Thanks guys. Your generosity is overwhelming. Robert, I was just trying to
fit in - be more American with the smack talk.
Bram, I must admit, as my build gets closer to the finish, I am getting
really nervous. My experience only extends to 14 and 18's in skiffs. Though,
I do have a little experience on 49ers, Musto skiffs and the RS 700. But the
good thing is it is always light winds and flat water here, plus there are
no nasties in the water, so I have safe learning environment.
It is a shame you lot are so far away.
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From: BDally6107@xxxxxxx [mailto:BDally6107@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, 12 September 2007 10:11 PM
To: swiftsolo@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Rudder rip-off
Jordan and Robert,
I think I will follow your suggestion Robert and add a section to my
website.
The conundrum in all of this is that, if you took away everything on the
Swift that was learned from the Aussies, there wouldn't be a lot left.
We're expecting big things from these guys.
On the other hand, they know almost nothing about sailing skiffs. We need
to urge every Yank to show some compassion by taking an Aussie under his
wing and sharing some wisdom (some of them don't even know what a skiff is).
Jordan and Steve, there's no need to thank us mates! It's just what we do.
Bram
In a message dated 9/12/2007 4:28:54 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
jordan.afe@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
I will give you a way to get further forward mate.... Follow my transom
around the course. :-)
In a message dated 9/11/2007 11:50:27 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
rharper@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
Bram, one more thing you might think of is to add a "DON'T DO THIS" link
where you explain some of your failed attempts. I've found that sometimes
knowing what not to do is more important than what to do. Only posting
what you currently feel is the best case and saying this is the rule,
forces the Canucs and Aussies to buck the trend and go their own way. If
you show them the things that you've discarded, they'll have a better idea
of what to do to take us farther forward.
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