Shanklin Sailing Club

I tried out the first of the sail floats on Friday and it was a complete success. I capsized and was able to stand on the mast head and still not invert the boat. There was no noticeable loss in performance on any point of sail.



Unless you are very confident that you can right an inverted catamaran unaided you should get the floats added to the top of your sail before the start of the season.

The floats can be removed by untying string.

They are class legal at Shanklin.

They cost £84 from Sailcare in Cowes Yacht Haven - http://sailcare.co.uk/ - 01983 248589.

http://www.shanklinsailingclub.com/cont ... floats.php

Only 48 sleeps until the lesson and practice races. Get your sails to Sailcare for a bit of buoyancy.

So far we have Frank's and Craig's boats with sail floats.

Don't leave it to the last minute. The sail makers are likely to be in a rush in March so get your sails over to Sailcare as soon as you can.

http://sailcare.co.uk/

If people want me to take them over for them, just ask.

I will get My new sail done should be arriving today fingers crossed

Took mine in Monday. Prompted by the Wing Commander! Very nice people. Simon's was about to be done and mine later. They will phone in about a week for me to collect. 07794230404 or rwbeasley@hotmail.com

Please ask if you'd like me to drop yours in. Otherwise they are in the main marina area off Birmingham Road - a barrier will ask where you're heading and will then let you through.

The sail floats have been tested twice today in a real life situation and performed exactly as intended.

Thanks to Ian for continuing to explore the boundary of his sailing ability.

Sailcare have a new batch of foam for sail floats.

I have been using a float in a couple of races and when cruising. They don't slow you down and they could save embarrassment.