Can anyone give me some hints/advice regarding the above. I've taken part in 5 races now,the only race I did well in was in light winds. For example I raced...
Not sure about the similarities in the gem and the micro but I found similar issues when I started sailing my micro. Although it feels like the boat sails...
Hello Micro Class, I am a GEM owner from Germany. 4 Years ago I baught the boat (Sail-No. 67) from an old man in germany. The boat was in a very poor...
hi Alan im in the same situation as you learning a new boat. you say shrouds are tight. they are a method of changing the sail shape slightly before you use...
Hi Robin Thanks for your invaluable advice, I seem to be ticking most of the boxes apart from having the main luff tight, but I think that is down to the age...
Alan, Depending on the stiffness of the mast, the cascade kicker may not have the expected effect. I don't use it usually with a stiff mast. And oversized...
i had similar problems recently took my main into our local sailmaker who has a set up rig in his loft. his diagnosis was head board was drilled at wrong point...
Hi I would be grateful for any advice on making sure my Hot Boat (Shiraz) is set up correctly. Any help on this matter gratefully received. Really enjoying...
Hi, I have just found this group and am about tio trawl through it and see what is going on in England! I have a share in a Stephen Jones Micro 18, so any info...
There were several very good cruisers and racers for sale after the World Championship, including the winners in Racer division and the first 2 in Cruiser...
I was wondering if anybody would be interested in having a Microclass get-together at some stage. Perhaps a race or just a cruise to get started. If anybody is...
Anyway, you are always welcome to continental regattas, like the Micr'Eau d'Heure in Belgium, October 16-17th There are opportunities to... a.. meet...
Thanks Phillipe, I am not quite ready yet to pop over the channel. Need to get better equipped as far as towing is concerned. 1 A new trailer. 2 A new car....
Not sure that I am. I have a car. It is too small to tow the boat. I have a trailer, in a poor state, not fully roadworthy. I have a boat, some of the buoyancy...
Hi Terry! Where are you based? If you are interested in organising something and are not too far from Kent (100-150 miles?) then I would be very happy to help....
I am based at Greenwich Yacht Club in London http://greenwichyachtclub.co.uk I appreciate your offer for assistance however so far this is the only response I...
Thanks Terry, I was also thinking of informal ;-) I know the thought of a measurer is scary but we are ok I promise! I would love to come up for a sail, and...
Hi Guys, We now have 7 possibly 8 that race every weekend, but fairly informally. They are all Gems and Micro 18's which seem pretty evenly matched. I nearly...
Hi there, Manningtree in Essex is the location (multimap CO11 1AU), but we're coming up to the last sail of the year for this season. However, it would be good...
I have heard that there are a few of you round there although I never realised you were on the group yet. Good to know. Just had a quick look at my charts. I...
Launching facilities are sufficient in Burnham for very large yachts ! Manningtree is restricted to high water. Closer to London, ther is a launching slip at...
Hi, To be honest Burham is a bit of a trek from here and time available would probably preclude it for most in a Micro. All of us live in Manningtree or close...
Do any of the Gems have a an eye or ubolt on the stem for the Trailer winch cable? If so, where is it and what backs it up behind the stem? I say this having...
If anyone is interested, I would be happy to maintain a GEM register for UK/Europe, say details of boat name boat number owner and contact details where sailed...
Hi, Trailing is a once a year job for me - trailing to a meeting is not on, but I would be interested in a get together in the Poole area next year (say...
Continental GEM's: FRA 3137 NANA - Roger Baigue - Vitrolles (S Prance) FRA 4918 FRERO - Philippe Vignola - Paris GER 67 GEM.ini - Sven Pohlmann - See...
I solved the problem by making up a harness to fit across the transom then two lines to the bow then pulled from the winch which then pushed on the stern and...
The Micr'Eau d'Heure uses to be one of the largest Micro Class regattas in the World, with a participaton exceeding regularly the numbers of competitors in the...
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