Last updated 12 February, 2001

Contents
Introduction
New items
Biggles bales out at Bala
Big Fleet at Worlds
Welsh wizard entices more women to go sailing in an FD
Clothing checklist for newcomers to sailing
Updates
Dates for Diary
News and Features
Reminders
Regatta Information
FD Clothing
Sponsors wanted!
Where are former FD sailors now?
More information?
Contributions welcome

Introduction
This is the fourth FD UK Newsletter designed for the WWW. It is updated as news arrives. The final version is saved on the website and emailed to sailors registering an interest with the FD UK webmaster. Contents

Biggles bales out at Bala
John Best was leading the fleet at Bala on 4 July when a gremlin caused the genoa to go independent (wot no string to tie it back up?!). See report. Contents

Big Fleet at Worlds
8 UK FDs helped swell the fleet to 112 at the Worlds in Den Oever - Netherlands. 21 nations (highest since 1992 when Olympic status was lost) took part in the 5 race series - too little wind on last day to hold sixth (or seventh!) race. The Dutch had their first World Champion. The British had their best result since 1992 with Hugh Myers and Gordon Kingston gaining a remarkable 7th place in the last race sailed. They finished 23rd overall - Congratulations. Full results. Contents

Welsh wizard entices more women to go sailing in an FD
Katherine Steele and Lynne Gilbert go sailing with Julian

Clothing checklist for newcomers to sailing
Sailing kit guide kindly provided by Julian Bridges

Regatta Information
Detailed information packs about regattas on FD UK fixture list are available from John Best. No crew?, no helm?, no FD? - Do not stay at home! - contact Peter Doran.   Contents)

FD Clothing
A wide range of clothing can be purchased from Shoreside Clothing with the new FD badge developed for the 1999 World Championships. Contact Debbie Jarvis on 01536 791302 (phone or fax) if you want to place an order. Contents

Sponsors wanted!
If you know of any organisation that would like to sponsor a race, a social event or even the whole of the 1999 World championship please contact John Best (Lee-on-the-Solent FD WC Organiser) or the FD Webmaster. Contents

Where are former FD sailors now?
If you used to sail an FD then please drop us a line. What are you sailing now? How did sailing an FD help you gain experience or contacts? Would you be interested in sailing an FD again either in a one off event or on an ongoing basis?  Contents)

News and Features
To see past news and other information about FD look at the NEWS section. Contents