On the forum: Bouquets for RAYC, RICM the cameraman, White sail solutions and much more

19th May 2009

On the Forum : Tiller man throws bouquets to the Royal Alfred for the best Baily Bowl in years, even tho there was only one race. RicM reveals how he captured all the action from his helmet camera. Garboard Strake says the reason behind the White Sail civil war is 'a bunch of dinosaurs' that believe they are preventing cheque book sailing by insisting on dacron sails only.

Byrni has advice for MARkW on where to sail a Mirror dinghy in Kildare. Who can spot familiar faces in a rogues gallery of Flying fifteen faces from 40 years ago?We want your contribution too! Log in, join over 500 Irish boating fans and have your say here.

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