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Thanks!
Hi Sailors,
The water has been draining away from the club now we are left with a
very muddy area.I have added some photo's of the boats that are at
Budgewoi S.C and probally need some TLC.
here is the link
http://au.geocities.com/budgewoisailing/
Cheers Doreen
Doreen
Thanks for the posting the photos. I trust your family and all the
families at the club are OK after the storm. We were bushwalking in
the Central Highlands over the long weekend - only heard about it all
yesterday.
Take care
Marcus Allan
--- In CorsairAustralia@..., "Doreen" <corsairnsw@...>
wrote:
>
> I uploaded some photo's from the flooding at Budgewoi sailing Club
8/9
> June 07.
> Here is the link
>
> http://au.geocities.com/budgewoisailing/
>
Hi Sailors
A Corsair came for sale in Queens land.
This one is in immaculate condition.
Corsair 175 Panda.
„Ï Completely rebuilt, fully re-sprayed
„Ï Including mast and boom
„Ï New rig, spectra halyards
„Ï Brand new main and jib
„Ï Centreboard and tiller fully rebuilt
„Ï Trailer overhauled, new rollers, rims and tyres,
„Ï 5mths rego.
Plenty of photo¡¦s.
Here is the link
http://au.geocities.com/corsairnational/boatsforsale/Boats4Sale.htm
Hi Sailors
This year Nationals is going to be held at Laurieton NSW.
The notice of race is available on the Corsair National website.
http://au.geocities.com/corsairnational/
New articles are available at this link
http://au.geocities.com/corsairnationalsitemap/
Standing & Running Rigging _Tuning Boat Repairs _ Safety _ Maintenance
Sailing Technique _ Sail to Win Boating Knowledge
Happy Easter to you all and if you are sailing in the state Titles good
luck to you all.
GO SAILING GO CORSAIR
Doreen
* * How to Rig &Tune your Corsair * *
This is a much sought after question. We are now in the process to make
a booklet that will give you guidelines with the running and standing
rigging & tuning of your boat. If you would be interested to assist us,
this would be much appreciated. We are interested in the following
articles; Mast rake and Mast bend, boat tuning etc. If you think your
boat is rigged differently send us a photo & summary.
Sent your articles, photo's to the NSW Secretary.
Happy sailing Doreen
Hi Tim I am making a booklet with handy hints to rig, repair etc a
Corsair. I saw your messages to Marcus and you mentioned that you
added a image of the plate and the location (see story below) but I
can't find it.
Would it be possible to email me this image because maybe I can use
it for the booklet.
Could you email it please to corsairnsw@...
Thank you. Best regards Doreen
--- In CorsairAustralia@..., "TIM OYSTON"
<toyston@...> wrote:
>
> <<Rigging plate.JPG>> Marcus,
>
> Thanks heaps for the feedback. Your right, I'm considering all
options. My
> boat has these aluminium plates mounted on the back rest of the
seats about
> midway along for the kite lines to be cleated off. There was 2
fairleads on
> the rear of the gunwales that I would like to replace with pivoting
blocks if
> I am to go to the rear of the boat.
>
> Here is an image of the plate and the location. I have not seen
these on any
> other corsairs. Not that I have seen many.
>
> Regards
>
> Tim Oyston
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Corsair 357 Barbarossa for sale, kempsey area, NSW.
Price $2,500
She has 2 sets of sails, one racing set hardly used, she is in excellent
condition, the trailer needs some work but is registered, all the go
fast gear, ready to rock.
Contact Details
Steve & Tracy
M 0438 674 020
Ph 6567 4020
Bus 6562 3822
Email
wallis@...
Hello Sailors, I just want to let you all know that there is a Corsair
for sale on Ebay, starting price $900. This auction will be finished in
two days.
Here is the link
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
ViewItem&item=290084554447&fromMakeTrack=true
Cheers Doreen
Hello Corsair Sailors,
I just want to make you aware that there is a Corsair Constitution on
the National website. The Constitution has Diagrams of the Mast,
Boom, Hull Sail. This information maybe could help you to rig your
boat.
Soon I will add some photo's of the rigging of Corsairs that are
sailing at Budgewoi S.c on the central Coast.
http://au.geocities.com/corsairnational/constitution/2004Constitution.
doc
For any other information go to
http://au.geocities.com/corsairnational
We would like to update our Corsair registra. If you have a Corsair
and never been a member yet of any Corsair Association, we would
appreciate to hear from you and email us your contact details and
boat name & no.
Sent your Contact details to corsairnsw@...
Thank you, Go sailing go Corsair
Doreen
Thank you Marcus, thank you Doreen,
I'm getting very excited about a sail this weekend (taking my wife
for a picnic sail down to Quarantine near Portsea for our 10 year
wedding anniversary! - not quite what she had in mind!!)
