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Hi all,

Unfortunately at the weekend I managed to rip the wrist seal on my drysuit, so I need to replace it as I don't really feel ready to go back to wearing a wetsuit just yet.

I know you can buy DIY kits, but part of me feels it would be a lot less hassle if I could get someone else to do it (lazy student syndrome).  I know when my neck seal went my Mum posted it off to someone who kindly did it and posted it back, however she can't remember who!

Does anyone know of a post off repair service?  I am now based in Birmingham, but without a car so I'd be interested if there was anyone local.

Thanks!
Pip

Hi All,
I was wondering if anyone was travelling to Norfolk Week from the South West region (near or through the Bristol area) who would have space for a additional person + kit.  I'm only small and would more than happily pay my share of the petrol money.
Can anyone help?
Either email me: pip@prestleigh.com or leave a message here! Thanks.

Hi all,
Apologies if you have already been bombarded by my facebook messages - however, I'm trying all possible sources of sponsorship.
Some of you may be aware that my sister, Jo, has been ill with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME) for over 2years now, a horribly isolating illness in that she is unable to do everything her peers are able to do due to constant tiredness and exhaustion.  AYME is a charity that has offered a large amount support to her, and many young adults and children in her situation - they help people meet and get in contact with others who are going through the same thing, helping reduce the isolation.
My family has decided that we wanted to raise some money for this great charity - and so a sponsored skydive </font>has been decided.  The entire family: myself, my sister and my Dad and my Mum as well - many of you have met her at various Burton Weeks - who has a fear of jumping.
We would be hugely grateful for any contribution you could make through our website, please just click on the link below to sponsor us!
www.justgiving.com/jefferis
Thanks!

Hi all,
With this nice weather I've realised that perhaps only owning a drysuit won't be so sensible for Burton Weekend. Due to an unfortunate growing incident last year I am no longer able to stand up in my wetsuit when it is zipped up!  I am technically a student (though one that pays income tax at the moment) and thus have an aversion to spending money and so am looking for a bargain.  Sadly I won't be getting much sailing in this year so don't really want to spend lots on something I'll only wear for a few events!

So, does anyone, well any lady, have a second hand wetsuit they would like to get rid of for a reasonable price?  Even with my slight amount of growing, I am still looking for the small sizes!
Thanks

Hi all,
Just trying to work out the best place to get accomodation for the week. Are people more likely to be staying in Brancaster or Burnham Market?
See you there (if not before)

Hi all,
I know this is probably leaving it a little late, however, Terry and I are yet to sort out any accommodation for Burton Week this year.  Can someone give me an idea of where the best place to look for a place would be. Does anyone know of somewhere that would house 3 - 4 people? Or does anyone have space?
I'm struggling to find anything at the moment, but it's more I'm not sure where abouts I should be looking.
Thanks.

I read that there's going to be a big stand this year at the dinghy show to celebrate the 70years and wondered if anyone wanted to borrow a book that my dad found that contains lots of pictures of 12s.  The book is written by a Peter Copley, ay relevance to the class there? As it says they are his own photographs.
I'm not sure what dates the photographs are but the front cover picture is of kevin Bloor planing  N2184 "Imrahil".  Most of the boat numbers are in the 2000s
There also includes pictures of the 12s at Weymouth for a national chamipionship (but it wasn't 2004).

If anyone is interested then reply to this message here, or email me pip@prestleigh.com better yet I will have the book at Starcross this weekend so come and find me there.
Pip  (N3474 Master of Puppets)