Want to put a US box in a supertanker to act as a centreboard for the kids to learn with. Anyone got one lying around? or an old board that I could cannibalize? Preferably mid-island area. Thanks much. D.

I can't believe it. RD had the most buoyant attitude, and exuberant love of this sport and community. That glint-eyed smile ... I'll miss you brother. Bean.

Me too. Kick some ass RD and see you at the beach soon!

bean

If I'm not too late one Large hoodie por favor.

bean

I check the mm5 wind model obsessively and compulsively - even when there is no chance of wind - it's that good.

Can I submit two of 4Js pictures as my own

two biggies please ... that's stickers, just to be clear.

Sweet, I love the simplicity. But it reminds me that I have a piece of 6" PVC that I used to have on my rack for masts. If anyone wants to pimp-out their trailer / moho with a big white bazooka it's free for the taking (comes with brackets, clip-on end cap, and likely a few slugs and spiders).

btw - make sure your passport hasn't expired.

there's SAND in Florence?!?!?! ok, let the scheming begin

Fireball!!!

my method: make a loop in the downhaul using a bowline (bunny comes out of the hole, around the tree and back down the hole) and wrap the loop around your wrist - no gear to loose and easy on the fingers. I also recommend the downhaul pulley if your sail doesn't have one.

Best repair how to site I've come across:

http://www.boardlady.com/

I prefer the south route to the lake: 1hr paved, 1hr gravel, less if you're psycho. The northern route feels longer to me and there are the off-road logging trucks.

Piper's is nice 5.5 - 6.5 with rolling swell most of the time and a few times a summer it cranks with big crumbly port ramps.

Hope to ...

The lates issue of BOARDS (the 1st of my subscription!) has a 400 & 460 mast megatest. I haven't read it yet but if you know Boards you know that they are the most thorough testers out there. I'd pick up a copy if you want to delve into the details. D.

This is the real deal:

http://www.ronpatrickstuff.com/

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