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Cherub Chat => Introduction to Cherubs => Topic started by: UoRCherub on February 27, 2012, 08:06:47 PM

Title: Starting Out
Post by: UoRCherub on February 27, 2012, 08:06:47 PM: Hello all,

We're two uni students really interested in getting into the Cherub class and circuit. We'll defiantly be coming to chat at the Dinghy Show, and we're looking to pick up a '97/'03 rule boat to get involved and up to speed.

Does anyone know of any boats lying unused and potentially wanting to be sold in the sub £2500 range? Funds are a bit limited at the moment!

Lucian & Tom
Title: Re: Starting Out
Post by: Graham Bridle on February 27, 2012, 08:35:17 PM: Hi Lucian & Tom,

Welcome to the Cherub forum ! Please do come and chat to us at the Dinghy Show, I am sure we'll be able to find you a boat. Off the top of my head those on the For Sale list are pretty much those available. Locco Perro is sold, but Catananche and if you could stretch to it or come to a deal Cheese Before Bedtime is still available - however there are others in the fleet that I am sure will post here if there are any more anywhere.

Let us know where you are based, watch this space and you'll get more posts - if there is anything I can help you with please feel free to get in touch via the contacts page.

Graham
Title: Re: Starting Out
Post by: Hayley_Trim on February 27, 2012, 09:47:02 PM: Hi guys. Look forward to speaking at the show. We'll have a list of available boats, and try and sort you out with a sail in the meantime.
Title: Re: Starting Out
Post by: john_hamilton on February 28, 2012, 10:56:58 AM: what graham said :)
Title: Re: Starting Out
Post by: Torchy on February 28, 2012, 01:12:14 PM: ...ask if Shiny Beast was sold. She was on Apollo Duck until recently and is a very fast boat, though maybe not quite competitive with the big boys and girls under '05 rules. You might give them a surprise in the right conditions though. President Bridle will know more about Shiny (or know 'a man who can') and doesn't always insist on being called Mr President, do you Graham? (seriously...very approachable bloke)

Catananche is definitely one to look closely at, currently under '97 rules.

You will find (as we have) that the Cherub fleet is very welcoming,

Nigel (Loco Perro)
Title: Re: Starting Out
Post by: Torchy on February 28, 2012, 01:24:02 PM: ...btw I seriously considered 'Cheese before bedtime' and it was a difficult choice between Cheese and Loco Perro. The decision was about suitability as a '97 rules boat and Loco won by dint of gear ieLoco's '97 rules sails were made for same mast as her '05 rules. Ask others...I think Cheese is fast, perhaps very fast in some conditions...probably light and definitely if v windy.

You could contact John Hamilton and have a chat.
Title: Re: Starting Out
Post by: Graham Bridle on February 28, 2012, 03:09:41 PM: Noooo, I dont *always* insist on being called Mr President. Prez is just fine as long as its accompanied by a salute or a curtsy ;D
Title: Re: Starting Out
Post by: Torchy on February 28, 2012, 03:24:02 PM: I have to say sir that the association is struggling to fund the men in suits and sunglasses who accompany you everywhere...and the private island...
Title: Re: Starting Out
Post by: simon_jones on February 28, 2012, 04:22:41 PM: Hi Lucian & Tom
Come along and chat at the weekend, I'm sure you will find what you are after. If you can't find anything immediately come to the blast where we can sort you a ride or two as a taster.
Title: Re: Starting Out
Post by: UoRCherub on February 28, 2012, 05:00:06 PM: Thanks for the warm welcome everyone :)

We're based in Reading during term time, and Kent otherwise so will definitely be along to the Sheppy blast, boat or not! We're also potentially going to get our uni club to cover the boat as a short term loan so maybe Cheese Before Bedtime could be on the cards. Going to soften up our Treasurer with a few (several) pints and see what we can do!

Either way, looking to forward to seeing some of you guys on Saturday!
Title: Re: Starting Out
Post by: simon_jones on February 28, 2012, 05:27:12 PM: we normally sail from Whitstable you would be welcome to come along there sometime as well.
Title: Re: Starting Out
Post by: UoRCherub on February 29, 2012, 02:23:55 PM: Anyone have any details on 2656 - Therapy and her current owner? She's lying at Burfield SC (our uni club) and looks relatively unused
Title: Re: Starting Out
Post by: Stuberry on February 29, 2012, 02:44:17 PM: The owner of Argument Clinic (ex-Therapy) is on this forum as Dave_Fudge. You could send him a PM.
Title: Re: Starting Out
Post by: Graham Bridle on February 29, 2012, 05:25:57 PM: Used to be mine, if I remember Dave was a military man with limited time, I will PM him see what the score is. 2656 is bulletproof, fun and often very fast !
Title: Re: Starting Out
Post by: Graham Bridle on March 01, 2012, 11:48:39 AM: I PM'd Dave, but radio silence so far
Title: Re: Starting Out
Post by: UoRCherub on March 01, 2012, 12:54:47 PM: Thanks Graham
Title: Re: Starting Out
Post by: dave_ching on March 02, 2012, 07:03:26 AM: Shiny is for sale.
We have taken to from sale because it seems not being on the 4 sale list is the most effective way of selling a boat.
If you are interested price will be negotiable.
Title: Re: Starting Out
Post by: Hayley_Trim on March 02, 2012, 08:56:52 AM: Ah, Dave, thought you'd changed your mind about selling. Haven't put her on the for sale list for the show. Damn. Will just have to tell everyone in person. If you drop me a pm or email with price indication, i'll put my sales hat on ;D
Title: Re: Starting Out
Post by: Dave_Fudge on March 02, 2012, 06:03:44 PM: Hi guys, sorry I've been rather busy 'Not Sailing' recently and have only just picked up on the thread. Arguement's Helm went to Loughborough Uni so I've been thrunging her around on the lake on my tod. Sounds like two students could really give her the attention she deserves. PM me for more details if your interested.
Title: Re: Starting Out
Post by: dave_ching on March 03, 2012, 07:52:08 AM: Selling suggests talking about the boat to prospective buyers.
none of that.
As far as I have seen in the last few years most boats sold are not on the list and are owned by people no longer doing open meetings.
We thought this year we would try the disappearing act ourselves.
So far it has worked as this is the first time Shiny has been mentioned in any thred regards selling.
This is just some dark humour and not a reflection on the class but in every good joke there needs to be a grain of truth.
So yes any help selling Shiny would be appreciated.
After all as said before she is a teenager now and not able to keep up with the ghosts and food additives of the younger generation but I would still argue she is the most fun boat out there.
Her pace would suggest being able to keep the e's etc honest.
Title: Re: Starting Out
Post by: Graham Bridle on March 05, 2012, 10:47:17 AM: Hi Lucian & Tom

I missed you at the Dinghy Show, I hope you saw the stand and got what you needed - please get in touch and we'll help you find the right boat (note the offer from Dave Fudge in this thread, he's the owner of the boat you saw at Burghfield)

Graham