The UK Cherub is a two-person 12 foot racing dinghy with asymmetric spinnaker and twin trapezes. Just twelve feet long, weighing around 70kgs fully rigged for sailing, the UK Cherub combines spectacular performance with the “on the edge” handling characteristics only found in true lightweight skiffs.
The UK Cherub rules are simple and allow for maximum flexibility for designers, allowing boats to be created to incorporate sailor's own ideas. Also meaning the class develops over time as techniques, materials and ideas improve. All this makes the Cherub one of the most interesting and innovative of all dinghies: The challenge extends from the sailing skills to setting up the boat to suit the sailor, and maybe even designing and building, too.
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Stuck at the Sticky Weekend
14-15th November 2009 - Paul Croote hosted yet another successful sticky weekend at his workshop, mini projects included
- Ding and Dent repair Master-class
- Foot Loop creation the rubbery way
- Putting the heart into Phil Kirk's new E5
- T-Foil finishing
- Rudder mould and plug preparation
- Curry Demolition
All those present learned loads of tips and tricks from each other and got a good start on the winter boat work.
Nationals 2009
This year we are heading to Babbacombe Corinthian SC
Entry is £135 if received before August 5th. (Late entry is £150). This includes entry for the 12 race series and these exciting social events:
- buffet and reception on the Tuesday evening,
- bbq on the beach on Wednesday,
- chilli and some sort of live entertainment on Thursday night,
- pizza and bbq night at the local pub with scenic views on Friday night,
- prize giving on the beach after racing on Saturday.
Also included in the price is the 2009 UK Cherub Nationals T-shirt for each crew member, a DVD of photos and videos taken by Fotoboat at the event and the opportunity to win some Allen Brothers goodie bags!
Keep up to date with all the pre-nationals gossip on the forum. There are details of accommodation and transport. If you have any questions then please ask. Contact me (Tim) on 07828 662185 if you have any urgent matters that need dealing with or ask on the forum.
Click to download the NOR, SI and Entry form. If you do not have a boat, but fancy getting a ride then check out the crews wanted section of the forum.
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