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  • 09 Jan 2013 23:35
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    Annie Hill wrote:Sorry, Brian, off topic but couldn't resist it.  Are all Aussie junkies called Gary apart from Graham (and he's South African, originally)?
    Yes. 
    Its in the rules.
  • 09 Jan 2013 21:39
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    Sorry, Brian, off topic but couldn't resist it.  Are all Aussie junkies called Gary apart from Graham (and he's South African, originally)?
  • 09 Jan 2013 11:32
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    I am looking forward to seeing that sail go up Gary.  The boat looks good with the mast stepped.  Hopefully we will cross tacks next summer and can compare our rigs.  I plan to get out of here in April but will spend some time in the Whitsundays, probably come down your way early summer.  Dreaming of Fiji (Annie's fault, she put the idea in my head) but that will have to wait a while yet.  Hope you have a wonderful summer sailing. 
  • 09 Jan 2013 05:26
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    Gary Kepper wrote:Hi Gary, It a joy to see the progress your making on Redwing and its quite inspirational. I am really looking forward to seeing her sailing. 

    Im building a Tom Colvin Gazelle and I live quite close at Southport. Would you be interested in showing me your boat and maybe exchange some ideas etc. 

    I have a great deal of respect for anyone that has built there own boat! 

    Best regards

    Gary Kepper
    0478935726



    Hi Gary, I will be working on the boat this weekend if you want to come and have a yarn. Drop me an email gary at redwing2012 dot com.
  • 09 Jan 2013 04:43
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    Hi Gary, It a joy to see the progress your making on Redwing and its quite inspirational. I am really looking forward to seeing her sailing. 

    Im building a Tom Colvin Gazelle and I live quite close at Southport. Would you be interested in showing me your boat and maybe exchange some ideas etc. 

    I have a great deal of respect for anyone that has built there own boat! 

    Best regards

    Gary Kepper
    0478935726


  • 07 Jan 2013 20:38
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    Gary Pick wrote:I'm happy to wait a couple of weeks, it will take me a while to get all the battens, parrels, sheetspans etc setup anyway.
    Hell, yes.  After more than a score of years, a couple of weeks is neither here nor there.  Savour the anticipation, and enjoy setting up your sail.  The best of luck.
  • 07 Jan 2013 00:34
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    I'm happy to wait a couple of weeks, it will take me a while to get all the battens, parrels, sheetspans etc setup anyway.
  • 06 Jan 2013 23:08
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    Getting close Gary.
    You could always gerry rig a horse with a triangle of blocks and lines, as mentioned before I think.
  • 06 Jan 2013 22:01
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    The sail went on yesterday minus battens. Still no main sheet horse but I raised one panel and watched it fill, Redwing tugged on her sternlines and if she hadn't been restrained she would have been sailing.:)
  • 03 Jan 2013 01:19
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    Hi Annie, it's black and the fibres are flat in shape.
    http://www.ropegalore.com.au/store/10mm-x-250m-coil-of-black-polypropylene-general-purpose-rope-tarps-marine-fishing-farming-constructi.html

    Not as nice as conventional fibre for splicing.
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