Male bris-vegas Born Oct-31-2001 notwithstanding those Bolshy hats Scotty, no-ones pulling the wool over your . OK, I squibbed a decade or ten. Sheesh, who looks at those things? And we have proved that, unlike Mr Grebe, for whom everything was possible, you aren't tempted to take little boys sailing at night. Now back to the tickets, and its my shout, should we ever arrive. I'm not sure what i'm denying, but i'm denying it! It wasn't me! |
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Nov 13 2009, 03:36 AM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 1218 Joined: 31-May 05 From: bris-vegas Member No.: 6109 |
At what point does one protest too much?
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Nov 13 2009, 08:39 AM
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QUOTE (Scotty UK @ Nov 11 2009, 01:17 PM) QUOTE (European Bloke @ Nov 11 2009, 12:46 PM) Sounds like you should get you old Fireball helm out. He's always good for a disaster after a couple of shandies, especially if a small boat is involved. Might just do that. He'll have to promise to behave though, wouldn't be much fun getting the Mirror out of a tree and taking it home in bin bags. Hmmm, and that promise will be worth as much as the one he made not to approach a crowded first windward mark on port; again… |
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