I have been ading names to the list as I have been press ganging people during Salcombe Week. 52 paid up, increasing to 61 on the web site with firm commitments added, plus definite intentions from a previous Champion & a crack team from North Sails in a "borrowed ship". So a reasonable 63, so far.

Anyone else planning to come? Let me know so that we can make sure we have enough space in the car (sorry, dinghy) park. The club were muttering about 75 boats being a limit, so if we get near that, then we have some jiggling to do and the sooner that starts, the better.

Lou Archer has been doing sterling work on the socials which are going to be ace. Band night on Thursday (following the distribution of the bubbly) looks cracking.

All those that have already entered, thank you. Now please start working on your club mates and get a group of you together. Particarly notable by their absence are the Hampton SC travellers (only 3 confirmed so far) and representatives from the Hollingsworth massive (only two). Leading the way are Starcross with 6 boats.

I am starting to hear from people with rooms available, so if you want me to make the introductions, please shout. There is at least one possible crewing job available, so if your helm isn't intending to come, then this might not stop crews from coming either.

So no excuses .....

Hi Andy
Entry going first class post today, sorry for the delay, toss up between kids wanting to sail Mirror Europeans in Ireland or we sail the Merlin Nationals, Merlins won and a week without children! We love them really!

Craig, cheque received, so thanks. Can you please forward an Entry Form now?