Burton week 2007
28th July - 3rd August, Brixham
As I am sure you all know Brixham Yacht Club have agreed to host
Burton Week in 2007, starting on Saturday 28 of July. Having now been to
the venue and met the organising team I can tell you a bit more about
it, and why I am getting pretty excited already.
- It is the nicest town in Torbay, and yet with all of the holiday
facilities of the area within easy reach for family and any
non-sailing days.
- The location means that the sailing area is less land affected
than where the Royal Torbay and Paignton sail their events.
- The clubhouse is spacious, with enough room to host most of the
social events on site without being so big as to lose any atmosphere
(i.e. bigger than Porthpean but not as soulless as South
Caernarvonshire).
- There is plenty of accommodation within a walk of the club, and
it is meaningfully cheaper than most of the other venues we visit in
the South-West. We are trying to negotiate cheap car-parking for
those people that opt to live further away.
Expect more updates in the New Year, as we get more of the details
finalised. Needless to say this event will be more fun for all if there
is a big turnout, so put the date in the diary, book some accommodation
and send in your entry form.
Accommodation
The following letting agent seems to have a decent
selection of cottages and is offering to let at 2006 prices if you book
for 2007 by the end of this month.
www.brixhamholidayhomes.co.uk
There are obviously lots of other websites, including
the local tourist board and
www.swcottages.co.uk
All the latest details are on the
discussion
board
Antony Gifford
Burton Week Social Programme
Saturday 20.00 Briefing & Welcome Brixham YC
NTOA organiser - Antony Gifford
Including daily prize giving at 21.30
Sunday 19.00 Commodore’s Reception Brixham YC
NTOA organiser – Antony Gifford
Including daily prize giving at 21.30
Free food provided by the Commodore !
Monday 20.00 Live Band Brixham YC
Including daily prize giving at 21.30
Tuesday 19.30 for 20.00 National Twelve Dinner
Berry Head Hotel
NTOA organiser – Janet Bloor. Tickets available until Sunday
Wednesday 18.30 – 20.00 National Twelve AGM
Brixham YC
20.00 BBQ Brixham YC
If required, additional tickets available from Janet Bloor at
registration
Including daily prize giving at 21.30
Thursday 20.00 Feeling Foolish Party (see
below) Brixham YC
NTOA organiser – John Meadowcroft
Including daily prize giving at 21.30
Friday 19.30 for 20.00 Prizegiving & Disco
Brixham YC
NTOA organiser – Janet Bloor
Feeling Foolish Party
Your attendance is requested at the Burton Week Thursday night
social. It could be going down to the wire for the small number
still fighting it out for overall glory of winning the coveted
Silver National. However, for them and the rest of us there are
things to do first.
LETS MAKE THIS THE LEGENDARY BRIXHAM FANCY DRESS PARTY.
Come as a Twelve, past or present, boat name or boat design. The
boat you own, owned or wished you had owned. Sensational prizes
will be found.
Invitations have already been sent and many characters have
already replied. Come along and you may meet Miss Prism, her
sisters Zoe, Alice, Liz, Bianca and Isabelle (now she’s a Slick
Chick). The Curvaceous Lars Porsena of Clusium, together with Mr
and Mrs Bill. Be warned of Crazy Jayne- still a Rough Diamond -
and Nautilass (she always was a Hustler). Vlad the Impaler (a
Man-o-war don’t you know) has intentions of attending and the
Crusaders may also be coming together with the Hooligans. We
hope they are careful with the China Dolls on the dance floor.
Will the Cosmic Cowboy attend with his old friend Little John –
Whatever happened to the Age of Consent?
Will Gypsy make it - she is an old girl now? We would be proud
to be graced by an Uffa King or his alternates Frisky Admiral or
Major Upset. Yes the Rumour is true - Uncle Stalky is
rescheduling his family commitments, he is after Hanky Panky is
old Lucky Jim although he insists it is Purely Platonic but
others sense Scandal.
And from the ark the Tigers, Tigresses, Chimp, Mr Badger,
Piglet, Bumblebee, The Mouser (at one time The Arouser), Fat Cat
and The Cats Pyjamas. And is that a Python I can see in your
Baggy Trousers? A Starfish or a March Hare, numerous Aardvarks -
the possibilities are endless.
And the entertainment should be good with the Trick Cyclist, the
Wizard, the Magician, the Bouncer and the Face Dancer.
Will there be food? There will certainly be Puddings and maybe a
Sweet Pea, and will there be lager or just Green King, Cinzano
and Shandy?
There may be a Casino, and you may the win Jackpot with your
Royal Flush if your Lucky Numbers are up. When banking your
winnings be wary of Smugglers.
And the Gill representative has a Cunning Plan to come as Brand
Loyalty.
This is the Final Chapter please make an effort to come along.
There is no Big Issue. Strike a Radical Posture like Radical
Edward and get your 15 Minutes Of Fame. Do not fear about your
Wild Front Ear or be Twice Shy, maybe come as a Mermaid or even
Cinderella.
If this is not enough to inspire you, search the Twelve database
on this website or even just come as yourself.
At the club
Brixham YC is open every day for food and drink. The club
website has more details, and the opening hours published below
may be altered for Burton Week. The club website is at
www.brixhamyachtclub.com where you can find a lot of varied
information from instructions on how to get to the club to the
wine list.
Bar and club opening hours
Monday to Thursday 1200 to 1430 and 1800 to 2300
Friday to Saturday 1200 to 1500 and 1800 to 2300
Sunday 1200 to 1500 and 1900 to 2200
Bar snacks are available between 1200 and 1345 and during
Restaurant opening times
Restaurant Opening hours
Lunchtime
Every day (Including Sunday) 1200 to 1345 Sunday - Roast Dinner
(Fish option)
Evenings
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 1900 to 2100 A la Carte
Thursday 1930 to 2100 Sailing Suppers only
To avoid disappointment and to assist the club staff, pre
booking for all meals is preferred.
Note : The restaurant may be closed for club events.
Telephone : 01803 - 853332
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