August 22, 2025Aug 22 Hi All. West Cornwall RSC growth and development at Argal Reservioir was very much due to Barry and most members have sailed his designs at one time or another. After a break of some years, the club is back sailing at Argal and looking to attract new members. Part of the plan is to have a fleet of club boats that are a good basic design that allow people to develop their skills as a precursor to purchasing their own boat of choice. Having this fleet made up of 'Barry boats ' would be a fitting tribute. Therefore, does anyone have a 'Barry Boat' (Nemesis, Isis, Abso etc.) gathering dust in their garage that they wish to sell. It does not need to have a rig/winch etc as we can sort out that aspect. Of course, if they do, then that is a bonus! Many thanks. Please reply to bobsidlionsnz@btinternet.com
August 23, 2025Aug 23 Author Fully understand. I am extremely fond of mine!! Still competetive at club level - just me that fails the boat!
August 31, 2025Aug 31 I purchased Barry's Pink Psycho when he upgraded to an Asbo! I get more pleasure sailing it at club level than my Britpop as it is the only one in the club. It is satisfying beating the other Britpop's and later designs with a yacht that only seemed to proliferate in the South West Region. My only issue with the Psycho is that it is less tolerant of inaccurate setup or changing conditions than the Britpop, so seem to spend a fair amount of time on the bank tinkering with rig settings. If you get it right it is a fast design. (cannot blame the boat if tugging around at the back of the fleet.) Keep meaning to replace the sails, still using the Spindrift Sails that were fitted when I bought the boat. I have tried to find a later Asbo without success, obtaining one of those is the only way at the moment I would consider selling the Psycho. Eric
September 1, 2025Sep 1 19 hours ago, Eric Finley said: I purchased Barry's Pink Psycho when he upgraded to an Asbo! I get more pleasure sailing it at club level than my Britpop as it is the only one in the club. It is satisfying beating the other Britpop's and later designs with a yacht that only seemed to proliferate in the South West Region. My only issue with the Psycho is that it is less tolerant of inaccurate setup or changing conditions than the Britpop, so seem to spend a fair amount of time on the bank tinkering with rig settings. If you get it right it is a fast design. (cannot blame the boat if tugging around at the back of the fleet.) Keep meaning to replace the sails, still using the Spindrift Sails that were fitted when I bought the boat. I have tried to find a later Asbo without success, obtaining one of those is the only way at the moment I would consider selling the Psycho. Eric Hi Eric I've private messaged you
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