so who's doing the Bloody Mary, so I can get ready to say nice things about Merlin Rockets and their lovely sailors in the commentary!?
Posted: 06/01/2009 15:28:44 By: mark nicholson |
Will you guarantee temperatures in the 30 Deg. C. Plus
Posted: 06/01/2009 16:10:41 By: Northern Softy |
If I could make such guarantees, I wouldn't be sitting here! The forecast looks like sunny, 3degC, 1 mph. Not great for sailors or commentators alike! So all the more reason to turn up because the chances of winning will improve with low numbers and Merlins are good in light weather pursuits, are they not?
Posted: 06/01/2009 16:28:12 By: mark nicholson |
i would have been coming down but my rocket aint going to be ready in time + its to dam cold
hopefully get to it next year
Posted: 06/01/2009 16:33:34 By: James 3403 |
Hi Mark, Duncan and i will be there, so get ready with the comments about a merlin with a pink bottom!
What are the chances of QM freezing over?
I look forward to seeing you there
Ian
Posted: 07/01/2009 07:30:12 By: Ian |
...somewhat greater than hell freezing over and a trapeze boat winning it!
Posted: 07/01/2009 10:14:04 By: Heretic |
Hi Ian - I'll look out for you and your pink bottoms - which is very likely in the cold! I've known thin sheets of ice to form in light winds at QM, so it could happen this weekend, especially after a succession of cold days as we've had.
Posted: 07/01/2009 11:15:06 By: mark nicholson |
What's the start time?
Posted: 07/01/2009 18:21:19 By: Chris M |
Just found it on the NOR
Posted: 07/01/2009 18:21:45 By: Chris M |
If the start time is 12:00, how much later do the Merlin's start ?
Posted: 07/01/2009 20:37:59 By: John B (3404) |
Find out when you get there it will be after noon for sure!
Posted: 07/01/2009 20:54:13 By: . |
We are coming but I might reserve judgement as to if we will be sailing till we get there!!
Posted: 07/01/2009 21:34:04 By: Jez3550 |
Chris the Merlin start is roughly 25-30 mins after the first one. See you there
Posted: 08/01/2009 10:21:24 By: Ross |
12.32 is our start time according to club sec
Posted: 08/01/2009 18:15:35 By: chris lewns |
Fantastic Bloody Mary, great to see some Merlins in the top places, although Merlin representation seemed to be a bit down this year. What happened to them all? Especially enjoyed the commentary, particularly the David Coleman impressions. Well done Mark and thanks very much.
Posted: 11/01/2009 17:13:53 By: .. |
Vitually no wind and freezing cold had something to do with it I think!
By the way, what is a 'Punk', it came 2nd, but can't find a description anywhere on teh internet.
Posted: 11/01/2009 20:27:11 By: Alan F |
"Punk" is a single hander, about 13/14ft, una rigged. I am sure more detailed descriptions will be forthcoming.
Posted: 12/01/2009 00:46:22 By: .. |
fast looking little boat, could not work out what it was when we were looking at it.
Posted: 12/01/2009 07:56:38 By: Jez3550 |
Clearly must be good in light winds, any one got a picture of a 'Punk'.
Posted: 12/01/2009 11:26:08 By: Alan F |
Ashamed to admit we got as far as getting the boat on the trailer and then wussied out because of the cold (and apparent lack of wind).
Unbelievable pics on Y&Y site - looks like the Franklin expedition...
Posted: 12/01/2009 12:16:05 By: JohnB (3404) |
It actually wasn't that cold until the wind dropped in the last 15 minuites or so.
Posted: 12/01/2009 12:55:05 By: Chris M |
That was the best bit: we picked up about 10 places there since the big skiffs just stopped dead, but the Merlin just keeps on going...
Posted: 12/01/2009 12:59:18 By: Nick |
For pictures of the Punk look on www.fotoboat.com, Bloody Mary, single hander, it is there, also some very nice shots of the Merlins.
Posted: 12/01/2009 15:51:31 By: David Gates |
Nick, I have just sent a Picture of you sailing off in to the mist to Ben Archer along with the report so it may appear soon. Was quite difficult to keep up with what was going on in that mist!!
Posted: 12/01/2009 21:48:17 By: Jez3550 |
