Just trying to find out how many other proto in the UK, so we can share info, ideas, ect. I own Shiraz, a Hot Boat based in the North of Scotland. Regards ...
Neil, All other known or supposed protos are old Morrisson designs, mainly Speculation (at least Placebo, sailing on Windermere Lake) or Woodchip You find here...
having just robbed manningtree of one of it´s micro 18´s i´m back in mallorca happily sailing almost every day but missing the racing! great to find a...
hi guys having now got my micro up and running i feel i am missing at least one head sail does the micro normally have a no 2 headsail or is all the reefing...
The Micros Class Rules used to authorise a second jib, no more than 70% of the largest one. We authorised first a 4,55 sq.m jib even ifthe largest headsail was...
Hi I recommed a no.2. There are other things besides racing... a working jib is great for a "sail around the bay" especially single handed or if it's windy and...
thanks for that it is exactly when i´m short handed or alone that the prob really gets bad!!! the boat is really not at all happy in a blow! i will probably...
thanks for that thanks for that for me it will be a definite must as i´m usually light handed or solo do you have any ideas on handicap nos- i´m in mallorca ...
Oliver, IRC claims many certificates in Spain, but Spain is also traditionally ORC-minded... There is a Micro Class activity in Southern Spain (Huelva, Isla...
Oliver, You're right, It's different sailing at sea on your own (sailing with family is the same but there is more to tread on) to balls out round a lake with...
On a quarter tonner, I cruised extensively, and very often single-handed. Sails changes in heavy weather were really a nasty job. The high aspect jib had two...
i´ve aquired atwo no 1´s- a like new which is stowed away for the serious stuff and an older model which is pretty good also i´m toying with the idea of...
Hello Sailors I have decided to put Spiced Gold up for sale as I think it is time to upgrade to something slightly bigger For more details please see...
you could contact barry metcalf at cardiff bay yacht club- you´ll find it on the net- he´s the club boat yard manager, i believe he used to own your boat ...
Does anyone have rig set up dims. For an early gem we have just bought. It has a proctor mast. Mast Rake.... Forestay length... Pre bend.... Tensions... ...
hi i´m a new owner too -of a micro 18- but i do find a lot of pre-bend is needed to go up-wind with reasonable performance. i look forward to response from...
It is a very nice boat to sail, built in 1999 a Polish design. It is very light and responsive and I raced it of a PY of 1050 and a CYCA of 21.5. I am just an...
I am a Micro sailor from Austria, who moved over to the UK and I am currently working for ISAF in Southampton. I am the owner of an Proto "L'Arte", finished...
Hello all Microsailors in the Norfolk area. I have just purchased one from Whitby and i am collecting her in the next week or two, thats all i know at the...
Hello all, i was wondering if anyone had a definitive list of measurements for the above (mast rake, prebend, jib fairlead positions etc) and also any advice...
Jimmy, I'm afraid this document does not exist, the reference is the French Microclass association, and even when they are asked something in French, they...
Hello everyone, hope you all have a lovely Christmas and a happy new year (sailing of course)!!! Just a quick question about the Jeanneau Microsail keel...
Dear British Microsailors, The German Microclass is very proud to organize the Micro World championship 2007 in Warnemuende (Baltic Sea). You can find more ...
Good afternoon, Has anyone a secondhand dacron jib for sale to sheet to the cabin roof? I have the genoa which is a bit to big for sailing on the inland ...
... has anyone a secondhand dacron jib for sale to sheet to the cabin roof? ... waterways > it also restricts my pointing ability. I dont particularly want to...
Good afternoon everyone. I am in need of a standard blade jib for a Microsail as i only have the genoa with a poor sheeting angle. It will be for cruising use...