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Topic : Vintage Brightlingsea

Hello all you Vintagers.  Those coming to Brightligsea for next May Bank Hols  can download the club course card and info on racing from www.sailbrightlingsea.com.  See you there.


Posted: 15/05/2007 21:58:47
By: Jonathan
I was hoping to get up for one day but can't see what the schedule is. Any times and days for the Vintage Merlins.
Nick


Posted: 15/05/2007 22:07:21
By: Nick Price
Hello Nick.  Sat start will be 2pm but best day would be Sunday with an 11 am and 2 pm starts.  There will be one official race on Mon am.


Posted: 16/05/2007 08:25:22
By: Jonathan
For anyone interested I have worked out HW on Sat 26 to be 2000 and neaps so the possible cruise up river to Wivenhoe could be a goer. Back in my youth (late 1950's early 60's) it was renowned for having at least 11 pubs, only 1 church, and a history of smuggling. I believe that it is now a rather bijou place to reside.
Download of course card worked fine.
Hope to be there.


Posted: 17/05/2007 10:00:01
By: Peter 2789
Hey having purchased a new Merlin for several thousand pounds it looks like the old Merlin's have more fun! Racing round the cans is great but you can't beat sailing to Wivenhoe, trying out all 11 pubs and then sailing back. Joking aside Brightlingsea and Wivenhoe have lots of good pubs with real ale, you will not be dissapointed if you visit us! The sailing is good but the drinking is great!!


Posted: 18/05/2007 07:52:29
By: Craig
Hi Jonathan,
Thinking of turning up for the Sunday's racing - with a camera! - any chance of getting a ride on the rescue boat??
Regards,
Bruce.


Posted: 22/05/2007 20:24:36
By: 2957
Hi Bruce,  I am sure we can arrange that. If all goes to plan there will be a lead boat for the visitors to follow so they can get the lie of the land(?) You sould get some good shots from that.  See me when you arrive and I will introduce you to the OOD.  Better still, bring some sailing gear and an Instamatic and join in!


Posted: 23/05/2007 06:30:42
By: Jonathan
Sounds well organised, shame about the weather forecast but will come anyway. At the end of the day wetsuits are for wetting. My crew doesn't arrive until Sunday so there will be a seat (?!) in 2789 for the cruise on Saturday. Please form an orderly queue. 
Peter


Posted: 23/05/2007 07:32:13
By: Peter 2789

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