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This Easter we became the proud owners of Cento, a 2004 Legend 36 now berthed at Woolverstone on the Orwell. After many weekends of cruising round the East Coast and evenings spent at anchor in the cockpit, we decided we needed something simple to keep the hot sun off, or indeed, keep the rain from coming down the companionway whilst being able to keep the washboards out.

The Bimini and total cockpit cover seemed overkill for what we required (not to mention the cost!) so we approached Blue Baker Yachts who have a sail and cover facility at the marina. The upshot is, between us we came up with a design of a simple rectangle of cover with a slot cut in the aft end. This simply rests on top of the sprayhood, and is tied to the guardrail stanchions either side to secure it. The cover then goes over the top of the traveller arch (with the mainsheet central to fit in the slot) and then down at an angle, where it ties off on the bathing platform "gate" stanchions in the centre, and to the outside edge of the aft rail seats.

This means the total width of the cockpit is covered, and up to 1 metre back from the arch, giving protection from sun and rain when not underway. With it going over the arch, it gives full standing height in the cockpit. Its ability to keep rain out is great, as it adds an extension to the spray hood, and prevents rain being blown into the companionway when stern to wind. It doesn't even flutter when in a F6! The ability to fold it up quickly and store in a locker, where it takes up very little room is a great help.

At the moment Blue Baker have another one of these on the shelf if anyone wants to buy it, and of course, they have the pattern if anyone would like one made up. Their number is 01473 780075

Nick & Terri Rainsley
Legend 36 Cento
 

On behalf of the LOA Members we have been able to arrange a Special Offer with Boat Scrubber. This offer needs to be taken up by the 31 May and they hope you will find the service useful and that you will sign up for further scrubs in the future at a special LOA rate.

Just give them a call and mention quote “LOA/free scrub” and book yourselves in for a scrub - Book now 0870 240 1157

Have a look on their web site to find the site locations nearest to your boat - www.boatscrubber.com

If there is a reasonable up take for the service from LOA members, we will be able to negotiate a group discount.
 

Sailing in the NETHERLANDS

Thanks to Robin & Mary Wren (Wombat)

Noël Cockle Tel 01923 830568

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Please be advised that all members of the Legend Owners Association can apply for a free Peters Card (normal cost £30) which will give you 10% off all your purchases at any Peters Chandlery and services at the Peters Shipyard at Chichester (incl. parts)

Get your applications from any of the Peters outlets and tick the I am an LOA member box

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