Archives: July, 2011
Cowes week 2011: 13 days to go!
July 24, 2011Since 1826 Cowes Week has been Cowes week. Back then, during the days when men were made from steel and boats from wood, racing already took part on the Solent. Nowadays, wood has faded from the scene (recently a wooden gaff cutter was forced to retire from racing) and carbon and GRP have taken its place. So […]
competition,winsome news | by Joost Heikens | July 24, 2011 | Comments Off on Cowes week 2011: 13 days to go! | Comments RSS
Checklist Luna
Arrival Check tube and inflate to the correct pressure if necessary Place RORC, RLYC and Dutch flag Check oil and fuel level and refill if necessary Check if RIB is dry and clean. Dry and clean, if necessary Unlock cable Place Man-over-Board-eye/cable in switch and lock switch Check position Throttle (exactly in the middle) Put […]
winsome news | by Harry Heijst | July 24, 2011 | Comments Off on Checklist Luna | Comments RSS
Final stage of Winsome’s recovery
July 23, 2011Today, 23rd of July, the waterline(s) will be reinstated on the hull of Winsome so can dry over the weekend. Though Winsome is getting close to her 40th birthday, beauty is eternal. Look at this lady some 2.000 years ago. Winsome will be launched Monday 25th noon and her mast will be stepped Tuesday 26th. […]
winsome news | by Harry Heijst | July 23, 2011 | Comments Off on Final stage of Winsome’s recovery | Comments RSS