Welcome to the 2012 Unicorn Sailing Season. Some avid readers of this web site will notice that the contents of this article is different from that published in early April. Gremlins entered our web site and it crashed losing all new data, including my previous article.
How many of you active sailors have actually launched and raced this year? I am aware of some activity in Scotland where Howard Smallwood has been testing his recently purchased 1075 Unicorn with some success. At Stone, Bob Dorks and myself have ventured out once so far for a couple of races and realised we are a little older and slower than last year. Nevertheless we had some very competitive races until a 30 mph plus squall spoilt the day. We both survived intact, where many Hurricanes and other boats went swimming. Any reports from other members are always welcome!
At Stone SC there has been considerable refurbishment over the Winter, with a new extension to incorporate a modern kitchen with dumb waiter to the upper floor. Also the building outer walls have been clad with insulation boarding and a very impressive new canopy to cover the entrance and race signing on/off area. The electrics and water supply / drainage have also been completely replaced to improve reliability and enable future developments to take place. We are ready to greet you at Stone for the Unicorn Nationals to be held from July 30 to August 3rd 2012 in conjunction with the famous Stone Week. Follow the web link to Stone SC for further event details ,but more importantly reserve this week in your diary or I-POD now!
It is also time to remind all current and potential new members the importance of joining the Unicorn Association for an annual fee of £15 which is now due. In the Association Membership section of this web site you will find an application form which can be downloaded and completed with your latest personnal and boat details. Then send it to David Taylor Association Treasurer by E Mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by normal post. There are several methods of paying the annual fees which are detailed on the form. The fees and information allows the Association to maintain and control the rules which ensures the future of the Unicrn Class. It also enables this web site to operate and maintain publicity for the Class on a world wide basis. Also anyone entering the UK Nationals at Stone and completing two races will receive a £10 refund, but only if the annual fees were paid prior to the event.
Waiting to hear your news and photographs. Good Sailing for 2012
Peter Toft Unicorn 1074
