Welcome to the latest issue of the MPS newsletter. So, where has Graham Oliver gone and who is this newbie that gets his 300 or so words published at the top of the class newsletter? The simple answer is; I was the person that turned up at Malcesine with a couple of friends from Thorpe Bay to watch the Gold Cup racing, have a demo sail and to go home with a suntan and an order for a new boat. Two days after arriving back from Italy, I was that same person and Paul Manning had asked if I would like to take on the mantle of class chairman from Graham Oliver now that I had bought my new boat. What could I say? The deciding factor was not the boat, a foregone conclusion thanks to the 6 others already sailing back at home. The reason I said yes was because I was made so welcome by everyone in the class. Within 10 minutes of arriving at Lake Garda we were off to lunch with the Stens. When Kev, Bov, Martin and Kenny had trouble in Metz with their trailer, Paul Manning got back on the road with Tony Ainsworth to make sure that they got to Italy. And all week, it did not matter who you were, how quick you were or how long you had sailed an MPS for, you were part of the class. Enough from me for now, I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible in the next year at MPS events around the country. Finally, a shameless plug (if the editor allows me) for the Frozen Sheets Trophy Race at Thorpe Bay on December 27th, 12 noon start. 7 MPS already, all are welcome and my last duty as Rear Commodore Racing of TBYC.

See you on the water. Paul Clarke GBR 176 - It's Not A Van!

Results of 2004 Sailor Survey

Thanks to all those who completed the survey, this will really help us to drive the class forward and develop a racing and training programme for 2005 that will really hit the mark and maximise attendance. Also it looks like quite a few of you will be buying new boats soon so we better step up the building with our partners
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Inland Nationals at Grafham Water Sailing Club - 30-31st October 2004

Seven new faces in the fleet, from South Shields, Calshot, Stokes Bay and Northampton ment a fine turnout of 20 boats for the last event of the season. Grafham Water looked like a fogged up mirror, everyone had rushed to get rigged and changed only to be held on shore by the red flag. After a long chat, it looked like time to head for the bar when a light wind filled in. Read the full report>>>

Babbacombe SC Open 16-17 October 2004

October 16th & 17th saw the MPS fleet venturing into the Deep South West for the Babbacombe SC open event. The travellers were rewarded with a picture postcard venue and arguably the best sailing weekend of the year.Read the full report >>>

MPS rope cutting list

The Musto Skiff is near maintenance free leaving all your time for sailing. However, as winter draws in those with a desire to bimble may want to renew a few ropes.

To save you buying the wrong rope or cutting things too short Ovington Boats have release the cutting list for the Musto Skiff. Read more >>>

UK TRAVELLERS SERIES 2004 - Stenhouse wins

Richard Stenhouse wins the 2004 travellers services as the competition hots up. In a year when the level of competition has seen Richard beaten at the UK Nationals and Inlands his season long results show he's still the form horse. Congratulations Richard, we'll all be out to make it even harder next year. Find out more >>>>

Garda 2004 Photo Gallery

What do you get from the below equation?
Sun + wind + fast boats + good photographers = ???

Answer: a great photo gallery.

This is just a sample of the pictures taken by Paul Manning, Kelly Radko and new Chairman Paul Clarke. If you were there and want to know if there are any photos of you please just email rick@mustoskiff.com with your sail number and I'll have a look.