I'll take some shots of my mainsheet setup too.
Sam
Doreen,
Great to hear some activity and advice coming through on the site. I am
experimenting with mast rake and wedging the mast. can anyone out there
provide me with some details or measurements on what they know is a good mast
rake for what conditions?
Regards
Tim
________________________________
From: CorsairAustralia@...
[mailto:CorsairAustralia@...] On Behalf Of Corsair Class
Association of Australia
Sent: Monday, 12 February 2007 8:24 PM
To: CorsairAustralia@...
Subject: [CorsairAustralia] Re: Mainsheet setup
Hi Sam
For the mainsheet a rachet block with cleat is a very good option.
Much better on your hands.
Make sure that the cleat position is right, just one pull and it
should be able to un cleat it self straight away.
What I will do is that in two weeks when we are sailing again I will
make some close up photo's of main/ jib sheet rigging etc. So you can
get a idea how other people are rigging there boats.
If anybody would like to have a particular photo's showing any part
of the rigging just let me know.
Cheers Doreen
--- In CorsairAustralia@...
<mailto:CorsairAustralia%40yahoogroups.com.au> , "editor_fcp" <editor@...>
wrote:
>
> Thanks for replying Doreen,
>
> I'd love some help.
>
> I'm heading off to Whitworths to buy a new bock to go on the centre
> board case...
>
> I'm thinking something like the Ronstan RF51110 Series 50 Single,
> Becket, Universal Head
>
> My next dilemma is the type of block for the Mainsheet that's
attached
> to the footwell... does it need to have some locking mechanism - or
is
> it best to have the sheet running free - I find this pretty wearing
on
> the hands.
>
> Any help much appreciated.
>
> Oh, I'm also thinking of a wind pointer for the top of the mast...
> worthwhile?
>
> Sam
>
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Sam
For what its worth, we have just replaced a worn out ratchet
mainsheet block on 836. The previous owners had cable-tied back the
cam cleat so that it no longer functioned. Having spoken to them
about it, the main reason for this was that they always raced with a
mainsheet hand - it was his job to look after it. My wife and I sail
with our two children and occasionally race two-up, so I decided to
replace the old block with a cleating ratchet block, so that when I
have one hand on the helm and one on the mainsheet things are a bit
less stressfull. I am sure, however, the Corsair champions out there
will tell you that, given practice, a cleating mainsheet block is not
necessary - even without a mainsheet hand.
One thing I would say though - if you buy a cleating block get one
that allows for adjustment to the cleating angle. I have set ours
very high so that it takes a positive action to cleat the mainsheet,
not an accidental one. It is far better to have the block run than
cleat when you don't want it to, particularly gybing in a strong wind.
HTH
Marcus
--- In CorsairAustralia@..., "editor_fcp" <editor@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi Corsair Group,
>
> I'm a novice sailer with an old Corsair at my disposal - it's
missing a few bits and pieces
> around the main sheet and I'm looking for advice on how to set up
the runnig rigging.
>
> Specifically, what kinds of blocks would you recomend for the main
sheet - it's missing the
> one mounted on the centre case and the one mounted on the floor.
>
> Any ideas about the best places to buy gear for Corsairs in
Melbourne?
>
> Thank you in advance.
>
> Sam
>
Hi Sam
For the mainsheet a rachet block with cleat is a very good option.
Much better on your hands.
Make sure that the cleat position is right, just one pull and it
should be able to un cleat it self straight away.
What I will do is that in two weeks when we are sailing again I will
make some close up photo's of main/ jib sheet rigging etc. So you can
get a idea how other people are rigging there boats.
If anybody would like to have a particular photo's showing any part
of the rigging just let me know.
Cheers Doreen
--- In CorsairAustralia@..., "editor_fcp" <editor@...>
wrote:
>
> Thanks for replying Doreen,
>
> I'd love some help.
>
> I'm heading off to Whitworths to buy a new bock to go on the centre
> board case...
>
> I'm thinking something like the Ronstan RF51110 Series 50 Single,
> Becket, Universal Head
>
> My next dilemma is the type of block for the Mainsheet that's
attached
> to the footwell... does it need to have some locking mechanism - or
is
> it best to have the sheet running free - I find this pretty wearing
on
> the hands.
>
> Any help much appreciated.
>
> Oh, I'm also thinking of a wind pointer for the top of the mast...
> worthwhile?
>
> Sam
>
HI ALL,
HAVE JUST JOINED UP AND I AM LOOKING TO PURCHASE A CORSAIR.PREFERENCE
FOR IT TO BE ON A TRAILER.
