August 1999 R Class Skiff News
Dave Pairman hard at work
on the new woof
As winter has taken it's cool grip of our lands the building and maintenance of our boats are well under way for some, For others boat maintenance is ... well defined as finding out what doesn't work. on opening day
Leander 2000. The 50th National Championships and Reunion Regatta.
Planning is well underway with all major tasks being assigned to various members of the squadron
The Reunion Dinner which will be one of the highlights of the regatta is limited to 200 places. With a great band to wiggle ones bottom to and plenty of "Fanta" fizzy drinks to warm the cockles of ones heart I'rn sure that the stories will be plentiful and legendary. One job that is still vacant is that of the regatta Sheriff. If you are or know of someone that would be suitable for this role give Sean a call (03 3328748). Those being considered for the role are ... Jonathan Smith(Smut) and John Bowman (Bowie) if he comes over from Aussie. Or maybe these two could be deputies and one of the ladies twin the "Atami" could be sheriff , that'll be fun.
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Daves New Hull |
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The view he expects us all to get used to |
Christchurch Boat Show - BOATEX 27-29 August
Look out for the legendary R Class stand. We're up to our usual tricks at the show. Polyester people on the wire (Naked !!!).There will be lots of information on the regatta, especially the reunion regatta for older boats.
New Boat Update
Bevan
Hussey's new beast is about to be painted. Sydenham Bakery is proudly
supporting this rocket ship. It weighed in without fittings at 32Kg
so its on target to be quick. Dave Pairmans new woof woof is well
underway. With Dave braving the weather to go down to the workshop on
these cold winter nights.
aniel Leech is rumoured to be seriously considering building a new woof R.