1999 There were rumours that the RYA had given licenses to two new FRP builders, the wooden fraternity were not particularly bothered, plastic Solos had never really gained traction other than the original Seamark Nunn of the early 70’s. Little did they know. Jim Hunt and greg o’brain set up purple sails and marine. The capitance was still in operation, I believe 50 pence per open meeting entry would be sent to the NSCA by any club running an open meeting. Gosling and Severn displayed their Solos at Sailboat 99, Gordon Barclay’s ‘Inspecter Gadget’ turning heads. We trialed a 2 race a day at the World Championship at Plymouth, this would also be the last time we would hold ‘Worlds’ due to changes governed by ISAF. Hunt wins in his Miles 4218. Chris Brown advertised that he could spray hulls for £230 and decks for £200, he could also west and two pack new builds for £650. I wonder if that price still applies now. The Inaugural Plate Series at the Worlds was won by Jim Newman. The NSCA Training video featuring a youthful Jim Hunt is filmed and would become a big success. Colin Randell won the Australian state title in melbourne, the weather, inclemently cold at only 20 degrees.
Class president, ‘the welsh wizard’ bob Taylor in his gosling 4140
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