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You would be better basing your considerations upon sailplane design, of which the prevention of drag is taken to be of prime importance. It is also worth considering that drag has the same effect in water as it does in air.

Jim,

Just for the recored  my second boat is a Mirror - Sail Number12525. North Pembrokeshire is completely without the delights you attribute to Milford Haven. Interestingly, it is also the centre for a  resurgengence of 4 oared gig racing sponsored by many local pubs and businesses and generates suprisingly large spectator crowds.

Peter N1722

Oh Dear I nearly overlooked Angus.

I've got a better  idea, Its to rescue redundant  N12's into ownership that will hopefully form a  nucleus of a regenerated fleet in West Wales if you  know of any rescueable craft please let me know. I  will  then do  all I  possibly can recover  them and ensure  that they get good homes and sailing in one of the best sailing venues in UK.

DavidW, Jimbo42, Jane Wade.

I owe you  all an apology in that I have not responded to your postings.  I have been responding to a new thread opened and dealing singularly with my point, I recommend you view it.
 
David, I think what you are avoiding saying, is that there is not a N12 fleet in Wales.

Jimbo, Me, extol the beauty and virtues of the Pembrokeshire coastal waters, you  surely must be joking. N1722 is as  stated in the handbook, manufactured by Jack Holt in 1959. Major characteristic appears to be steady in relation to other designs but neverless nice put together. New name FLY.

JaneWade, The "youngsters" in this area are telescopic visioned towards the likes of laserand little else, if there is a future for the class  in Wales, it is as a "vintage"class.

I take your point regarding our geographical extremity and the Associations events. At every opportunity I shall seek an increase in the numbers of N12's in this area -- During the couple of years I have worked upon 1722 I have been reminded that a sizeable segment of the population consists of retired persons, of whom many have shown interest in my efforts,  and may be interested in the vintage aspect of rescuing an N12. If any of those whom have previously advertised but still have reasonably rescuable boats, perhaps, if they contact me I could find good homes for them whilst at the same time  get a fleet going in Pembrokeshire. Why not give it a go?
Peter N1722  

Messrs Kean and Richard, thanks for  your response. In both instances further West than South Wales I fear, in fact, almost as  far West as it is possible to go in Wales -- Fishguard. There are only two N12's in this part of the world and we are both members of the Association. One of course  is  mine and the other dwells upon a mooring at Solva. I mentioned using a tent because I was  attracted to the Association having noticed mentioned, that the majority of the clubs hosting events provide food for those attending and camping. To me the two activities are partners and go together just as naturally as my N1722 and the sea. Those clubs that are able to host sailors who camp are to be congratulated. I would be grateful to hear more about the TVSC meeting.
petersturdgess@tiscali.co.uk

If you have decided to abandon idea of recutting your old main sail so that it may serve the purpose of a storm sail, I could probably use it as starter sail upon N1722 ??. Cheers, Peter 01348 873205.