Pat Blake has completed a tricky task - sorting out the open meetings for 2005, trying to keep all the clubs happy, and making sure we get a fantastic program of racing this year.

You can now view the provisional list on the website, and we will fill in more details about each event as things get decided, nearer the time.

Please can all club reps check the list, actually can everyone have a good look and make me aware of any other events we may have missed such as mixed-class races (e.g. Bloody Mary) as its nice to have all events attended by MRs on the calendar!

I thought there was a Merlin team racing event on the 24th at Wembley before our silver tiller

Yes Colin there is - on September 24th.
THE 'Topmast Trophy'

Would fully endorse Mags' comments - Pat has assembled an outstanding programme, with those weekends off I might even get the house repainted this summer as well..

If you are not a regular Silver Tiller competitor, this is the year to get out the diary and write in enough events to qualify the Silver Tiller.  Ring Fence them - no interruptions permitted!

When you are there, please come and say hello, if I don't see you first.

See you at the Warming Pan, if not before..

All the best for a successful season's sailing.

GGGGGGG

Top work Pat on the fixutres.. Shame my new ship won't be ready till mid/late June!! 
Just one comment no open at Tammy this year only a vintage event? Seems a shame as we have so many boats..