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Dear all

I'm an experienced sailor for thirty years with long gaps and I'm currently considering an Albacore as a boat i can sail with a (male adult) friend, as well as with a child or two and possibly solo, although i understand that could be a bit of a handful.

I'm currently based in London. Other than Maidenhead are there any other clubs in the South East with fleets? Most of my experience is with estruary and open water sailing, although i have sailed at Datchet in the past. I've done a reasonable amount of racing in other boats and it would be nice to race other comparable boats rather than handicap as much as possible.

Also, i understand you can fit a trapeze and although they are not race legal, you could use it for pleasure, is that correct?

I'm keen to try one out if anyone knows where that might be possible.

Many thanks,

Toby

SELondoner wrote:

Dear all

I'm an experienced sailor for thirty years with long gaps and I'm currently considering an Albacore as a boat i can sail with a (male adult) friend, as well as with a child or two and possibly solo, although i understand that could be a bit of a handful.

I'm currently based in London. Other than Maidenhead are there any other clubs in the South East with fleets? Most of my experience is with estruary and open water sailing, although i have sailed at Datchet in the past. I've done a reasonable amount of racing in other boats and it would be nice to race other comparable boats rather than handicap as much as possible.

Also, i understand you can fit a trapeze and although they are not race legal, you could use it for pleasure, is that correct?

I'm keen to try one out if anyone knows where that might be possible.

Many thanks,

Toby

Hi Toby

I you want to try an Albacore at Maidenhead then get in touch and I will arrange a sail for you.

John
07775 804262

A list of clubs with NAA members can be found here:
batchgeo.com/map/2a2650c4a47afd8d1b8c92b46760c0f3

Toby
There is a small fleet at Thorpe Bay YC which is on the Thames Estuary. just past Southend on Sea
Approx 40 miles from central London 50 mins on the train
There is about 4 hour sailing either side of HW
You can contact me on 07774 227653

Richard

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We have two Albacores at Island Barn Reservoir which is within the M25 in South West London. Let me know if interested and I will see what I can do.