Following last year's successful combined event, we'll be holding the annual Thames Area Prizegiving lunch to coincide with Ranelagh Winter meeting on Sunday 11th January 2009, the day after the Bloody Mary. It'll be one long race for the prestigious Ranelagh Winter Trophy, with a c.11.30 start time (to be confirmed), followed by a terrific lunch from the same catering crew that brought you last year's event.
The lunch is open to anyone connected with the Class, whether you are sailing or not in the morning. Ticket prices and more details to follow, but please save the date for now.
Mike D
N3496
Mike,
We should be there again, i fear that i should probably defend that trophy i rather improbably won. Put us down for 2 adults and 2 children, and i will persuade my Ranelagh crew to come along with her family when i next see her.
Antony
We will be there. 2 adults and 2 children. We either need an enthusiastic baby sitter, or volunteers to helm for Katy (the preferred option) or to crew for me. All applications gratefully received and will be dealt with in strictest confidence...
John
More details: the two-course lunch will cost a credit crunch-busting £10 for adults and £5 for children. All Twelve sailors and friends are welcome, whether you are sailing on the day or not. Please post here or email anne@annemurch.co.uk (mailto:anne@annemurch.co.uk) to let us know that you'll be there. Race start time to be confirmed later.
Mike D
N3496
Hi Mike,
I will be there, having apparently passed Meds' application/selection process and Katy has agreed too, which has got me excited and looking forward to January! I'm sure there is something to look forward to before that, I just can't remember what it is, I think the red and green tinsel obscurring the view of my monitor may have something to do with it.
See you on the 11th.
Fran
Hi Mike,
We'd like to come so, 2 adults for lunch please. Look forward to catching up with everyone.
Bim
N3410
Hi Mike, myself & Zoe (two veggies please) + probably Clare Hunter will be there for lunch
Looking forwards to jousting with the Christmas trees again
Hi Mike,
Since the Mary is the previous day this makes a good weekend.
Please book me in as a participant and for 3 lunches.
cheers
Derek 3510
BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Mike and Anne for winning this years Thames Area. Very well deserved after all the hard work you both have put in over the last few years.
Thats another big pot on the mantle piece. More Silvo on the shopping list then!
Well Done and see you in Jan at Ranelagh,
Bim
N3410
We're in. Having managed to attend but not actually sail Ranelagh twice in 2008 I really hope to make it to the water in 2009.... and may even do the BM this year.
Big and not so big lunches please.
Mike
M3491
Forgot to say ....Big lunch a veggie please
Mike
I'm hoping to be there too - Ranelagh hospitality is just too good to miss!
Cheers
Hi, I hope it's not too late . .
Please can we have too more lunches for myself and Andy as I'll be sailing with David in Loki.
Hope everyone's had a good Christmas. Looking forward to seeing everyone out on the water again in the new year!
Adele Cameron
All above noted plus those who have emailed - we're now at 45 all in including children so close to capacity. 1st Jan deadline for any last orders!
Happy new year all.
Mike D
N3496
Mike - obviously it goes without saying that I will be hungry after sailing - looking forward to the sail and the prizegiving. No chance of Fran doing another of her stand up comedy routines I suppose?!
Cheers
The RSC website suggests that it is a 12.15 start time not 11.30. I am guessing that this is right, does anybody know for certain? Some of us might need to re-think child food plans!
http://www.ranelagh-sc.co.uk/raschedule.htm (http://www.ranelagh-sc.co.uk/raschedule.htm)
Antony
I am now unable to come. Appologies for this. Adele will still be there with David. Hope you all have a good sail.
Happy new year
Andrew
Hi,
Sorry I forgot to say please can my meal be vegetarian, thank you!
Happy new year!
Adele
Timings on the day: The RSC website is giving a 1215 start. The race normally lasts about 1hr 40 mins so long as there is enough wind to keep everyone moving. That means we'll be aiming to eat about 1430 (or whenever boats are packed up). Re Antony's point above about that being late for children, we could do an earlier sitting for younger kids at c.1300 if that would make things easier. It would help to know how many would like to take advantage of this.
Mike D
N3496
Mike and Ann
Thank you very much for an excellent lunch. You and the Ranelagh team also managed to lay on the best weather that I can remember since October. Lots of smiles, lots of enjoyment. And well done for winning the Series too.
For the stattos out there a rare occurence.... Graham Camm won, Zoe came second!
1, Graham Camm & Clare Hunter, N3492
2, John Thornton & Zoe Ballatyne, N3443
3, Jon Ibbotson & Charlotte Stewart, N3494
4, Frances Gifford & Katy Meadowcroft, N3515
5, Matt & Joe Stiles, N3484
6, Derek Davies & Helen Hilditch, N3510
5 boats retired to the bar before completing the course.
John and Katy.
How long is it since Graham last finished a race in front of Zoe?
Kevin
last time graham finished a race infront of zoe would be the crews race at burton week 2007
If anyone finds they have an spare red jib bag in their boat I'm one down - although I guess spring tide at Ranelagh might have eaten it for lunch.
Graham
Babel Fish