Rethinking the Tasar

29 Nov 2013 02:29
Written by Jonathan Ross
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Purpose of this Paper

The purpose of this paper is to co-ordinate an organic discussion that has recently arisen concerning the design parameters and future direction of the tasar class.

Background Issues

Where to start?

For many of us, the tasar has been and remains a passionate sailing adventure and source of life long personal friendships. That it remains a wonderful yacht 35 years on from its launch is a testament to its brilliant design concept, consistent high quality of manufacture, stable supply of new and replacement equipment and . . . . . . . a well managed organisational structure.

Vale Frank Bethwaite

20 Mar 2013 08:12
Written by Chris Parkinson
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Vale Frank Bethwaite
It is with great sadness that I advise the passing of Tasar Designer, Frank Bethwaite.
Frank, aged 91, remained active to the end, working on his latest book and designing the new mast for the Tasar Class.
His loss will be greatly felt across the broader sailing community and more particularly the Tasar family.
Our condolences go to his wife Nell and children, Mark, Christine, Julian and Nicky.

Chris Parkinson
Executive Secretary
World Tasar Class Association

Refinishing of Tasar Centreboards and Rudder Blades

20 Mar 2013 09:10
Written by Chris Parkinson
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Hi Everyone,
I've recently been asked to comment on the emerging practice of new or near new centreboards and rudder blades being refinished by third parties. Tasar Class Rule, C.2.3 (c) The hull, daggerboard and rudder blade may be sanded, painted and polished, is the means by which a Tasar owner is permitted to carry out normal repairs and maintenance on their boat in order to keep everything in top condition. However Tasar Class Rule, A.1.2 - the One Design Principle rule, says in part, that any alteration of the form and construction of the hull, equipment, fittings, spars, sails or running rigging, as supplied by the builder.... is a breach of these Class rules not only in spirit but in substance, and is prohibited.