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  • in reply to: My First boat. #12266
    Mike Parkinson
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    Well,I now know after getting the paper info from the club that she was made by Clough&Gaskell (Qualcraft)in Wigan in 1971.Her name was originally Snoopy so that might get reinstated as we don’t care for her existing name.I’ve found a nice brochure from Qualcraft on ebay listing other dinghies they built too.Nice to have a bit of nostalgia.

    in reply to: My First boat. #12111
    Mike Parkinson
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    Well,we towed her 200miles to Upton dyke in Norfolk.Had a sail on Sunday to Acle bridge with the wife and one of my Sons and upon mooring I found out the hard way about balancing the boat and capzized her.I had to learn how to right her which we did and was thankfull I had the sense to fit a bilge pump before our holiday.Sailed back ok.

    We started our part 1 &2 RYA sailing course at Eastwood whelpton on Monday and am having a wonderfull week so far learning to sail on a 22foot half decker called Ragged Robin.We even got allowed half an hour round Ranworth broad tbis evening on our own without the instructor onboard.Level two starts tommorrow.Any novices fancy a weeks course on a slightly larger boat I would definately recommend them here.Camping on site too or hire a bigger boat and incorporate a weeks holiday in the course.

    I feel so much more confident already after two days.Wish me luck for the next three days!

    in reply to: My First boat. #12051
    Mike Parkinson
    Participant

    This only explains why I show up as a member but with your history  I would put participant above a mere member.

    Anyone can be a member but to participate in spreading your experience to others cannot be belittled by interpretations of meanings.Knowledge is hard earned and priceless to some of us.

    in reply to: My First boat. #12050
    Mike Parkinson
    Participant

    I don’t know if it answers your question but with the knowledge and benefits I would be gaining here I thought it only fair to contribute back so I joined as a member and paid the fee.

    in reply to: My First boat. #12048
    Mike Parkinson
    Participant

    Thank you.

    I live in North Yorkshire and hope to tow her to lots of different areas with the campervan shown behind.I look forward to the Scottish lochs too.

    in reply to: My First boat. #12043
    Mike Parkinson
    Participant

    Try again.

    in reply to: My First boat. #12041
    Mike Parkinson
    Participant

    Hopefully a pic or two.

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