Author Topic: Committee - re the racing boats.  (Read 5787 times)

Offline Nuala

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Committee - re the racing boats.
« on: December 01, 2011, 18:34:09 »
This is mostly to the committee, I just can't be arsed PMing them all.

It's got so cold that fibreglass resin won't set if left outside so we (Niall, Karen, myself) can't do much more work on the fibreglass boats for a bit (we've got little done since college started anyway). So we have dropped the boats back to the boathouse. They are not totally done, but Lawrence and the Gola should be waterproof enough to take out for a paddle.

If ye can get the power to the boathouse plugs sorted and we got it a bit warmer with a heater we might be able to get a bit more done later. If you wish for more to be done, consult Niall. He is the Master of boat repairs (look at the tail of the Gola if you doubt me, it's nice).

We've dropped back to the boathouse
- The Blue Dancer - Hull is now repaired (still not very strong, recommend flatwater only), foot block ok, no backrest.
- The Gola - Should be waterproof. Not sure about backrest and foot blocks.
- The Gola Sprint - full of holes, we've done some of them and the cockpit but it needs more work. (Avoid using if possible).
- Lawrence the Deceptor - a present for you! Given by Waggers of DCU to the club via Karen provided it gets some use and we encourage people to do race training. Lawrence is mostly waterproof, again can't remember foot block or back rest status.

Offline Eoghan

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Re: Committee - re the racing boats.
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2011, 18:44:13 »
Thanks guys  :)

Offline Maryanne

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Re: Committee - re the racing boats.
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2011, 19:53:56 »
Welcome to the family Lawrence!  :D


Thanks you guys!

Offline Karen

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Re: Committee - re the racing boats.
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2011, 22:07:39 »
Lawrence looks fragile, but is surprisingly resilient. I can testify to this after getting him pinned sideways on a rock, Turns out thin fibreglass bends instead of cracking. Not however a trait I would rely on.

Also, you must wear pants at all times when inside him, he's pretty see through.

Offline JODY

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Re: Committee - re the racing boats.
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2011, 22:43:18 »
Out of curiosity, Karen, did that wavehopper you picked up from my house ever make it to the club?
Or back to its owner?

Offline Douchier

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Re: Committee - re the racing boats.
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2011, 08:25:05 »
Club.