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Sorry for the late advice, but we have been preoccupied with other far less enjoyable events recently.

The arrangements for Grafham this Saturday are as follows:

1st race 11.00, lunch break, races 2 & 3 back to back, early dinner followed by prizegiving.

I was informed earlier this week that the Optimists have moved their meeting from Datchet (no water) to Grafham at short notice so we will be sharing some facilities. However we will have our own separate race area and most of the Oppie activity will be in a marquee leaving us with most of the clubhouse. Because this will stretch the catering, the evening meal will only consist of only one course but there will be a choice as well as a vegetarian option and the price has been reduced too. We will be served after the Optimists ( i.e. about 5.30 - 5.45) and are able to take our meals to the more pleasurable atmosphere of the upstairs bar area.

I look forward to seeing a bumper turnout.

Kevin

THIS IS A REMINDERTHAT THE DATES FOR THE GILL SERIES EVENT AT FILEY ARE

16/17 JULY

AND NOT AS SHOWN ON THE PRINTED FIXTURE LIST.

Start time on Saturday is 13.30 with a briefing at noon, but you are advised to get there as early as possible in order to get onto the beach easily.

DO NOT PAY ANYTHING TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE N12 ENTRY DESK (LOOK FOR THE GILL FLAG) AS DISCOUNTS HAVE BEEN NEGOTIATED WITH THE COUNTRY PARK FOR PARKING, CAMPING, ETC.

For further information, directions, accomodation, etc, check out the Gill pages on this web-site, the information in the Gill Series packs sent to all full NTOA members earlier this year, or call or e-mail myself or Bernard & Jennie Clark.

It would be appreciated if everyone intending to participate would post a message here or email me on kiles1uk@yahoo.co.uk.

Kevin Iles

The fourth event of the
GILL NATIONAL 12 SERIES 2005
will take place at
WESTON SAILING CLUB
on
11th & 12th June 2005

It would be helpful if those of you expecting to take part would please let me know by posting a message here, by email at kiles1uk@yahoo.co.uk, or by telephone on 01702 476734.

Weston is great venue, within easy reach of the motorway network and offering some of the best estuary sailing in the country. The first start on Saturday is scheduled for 12.30.

For full details please see the Gill Series area of this web-site or refer to your Gill Series packs sent out earlier in the year.

Kevin Iles

The open meeting at Thorpe Bay is scheduled this year for 4th and 5th June. Briefing on Saturday will be at 10.00 followed by 2 races with the first start at 11.00. First start on Sunday will be 10.30 followed by 3 races. The sun will shine and we will have a steady SW force 3-4 all weekend for some great sea sailing.

Entertainment on Saturday evening is a party in the clubhouse with the theme of "Shipwrecked". Fancy dress is optional. As usual there is plenty of floor space at the Iles house and a blind eye wil be turned to the odd tent at the side of the club. The chef has been told that breakfasts will be needed.

It would be helpful if those of you planning to attend would either post a message here, email me at kiles1uk@yahoo.co.uk, or call me at the number in the book or on the fixture list.

Kevin Iles

... on the Gill series section of the site.  

Write-up still awaited. :-/

Kevin