WILL CONSIDER ANY AGE AND CONDITION.
WILLING TO TRAVEL ALL OVER VICTORIA AND POSSIBLE BORDER FOR SOMETHING
WORTHWHILE.
CONTACT ME ON 0423 301 768.
REGARDS,BRENDAN
Doreen wrote: Subject: Corsair Inlandwaters Champ
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2007 16:19:24 +1100
Hi guys we have finely a event for our Inlandwaters Championship. The
date will be 17/18 Feb at Great Lakes Sailing Club, Foster. Attached is the
Notice of Race
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Doreen,
Can you advise me if it is OK for me to race my Corsair in official races
with 4 on board? I have been doing this in local club races, as it is 2
fathers and 2 sons. If we were to travel to a race I need to know if this is
acceptable?
Regards
Tim
________________________________
From: CorsairAustralia@...
[mailto:CorsairAustralia@...] On Behalf Of Tim b
Sent: Monday, 5 February 2007 10:00 PM
To: CorsairAustralia@...
Subject: [CorsairAustralia] Fwd: Corsair Inalndwaters Championship
Doreen <corsairnsw@... <mailto:corsairnsw%40gotalk.net.au> > wrote:
From: "Doreen" <corsairnsw@... <mailto:corsairnsw%40gotalk.net.au>
>
To: "Tim Buske" <timb843@... <mailto:timb843%40yahoo.com> >,
"Sylvia Minnis" <sylvia_j_bowman@...
<mailto:sylvia_j_bowman%40optusnet.com.au> >,
"Ron Heald" <rwh@... <mailto:rwh%40aao.gov.au> >,
"Kim Keagan" <kimkeagan@... <mailto:kimkeagan%40hotmail.com> >,
"Jim Buckland" <bucko@... <mailto:bucko%40terrigal.net.au> >,
"Craig Marshall" <craig.marshall@...
<mailto:craig.marshall%40downerengineering.com.au> >
Subject: Corsair Inalndwaters Championship
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 11:21:09 +1100
Hi Sailors
The Inlandwater Championship was going to be on the 17/18 Feb at Taree. This
event has been cancelled but will be re-scheduled to a other date. I will
sent you a email so soon as the new date will be announced.
Happy Sailing
Doreen
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Doreen <corsairnsw@...> wrote: From: "Doreen"
<corsairnsw@...>
To: "Tim Buske" <timb843@...>,
"Sylvia Minnis" <sylvia_j_bowman@...>,
"Ron Heald" <rwh@...>,
"Kim Keagan" <kimkeagan@...>,
"Jim Buckland" <bucko@...>,
"Craig Marshall" <craig.marshall@...>
Subject: Corsair Inalndwaters Championship
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 11:21:09 +1100
Hi Sailors
The Inlandwater Championship was going to be on the 17/18 Feb at Taree. This
event has been cancelled but will be re-scheduled to a other date. I will sent
you a email so soon as the new date will be announced.
Happy Sailing
Doreen
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Thanks for replying Doreen,
I'd love some help.
I'm heading off to Whitworths to buy a new bock to go on the centre
board case...
I'm thinking something like the Ronstan RF51110 Series 50 Single,
Becket, Universal Head
My next dilemma is the type of block for the Mainsheet that's attached
to the footwell... does it need to have some locking mechanism - or is
it best to have the sheet running free - I find this pretty wearing on
the hands.
Any help much appreciated.
Oh, I'm also thinking of a wind pointer for the top of the mast...
worthwhile?
Sam
Thanks Marcus for posting your sailing news.
--- In CorsairAustralia@..., "corsair836"
<marcus@...> wrote:
>
> For those of you interested in things Corsair in Tassie, informal
races
> were conducted at Low Head on the 14th and 28th of January. Low
Head
> is 35 odd minutes north of Launceston at the mouth of the Tamar
River.
> The 28th (today) was cancelled due to excessive wind (40 knots and
1.5
> meteres of good old Bass Strait swell). The event held on the
14th was
> open to three divisions - Corsairs, small dinghy's and historic
craft.
> The organisers were delighted with a good turnout in all
divisions, but
> most importantly 8 Corsairs of mixed vintage competed in 15 to 25
knot
> winds and a 1 metre swell. Needless to say the downhill leg made
for
> some interesting sailing. None of us were game to fly a kite - we
just
> hung on and surfed. Bloody marvellous fun.
>
> Given the success of the day, an expanded calendar of races is
being
> canvassed amongst Low Head Corsair owners for next year. Who
knows
> where it will end. Hopefully a few Corsairs from further afield
might
> have a crack.
