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Sails for Sale

simon.grain — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:34:20 +0000

The new season is upon us and some will be thinking about new sails. If you are you’ll know that the full set of new sails will set you back around $85000.

If you are thinking about that figure – how does $5500 sound?

If that sounds good then call me for a near new full set [...]

Hugo’s 2010 Worlds Report

simon.grain — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:42:00 +0000

Hugo is back and talking about the Worlds – very interesting! And there is stuff I know he can’t put in here that he has told me. No doubt more will come out as the crews come back. Read Hugo’s very informative report on the 2010 Worlds in Sweden. Click here to read and keep [...]

This is the world’s funniest Worlds Report

simon.grain — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:28:47 +0000

We haven’t had much from anyone actually, but Kirby, our very own treasurer has been touring in Europe and cruised by the worlds – here’s what she told me, you’ll laugh your socks off – Click here for the Worlds Report

Simon

J24 Supporters and Advertisers

simon.grain — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:38:17 +0000

This new page on our site will feature Class Supporters and Advertisers, we will be adding more to this page so have a look here if you need something or help with things for your J. To learn more about each sponsor or go to their website, use the link in the navigation bar above.

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“Bob Ross wrote in Feb 79″

simon.grain — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:15:45 +0000

I was cleaning out a bookcase the other day and came across two articles by Bob Ross from 1979 and 82 in copies of Australian Sailing. It is interesting to read how some things stay the same and others have changed considerably. This was all before my time in Js so rather than try to [...]

Check your rudder gudgeons

simon.grain — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:31:26 +0000

A typical J24 gudgeon break - check yours

Spring isn’t that far away and the summer season will be hot on it’s heels. If you haven’t had a close look at your boat during winter, then now is the time to check it over. In particular your rudder gudgeons, these little fittings out the back [...]

2010 World Championships in Sweden

simon.grain — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:49:22 +0000

The 2010 World Championships in Malmo, Sweden are about to start. Australian has two crews representing us, both from Sandringham YC in Melbourne. They are Hugo Ottaway (Vice Versa) and Robyn Coombs (Hyperactive – skippered by Kirsty Harris).

You can follow their progress and the whole regatta by using this link www.j24worlds2010.com

Book for the Legends Dinner

simon.grain — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:52:20 +0000

Booking is now open for the J24 Legends Dinner - contact Paula - details on the Legends page

Legends Dinner Ticket Order Form

New mast shipping opportunity

simon.grain — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:08:17 +0000

Need a new mast?

Sparloft in NZ have let me know that they are shipping an Etchell mast to Oz in the near future and this could provide an opportunity to save at least 50% on shipping costs if you want to have a new mast built. Let me know on 0413 870 046 if you [...]

Best Crew Practices

simon.grain — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:23:29 +0000

Janette Syme, sister and competitor to brother Ron Thomson on “Kicking Bottom”, is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with, sailing and training with Arthur Crothers (probably one of the best sailors and teachers in the business). She is one of a small group of lady skippers that are making a real difference in [...]