Hi All,
I was reminded today at the sailing club that this Saturday is the Olton Mere 4 Plank Open Meeting.
Everybody with any age boat welcome but only 4plankers will count towards the results (I'm sure I counted 4 planks on Bouncer).
Bargain entry fee £5.
Gates will be open from early. Briefing at 10.45. First Race 11am with 2 races back to back before the break, and one after.
Unfortunately Gill Bilton can no longer make it so the kitchen is closed :(
Bar will be open in the afternoon.
Folks are welcome to leave boats overnight and join in with club racing on Sunday afternoon if they wish.
Any questions, drop me a line.
Please let me know if you intend to come along by posting below.
Hi Chris. I intend to be there with N2750 Cheshire Cat. I assume that, just like all the other Four Plank meetings it's open to all N12s to join in coz Gerald Copsey (having just sold his CC) is borrowing N2399 Mr Jones from the Collection! I think Suzie from Ely is also coming along with her 4P Warlock. Hope the garage shop opposite will be open for lunch! Paul 8)
Yes all 12s welcome.
There is a pipedream and a windfall in the boatpark - may be going spare for the day if anyone is interested. Let me know..
Sorry Chris Kez and me can't make the event clashes with a friends wedding.
Smilie
PS the floaty rudder works a treat on Soapy 8)
Greetings All. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 4P meeting may well postponed to be re-run as part of the Midland Area open in October. If you were thinking of attending tomorrow please contact Chris Troth or me asap - contact detials in the handbook. P :o
Confirmed POSTPONED to 24th October. :B
In the sence that clouds have silver linings the postponment means that there's a pretty good chance both Milton Keynes SC fourplankers will make it along :)
hi all
beggars m,aid is now hopefully completely refurbished an ready for its 2nd sail after some major surgery to the bow and transom. if all goes well on sunday will definately be at orton mere
Great news Bob. Glad to hear the old boat will be taking to the water without sinking. Well done.
It will be good to see it again.
Gerald
It looks like I may be able to make this, anyone interested in crewing for me?
Would be great to see you there Angus. I can almost certainly find you a crew from the club.
If all goes well this weekend - my first sail in Gryphon - I should be able to bring her up for the Saturday.... May also be after a crew tho!
Thats great Chris thanks, I will try and bring my 4 planker but still much work to do. If not it will be the trouble shooter.
Would bring 3513 along but will be on holiday, another time!
Kez and me are thinking of coming along is there any chance of borrowing a boat from anyone, please? Due to lack of tow bar.
Hi All 4 plankers. I would like to relocate Landslide N2959, i beleive she may be at Oulton, any guidance, advice, contacts? Regards, Richard. dcfcrichard@gmail.com 077340 78896
Unfortunately I have just learnt of a damily event that I am required to attend so I will not beable to make it, unfortunate but will save my carbon footprint a little.
I'll see what I can do
Hi. Landslide is indeed at Olton. I can pass on your details to Matt.
Matt, Do you still need a crew for Saturday? Struggling at the moment (half term) but can broaden the search if required.
Any other takers?
Chris
Plan is for briefing at 10.45 with first race at 11am, second 12 noon and third at 2pm with 2 of 3 races to count.
There will be lunch available, and the bar will be open after.
Sadly, work have asked me to do some overtime on Saturday.. With two boats, two motorbikes, and a cat to support, I've had to take up their offer!
I really haven't had enough practice sailing her yet anyway... I'm sure the fleet can do without a mobile chicane!
Got a crew sorted, so will be making an appearance this weekend in 3533!
Tom white
2765+3533
Sorry folks we have looked at wind and decided with my glass shoulder and our lack of practice to give it a miss. Looks like those that do make it along are going right royal blast with the wind forcast to be keeping dogs at the end of their chains ;)
Greetings. Is it still on tomorrow? Weather forecast is wet (no problem) and very very gusty. Px 8)
Hi All,
Due to the unclement weather forecast tomorrow, the Open Meeting will now take place on Sunday, with our own club racing, which starts at 10.30.
Hopefully see you there,
Chris
Hi Folks...
Appologies, I seem to be working a couple of weeks agead. Racing will start at NOON tomorrow.