>
> Marcus Allan
> Corsair 836
>
For those of you interested in things Corsair in Tassie, informal races
were conducted at Low Head on the 14th and 28th of January. Low Head
is 35 odd minutes north of Launceston at the mouth of the Tamar River.
The 28th (today) was cancelled due to excessive wind (40 knots and 1.5
meteres of good old Bass Strait swell). The event held on the 14th was
open to three divisions - Corsairs, small dinghy's and historic craft.
The organisers were delighted with a good turnout in all divisions, but
most importantly 8 Corsairs of mixed vintage competed in 15 to 25 knot
winds and a 1 metre swell. Needless to say the downhill leg made for
some interesting sailing. None of us were game to fly a kite - we just
hung on and surfed. Bloody marvellous fun.
Given the success of the day, an expanded calendar of races is being
canvassed amongst Low Head Corsair owners for next year. Who knows
where it will end. Hopefully a few Corsairs from further afield might
have a crack.
Marcus Allan
Corsair 836
Doreen <corsairnsw@...> wrote: From: "Doreen"
<corsairnsw@...>
To: "Tim Buske" <timb843@...>,
"Sylvia Minnis" <sylvia_j_bowman@...>,
"Ron Heald" <rwh@...>,
"Kim Keagan" <kimkeagan@...>,
"Jim Buckland" <bucko@...>,
"Craig Marshall" <craig.marshall@...>
Subject: Stan Vitnell Race & Inland Waters Championship
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:49:41 +1100
Hi Sailors
There are two sailing events coming up, Stan Vitnell & the Corsair Central
Coast Championship. We hope to see you.
Happy new Year
Doreen
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Hi Corsair Group,
I'm a novice sailer with an old Corsair at my disposal - it's missing a few bits
and pieces
around the main sheet and I'm looking for advice on how to set up the runnig
rigging.
Specifically, what kinds of blocks would you recomend for the main sheet - it's
missing the
one mounted on the centre case and the one mounted on the floor.
Any ideas about the best places to buy gear for Corsairs in Melbourne?
Thank you in advance.
Sam
Kyla,
At the moment most pople seem to be hanging on to their bits! I have
a lead on 2 hopefully one will come through, at the moment Im still
looking
Thanks
Roger
> I have seen people make a makeshift rudderbox out of two plates of
aluminium
> (or stainless steel), packed out with some plywood or some
plastic. You can
> easily make an attachment for the top for housing the tiller. You
can also
> set up blocks quite easily on the side for easily raising and
lowering your
> rudder. If all else fails, there are a number of Naval Cadet
units around
> that have spare parts and could be willing to sell one to you (at
one point
> they were talking about moving to a different class of boat). You
can find
> them in the White pages.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Kyla
I have seen people make a makeshift rudderbox out of two plates of aluminium
(or stainless steel), packed out with some plywood or some plastic. You can
easily make an attachment for the top for housing the tiller. You can also
set up blocks quite easily on the side for easily raising and lowering your
rudder. If all else fails, there are a number of Naval Cadet units around
that have spare parts and could be willing to sell one to you (at one point
they were talking about moving to a different class of boat). You can find
them in the White pages.
Cheers,
Kyla
>From: "Roger" <torana68@...>
>Reply-To: CorsairAustralia@...
>To: CorsairAustralia@...
>Subject: [CorsairAustralia] Re: Bits wanted
>Date: Sun, 07 Jan 2007 01:54:00 -0000
>
>Hi!,
> Im still short a rudder box, I can live with making a tiller but the
>aluminium box it attaches to is alluding me,anyone fall over one in a
>post Christmas clean up?
>Thanks
>Roger
>
> > Tim,
> >
> > Thanks for the reply, just a few minuites ago I borrowed a keel so I
> > can cut one out, still looking for tiller/rudder bits and the chain
> > plate off the bow. The tiller parts look to be difficult to copy so
> > Ill have to keep looking, I will make something up for the mean
>while.
> > There seems to be very little happening with Corsairs at the moment,
>I
> > hear a rumour the current manufacturer may not be in business any
>more?
> > thanks,
> > Roger
> >
>
>
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Hi!,
Im still short a rudder box, I can live with making a tiller but the
aluminium box it attaches to is alluding me,anyone fall over one in a
post Christmas clean up?
Thanks
Roger
> Tim,
>
> Thanks for the reply, just a few minuites ago I borrowed a keel so I
> can cut one out, still looking for tiller/rudder bits and the chain
> plate off the bow. The tiller parts look to be difficult to copy so
> Ill have to keep looking, I will make something up for the mean
while.
> There seems to be very little happening with Corsairs at the moment,
I
> hear a rumour the current manufacturer may not be in business any
more?
> thanks,
> Roger
>
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