Folks, I got an email from DBSC informing me that if we could not guarentee a 20 boat fleet turn out it would be curtains for the Easter Regatta.
Please see comments on the Scottish Frolics thread started by Chairman GGGG.
We need 6 more boats to sign up to hit the target so please help.
At the end of the day the event serves dual purpose.
1. Celebrates the Merlin Rocket 60th Anniversary and the 1947 trip by the class stalwarts. England 1 Scotland 0 - Can we have a rematch??
2. Exposes the Merlin Rocket Class to the wider Scottish sailing scene. Why keep the class a secret? You never know could be a Scottish Champion in the next few years.
Please think about it, pack the boats and head north - it WILL be a great event.
thanks
Posted: 01/03/2006 21:42:19 By: Hamish 3321 |
Make that 5 more now!
Posted: 01/03/2006 21:59:29 By: Half Cut |
i have now booked my hotel and paid a deposit! The rest of the family are off to Australia for the weekend! Dont let us down.
Five more boats please.
steve
Posted: 02/03/2006 09:58:40 By: Time Zulu |
Which hotel Time Zulu? It might make sense if we are all in the same place
Posted: 02/03/2006 10:04:08 By: Garry R |
Trophies are ordered and deposit is paid on the band.
By the way - do people often pop over to Austrilia for the weekend??
Posted: 02/03/2006 12:37:04 By: Hamish 3321 |
Aberdour.
twin room. £70/night
got real ale.
Posted: 02/03/2006 20:15:52 By: Time Zulu |
No Kangaroos in Austria
Posted: 02/03/2006 20:18:13 By: Time Zulu |
I just love Skiing across the outback...
Seriously though - please dont let the event fall apart at the last. If you are free over the Easter weekend 15th and 16th of April, Come to Scotland, have a laugh win a prize. Think of all the ripping yarns you could tell when you get home...
Posted: 02/03/2006 21:07:04 By: Hamish 3321 |
I just love Skiing across the outback...
Seriously though - please dont let the event fall apart at the last. If you are free over the Easter weekend 15th and 16th of April, Come to Scotland, have a laugh win a prize. Think of all the ripping yarns you could tell when you get home...
Posted: 02/03/2006 21:07:06 By: Hamish 3321 |
Still five boats short of target for the event......
I know that there must be more Merlin Sailors out there giving the event some thought so please think quickly and sign up.
I have heard that there may be a double trailer leaving from the Wembly area.......
Posted: 04/03/2006 11:57:19 By: Hamish 3321 |
How about a wee surcharge on the entry just to encourage Dalgety Club?
Posted: 05/03/2006 12:22:47 By: Ancient Geek |
I'm kind of reluctant to increase entry fees or apply surcharges at this time. It has crossed my mind especially if it means we can keep the event going. only time will tell.....
Posted: 05/03/2006 13:01:59 By: Hamish 3321 |
OR a subsidy from a sponsor, suggest J P Morgan who in Scotland as well as England have S - T - R - O - N - G sailing connections. AND if you deduce a MR one too!
Posted: 05/03/2006 15:07:35 By: Ancient Geek |
Cryptic clues are not my strong point - could you enlighten me a bit
Posted: 06/03/2006 18:50:44 By: Hamish 3321 |
I think he's trying to say ask JP Morgan for some sponsorship as he has Sailing/Merlin Rocket connections.
Posted: 06/03/2006 19:08:49 By: Nigel 3280 |
Well someone who works there! But the front door is always the easiest! J P M /Flemings in Edinburgh.
Posted: 07/03/2006 10:23:59 By: Ancient Geek |
Entry Form is now available. Please see the event build up page. If possible please send entry forms to me at the address show so that iu recieve them by 17th March. I need bargaining power with Dalgety to keep the event going. Still need 6 boats.
Another point - this event has 90% of the scottish fleet signed up, let try and redress the balance from down south.
4 races over two days, two course meal and ceilidh band function on the Saturday night, great prices and a warm welcome await those brave enough to commit.
see you in April
Posted: 07/03/2006 10:52:37 By: Hamish 3321 |
shameless attampt to keep the event in Focus. Tonight Dalgety have a regatta committee meeting. Guess this is where we find out whats going to happen. Will report back tomorrow.
Posted: 07/03/2006 19:38:42 By: Hamish 3321 |
no news yet but It doesn't hurt to keep the thread at the top of the list.
Posted: 07/03/2006 23:36:39 By: Hamish 3321 |
Good luck, but it does seem a bit picky of them, have they paid in the entry cheques?
Will they refund? Prseumably the social side is still in place come what may? Why not rent - a -rib lay a couple of bouys and run your own regatta if needs be?
Posted: 08/03/2006 08:14:16 By: Ancient Geek |
Friday 10th and counting.
Easter in Scotland not so far away.
More Impis please
Posted: 10/03/2006 10:21:00 By: Zulu |
Sweet charity is back together in 1 bit ready for the Scottish Easter Event, with her shiny new carbon decks and all. I just need a decent day to put the rig up and check every thing is square.
Looking forward to seeing you all at Dalgety Bay!!!!!!!!!
Posted: 10/03/2006 22:41:25 By: scott 3072 |
great news big man. Looking forward to seeing you and the boat again. Carbon decks and new kites - you have been busy....
Posted: 11/03/2006 14:49:40 By: Hamish 3321 |
