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SAILFISH ASSOCIATION
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If you have just bought a Sailfish sailing boat, you should think about joining the Sailfish Association. You can get to know more about using and looking after the boat, find any replacement parts you may need and you would join a friendly group of Sailfish owners. Read more about the Association on this website.
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The SAILFISH ASSOCIATION is a class association. It is concerned to help owners look after and enjoy these trailer-sailers. The Association helps members keep in contact with each other and assists with advice on maintenance of the boat and information on obtaining spare parts. It also arranges a number of events in which members can take part and compare experiences. |
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ -
· What assistance does the Association provide?
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The Sailfish
Association is a class association which holds basic information on the
boat. Maintenance problems can be
discussed and information about spares can be obtained. By contact with many Sailfish owners, the
Association has built up a fund of knowledge about using and looking after the
boats as well as useful DIY additions.
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Information has been
collected over years and forms a useful manual
for other owners.
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· Can I tell what year my boat was built?
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While we have no original records, sail numbers
give an approximate indication of the dates of manufacture from 1970 to 1985, when
numbers were in 800s.
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What
do members of the Sailfish Association do?
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Sailfish take part in day sailing, weekend trips
and longer holidays. Cruising in company :–
usually consists of a group of Sailfish owners sailing together for fun to
an agreed destination. Overnight stops
on board often include an evening out at a bar or restaurant on shore but most
boats have adequate equipment for some meals on board.
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What
about racing?
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The Association has
links with sailing clubs where there are several Sailfish. Sailfish are often invited to join racing by
sailing clubs, making use of the club facilities offered. There may be many Sailfish present or it may
mean competing against other cruising boats of similar size.
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Can
I learn to sail at the Sailfish Association?
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This is best done with
RYA instructors under practical learning conditions at clubs, sailing schools,
etc. The Sailfish is very responsive, and sails much like a dinghy. However, you may have confidence that the weighted
keel will prevent the boat overturning completely.
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What types of boat are in the Association?
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SAILFISH 18, SAILFISH
19, SANDPIPER and SAILFISH 25.
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How much does it cost and how do I join?
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Annual subscription
£12 (due 1st April) – no additional entrance fee. Contact the Secretary for details and
complete an application form
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Comment by a
new member (in 2005) WOW! I am so impressed with the Sailfish... It
exceeded every pre-conception I had! It is fast, agile and
comfortable. I felt totally safe in a force 5 (after launching
into a force 3-4 a couple of hours earlier). The day would have been
perfect if I had not caught the corner of the pontoon coming in... leaving
some more Glassing to do!! I really must find some filler in the
correct shade of blue!! |
SAILFISH SHOP
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POLO SHIRTS |
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NAVY SWEATSHIRTS all sizes available – (S,M,L,XL,XXL)£18.00 |
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TIES – Single Sailfish embroidered on |
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‘Second-hand’ Boats available for
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