2017 Shaun welsh takes over as hon. secretary from Robert Laurie, his Thai inspired sailing apparel, while slightly disturbing for the normal solo demographic would hopefully inspire backpackers and festival goers to join the nsca. Guy Mayger took on the magazine editorship, bringing some fresh ideas to the membership. Andrew Liddington took over from the safe hands of David walford as hon treasurer. Neil Hodges took on the website which had undergone another platform change, this was subsequently managed by Andy Hyland who has the mind of Stephen hawkins. Steve Watson would take up position as our on-water judge, adopting an educative position rather than a traffic warden approach. Sales of new builds resumed after stalling in 2016, much to the relief of the builders. Sad news was the passing of Jim gates, Ron green and Martin grounds who had guided the class from the early 70’s. It is fair to say these men, and their wives were instrumental in the development of the solo class. P+B launch the JP solo, John poulson had put his impeccable attention to detail into the project and the fine bow profile was just one of the appealing features. There was one rule change, correctors, historically fixed at the aft of the case could now be placed under the capping at the thwart. Owners would have to amend the certificate via the rya to reflect the change. The dutch class association would trial use of gps watches/pucks etc to ascertain if there was any advantage. Cumbley 9below) wins a thumper of a Nigel Pusinelli trophy at hayling from davenport and brown, (63 entries). Davis wins the Nation’s cup in Medemblik and cumbley takes the national title at royal torbay (90 entries). Marleen galliard wins the vacher cup, Oliver davenport taking the turnbull trophy back to Northampton.
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