|
International
Flying Dutchman |
Yachts & Yachting reviews FDSue Pelling's report on her review of the FD has been published in the Mid May 1998 edition of Yachts & Yachting and is very complimentary to the FD, in particular Sue says.. "...the FD lives well up to her sparkling reputation, she's responsive, forgiving, rewarding and unquestionably gives those who race her an an enourmous amount of pleasure. But what about the price tag? I was quite surprised to find that the brand-new boat I was sailing cost a very reasonable £10,200 ready to sail including top and under covers." NoteSue Pelling from Y&Y visited Lee-on-the Solent on 21 April 1998 to sail an FD. The day started with JB, Sue, James Cole, Richard Phillips and Debbie Myers breakfasting at the Bluebird cafe. Sailing conditions were ideal force 3, small waves on the Solent, tide on the turn and occaisionally the sun attempted to shine! Debbie Myers took Sarah Pye, the photographer, out in the rescue boat. Sue took to the water with James Cole in for a test sail “Biggles gets a life”. To provide a comparison JB and Richard Phillips sailed JBs older Mader. Sue (an experienced B14 sailor) provided excellent competition and was invited to sail an FD again soon.. Stephen Parry put in brief appearances after sailing was finished; Gordon Kingston provided pre-sail encouragement. A great morning was had by all rounded off with lunch at the Ship where Hugh Myers found the team looking at the morning's photos, prior to Sue heading back to Essex to write her report for Y&Y. |
|
This page was last updated on 06 December 1998 - Please send contributions and comments to Richard Phillips mailto:100446.2371@compuserve.com . For more sailing links see www.sail-cd.demon.co.uk/index.htm |