http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: kestrel sailing dingy OT en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:43:45 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9575#post-102149 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:14:52 +0000 splitshift 102149@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@ smudge and Dave.<br /> As far as i could work out the sails were not in great condition, possibly stored outdoors, not dry ! In no way would this be a turn up and sail her to see how it went .It would need skills and a trained eye to work out i9f it was a goer ! The person who gave us it was an older gent, experienced sailor who has other hulls , but was always "going" to restore this one, but it just became a garden obstacle. We (cadets) have two servicable dinghys and one other wooden project , but we know the square root of nothing about sailing and boats.It was becoming a space problem and if someone can use it then great, but its just not within our skill range,<br /> however , if anyones got any aircraft that they dont want............or anything aviation related !<br /> scott </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9575#post-102046 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:50:34 +0000 Smudge 102046@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Dave, sheets are easy, after all it's just posh rope ;-)<br /> Sails may well be fine for casual use, as long as they've been stored dry. A racer would probably want to replace them, but for cruising, mch less critical.<br /> Always best to go have a shufti. These things can be very unpredictable! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9575#post-102021 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:42:46 +0000 cb 102021@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>You could also try a local or not so local sea scout troop.</p> <p><a href="http://www.seascouts.info/">Linlithgow</a> are probably closest.</p> <p>There used to be a sea scout unit at <a href="http://www.southqueensferryscouts.org/">Queensferry</a><br /> but not sure if that's still the case.<br /> (They call themselves South Queensferry - don't even the people that live there know what the town is called?)</p> <p>Also sea scouts at <a href="http://www.cramond-scouts.org.uk/">Cramond</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9575#post-102018 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:33:57 +0000 splitshift 102018@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Dave, Yes prob right about sheets etc. If i get offeted other stuff Ulli keep you in mind, it does happen, this our second !<br /> Scott </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9575#post-102017 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:19:09 +0000 DaveC 102017@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi Scott,</p> <p>I spoke to a couple of sailing mates who reconned it may need new sails and sheets etc...?? They couldn't say without seeing it but I think I'll give it a miss, but thanks for the offer, I hope you get someone to take it off you and who will look after it and use it.</p> <p>Dave C </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9575#post-101988 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:19:58 +0000 splitshift 101988@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@dave , no problem,let me know, have contacted the local sea cadets but as yet no reply, first come and all that..... but if I know the sea cadets then its unlikely ill even get a reply never mind a quick one !<br /> Scott </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9575#post-101940 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:29:26 +0000 DaveC 101940@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Actually I thought about connecting up the Turbo and the Dawes to a screw prop... ;o) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9575#post-101934 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:51:24 +0000 kaputnik 101934@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@DaveC planning on sailing to work? Could carry Brompton on board for completion of multi-modal commute? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9575#post-101921 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:11:21 +0000 DaveC 101921@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi Scott,</p> <p>I'd love this as we live 10 mins walk from our local sailing club. Can I have a chat to the missus this evening and get back to you in the morning please?</p> <p>Dave C </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9575#post-101919 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:39:46 +0000 splitshift 101919@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>fairly OT but, some may already know, but I am involved with a yoof group, and we have come to be in possesion of,<br /> one kestrel sailing dingy, approx 16/17 feet long, fibre glass hull, sails, etc etc etc, and a trailer for the same.<br /> The whole outfit has lain unused for some years and is in need of recomishioning.<br /> The ballast/float tanks(?????) are apparently intact, having been vacum tested. The trailer WILL NEED ATTENTION before carrying the hull.<br /> The whole thing is going to need skills and time that we /I do not have and is therefore being offered to anyone who is nautically minded, possible swap for anything that could be usefull/fun .<br /> If no one wants it then am sure the local sea cadets will take it.<br /> Scott </p>