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1 year 2 months ago#1by Max
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Hi all,
As above, I am looking for some old canvas for a project and was wondering if anyone knows of any or has some available?
I saw there was a upcycle service with a drop off point in Topsham, but it appears that this is no longer in operation.
Many thanks,
M
As above, I am looking for some old canvas for a project and was wondering if anyone knows of any or has some available?
I saw there was a upcycle service with a drop off point in Topsham, but it appears that this is no longer in operation.
Many thanks,
M
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1 year 2 months ago#2by Mark Elkington
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Hi Max
Are you looking for "canvas" or "sail cloth" - they are rather different materials. I have some old dacron jibs that you can have - if that's any good. How much do you need?
regards
Mark
Are you looking for "canvas" or "sail cloth" - they are rather different materials. I have some old dacron jibs that you can have - if that's any good. How much do you need?
regards
Mark
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1 year 2 months ago#3by Max
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Hey Mark,
Thanks for replying! I have a few ideas in mind, and a sailmaker friend who has offered his help on the sewing side of things.
However, I would not want to use anything that is remotely serviceable in its current form, so would not like to use anything that may be of use to someone as a sail.
Dacron would fit the bill, I am sure.
May I ask what size they are as the bigger the better...
Gratefully,
Max.
Thanks for replying! I have a few ideas in mind, and a sailmaker friend who has offered his help on the sewing side of things.
However, I would not want to use anything that is remotely serviceable in its current form, so would not like to use anything that may be of use to someone as a sail.
Dacron would fit the bill, I am sure.
May I ask what size they are as the bigger the better...
Gratefully,
Max.
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1 year 2 months ago#4by Robin Charles
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I have a Merlin jib as well. 2.8 sq. metres, roughly 4m tall.
Robin
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1 year 2 months ago#5by Mark Elkington
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Max
I have at least two Merlin dacron jibs - similar size to Robin's. I also have a mylar (grey - transparent) mainsail which is about 10 sq m
Mark
I have at least two Merlin dacron jibs - similar size to Robin's. I also have a mylar (grey - transparent) mainsail which is about 10 sq m
Mark
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1 year 2 months ago - 1 year 2 months ago#6by Neil
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Interesting this has come up as conversation as we've (Amelie -junior) emailed the club to ask if SYC could become a named drop off point for old sail and wetsuits. Amelie is now a Uk Clean Sailors Ambassador and wanted to do this at our club amongst other plans she has for sustainability purposes. Apparently the ideas are going to be discussed at the committee in April...remind them if it doesn't. If anyone does have old sails in the mean time, that are not needed for art projects, please let us know as Amelie is willing to collect them and take them to where they can be recycled/repurposed.
Thanks
Freya and Amélie
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Freya and Amélie
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1 year 2 months ago#7by Robin Charles
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I will be at the club on Sunday for the racing.
I can bring the jib.
Robin
I can bring the jib.
Robin
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1 year 2 months ago#8by Max
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Hi Mark,
The 10m square mylar one sounds quite useful, and I would be grateful to you if I could use it if it is no longer serviceable to you.
Would it be easier for me to pick up or would you be happy taking it to the club?
Thank you also, to everyones replies and offers. Hopefully Ame'lie and Freya can get the clean sailors initiative set up and running for SYC.
Kind regards,
Max
Max
The 10m square mylar one sounds quite useful, and I would be grateful to you if I could use it if it is no longer serviceable to you.
Would it be easier for me to pick up or would you be happy taking it to the club?
Thank you also, to everyones replies and offers. Hopefully Ame'lie and Freya can get the clean sailors initiative set up and running for SYC.
Kind regards,
Max
Max
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1 year 2 months ago - 1 year 2 months ago#9by Mark Elkington
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Hi Max
A merlin sailor contacted me about the mainsail - so that is now going to be used.
I can bring the jibs to the club if you are interested.
Mark
A merlin sailor contacted me about the mainsail - so that is now going to be used.
I can bring the jibs to the club if you are interested.
Mark
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1 year 1 month ago#10by Max
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Thank you for the kind offer Mark, but I will politely decline.
Kind regards,
Max
Kind regards,
Max
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1 year 1 month ago - 1 year 1 month ago#11by Mark Elkington
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Hi Freya and Amélie
Where do you want me to drop the jibs off for recycling.
Do you need the luff wires removing - I assume they are recycled separately.
I also have old spinnakers if they are of any use.
Mark
Where do you want me to drop the jibs off for recycling.
Do you need the luff wires removing - I assume they are recycled separately.
I also have old spinnakers if they are of any use.
Mark
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1 year 1 month ago#12by Chris Southwell
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Hi Max,
I have three old sails which came with my 26ft yacht when I bought it. Would you like them? Also I’ve some odd bits of sailcloth as well.
These are Dacron type ie man-made material, not canvas.
Just let me know if you can use them. Otherwise they are going to the tip fairly soon.
Regards,
Chris
I have three old sails which came with my 26ft yacht when I bought it. Would you like them? Also I’ve some odd bits of sailcloth as well.
These are Dacron type ie man-made material, not canvas.
Just let me know if you can use them. Otherwise they are going to the tip fairly soon.
Regards,
Chris
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1 year 1 month ago#13by Chris Southwell
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Max,
Also I have a spinnaker from a Mirror dinghy, lovely bright red in colour, if you are interested.
Chris
Also I have a spinnaker from a Mirror dinghy, lovely bright red in colour, if you are interested.
Chris
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1 year 1 month ago#14by Max
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Hi Chris,
They sound ideal. Yes please!
Would you like me to pick them up?
I will be at the club this Sunday afternoon if you would rather drop them there. I live 5 mins away so can be very flexible regarding timings.
Kindest regards,
Max
They sound ideal. Yes please!
Would you like me to pick them up?
I will be at the club this Sunday afternoon if you would rather drop them there. I live 5 mins away so can be very flexible regarding timings.
Kindest regards,
Max
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1 year 1 month ago#15by Max
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Wow!
Yes please. We have a mirror dinghy too. That will certainly spice up its sailing experience!
Please let me know how you would like me to proceed.
Many thanks!
Yes please. We have a mirror dinghy too. That will certainly spice up its sailing experience!
Please let me know how you would like me to proceed.
Many thanks!
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1 year 1 month ago#16by Chris Southwell
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Hi Max,
I’m away this weekend but can drop them at SYC on Wednesday or Thursday daytime or evening. Or next week, if that is better for your.
Chris
I’m away this weekend but can drop them at SYC on Wednesday or Thursday daytime or evening. Or next week, if that is better for your.
Chris
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1 year 1 month ago#17by Max
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Hey Chris, please don't go out of your way, if you would like to drop me a message when you are heading there next then I am sure I can free myself up. Alternatively, I am more than happy to pick them up.
I tried to private message you but couldn't find how to!
I tried to private message you but couldn't find how to!
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1 year 1 month ago#18by Max
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Hey Chris, please don't go out of your way, if you would like to drop me a message when you are heading there next then I am sure I can free myself up. Alternatively, I am more than happy to pick them up.
I tried to private message you but couldn't find how to!
I tried to private message you but couldn't find how to!
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1 year 1 month ago#19by Chris Southwell
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Hi Max,
The Genoa, two mainsails and Mirror spinnaker are in the Members Room for you. Marked with your name. Thank you for taking them off my hands!
Regards,
Chris
The Genoa, two mainsails and Mirror spinnaker are in the Members Room for you. Marked with your name. Thank you for taking them off my hands!
Regards,
Chris
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1 year 1 month ago#20by Max
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Recieved with gratitude Chris!
All the very best.
Max
All the very best.
Max
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