Well done Alex Jackson for an excellent article on the Merlin Rocket in the latest Yachts & Yachting. |
You did well on the job Mr Jackson......oh and the Y&Y article was very good too !!!! |
Yes Mr Jackson...V Good |
Well done. |
Can we have the article posted in our library ? |
Copyright!!!! |
Thanks for all the kind words. Recognition for their contributions should also go to Pat and Demelza for taking such pretty pics, Jude for digging out all the info and stats from the class records and of course my secret weapon, Mr Davo Davies aka the English teacher, for proof reading all copy. |
Can some kind person tell me which edition of Y&Y contained this artice? I want to order a back issue as I could not find a copy anywhere on the shelves when back in the UK over Christmas. Of course, a scanned copy of the artice would be even more appreciated (if legal of course)! I have just ordered a copy of a 1984 issue of WoodenBoat Magazine that also comtains a great MR article - I can make this available once it arrives. |
You can subscribe online to Y&Y and get back issues too, cant you? |
Y&Y December 16th 2005. Great article and super publicity for the class. |
It just so happens that by following the link below that you can obtain a free electronic copy of the 16th Dec copy direct to your PC. You do not have to subscibe as this appears to be a taster but will need to download the software. http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/?article=20004 |
How do you get it for free? It wants to charge me $6.25, anyway I've already got one (well Mark has, as it has a picture of him in the pink boat) |
Jon - thanks |
In fact, by chance I was just asked this week to write a very brief article on MR's for WoodenBoat magazine. I had contacted WBM about getting an obituary published for a friend who was a wooden boat fanatic (and amateur builder), and told them of my experience this Christmas when on vacation in the UK. Jan 1st we took a walk to Ranelagh at the time a number of fine folks were at the club, and got into confersation with some MR enthusiasts. I was kindly shown Kate as well as the photo gallery, and got a chance to meet John Stokes. My contact at WBM magazine was interested in the fact that Kate is still sailing and asked me for a brief article and photo. I contacted John Stokes and then Mervyl Allen and we seem to have something underway. I did ask WBM if they would be interested in doing a big spread on the MR as the last one I can find was in 1984. I am waiting for a response but I am sure they would be interested. Anyone interested? |
nick, i could send you some pics of the refurbishment of 1018 which is underway, and add some form of an article for you? where in the USA are you located? I just spent the last 2 yrs in Florida. |
I have pictures of Secret Water No 111 (built 1947) refurbishment as well with re-ribbing, mast repairing etc plus ssome sailing pictures. I am in the process of writing up this project for the MROA but I am sure that we could come up with something for you if you are interested. |
Nick, |
Alan/Nick, |
Can't download software at work, too risky. Surprised you can? |
It is Freeware that is used by various publishers so someone else had already taken the pain of convincing IT it was ok. Apparently a number of IT publications use it! |
Perhaps I am thick but I can't even see where I would start to download the free issue - any tips? |
I have just had another look and it is not clear how I managed it. Maybe they have changed it so the $6.95 is now charged. I downloaded between Christmas and the New Year |
Thanks very much for the offers of articles and photos. I have only been given 300-400 words in WoodenBoat but have offered a longer article as a follow-up. If they agree to the detailed article I will definitely come back to this forum for help.....although I might be tempted to ask a real expert to put the article together rather than a lonely MR sailor (not much class competition!) whose only contact with the class is this fantastic web site and the equally fantastic magazine. |
Hi Nick. You may not know that four times Merlin Rocket Champion Alan Warren lives in Florida during our winters. Although even older than me he's still winning big races! If you e-mail me I'll give you his phone no. |