Dear all
We've been informed that entries to Hunstanton (part of Norfolk week) will be limited this year and you won't be able to enter on the day (pre-entry only). So whether you intend to do the full week or just plan to enter the Gill series event at Hunstanton please get your entry in a.s.a.p
The full week runs from the 1st - 7th August and the Gill series event is the 1st & 2nd. The event is great fun and from the word on the street we expect there to be lots of 12s going.
The entry form can be downloaded from http://www.norfolkweek.co.uk/11330.html
Happy sailing
Graham & Zoe (we put ours in the post tonight)
Have just sent my entry off first class but sorry to see on the listing of venues that for the third year running no Brancaster - does anyone know why? :(
Also, would be interested to know how many are thinking of staying on to sail on the Saturday at Snettisham? It's not part of the main NWNW series this time unlike previous years. :-/
Paul,
Others with better knowledge may correct me, or provide more detail, but I think that it is fair to say that the politics of the NWNSA have been pretty messy this winter. I was very sad not to post my entry form to Adrian Tebbutt, who Tom S tells me has resigned as Chair but is still involved. Personally i am inclined to 'blame' HSC and BSSC for the various issues that seem to have arisen in the 60th year, but since all these organisations are presumably run by volunteers I will not be voicing my views too loudly.
Jennie may well know more, the list of venues and times was not what I was expecting either with more Wells and no Brancaster.
We will not be staying to sail on Saturday, although i am very tempted to see if we can stick around for a cheesy party at Snett on the Friday night.
Antony
I am led to believe that a combination of the Harbour Master and other august bodies in Brancaster Staithe feel they cannot cope with such an influx of sailors . It is incredibly disappointing as it is such a lovely place to sail and I know Adrian had been so very delighted when we initially were being allowed to go back there. I understand he will be competing though, and that Joan will be dealing with the polo shirts so we will get chance to see them, and perhaps to acknowledge, individually and as a class, our thanks for all they have done over the years. Our form has gone off in the post today - we won't be sailing over the weekend at Snett - there's a vintage meeting at Wroxham that weekend so we are bringing Roly and Xanthus on holiday with us, alongside the buckets and spades!
J
PS Don't forget that the 12's will also be able to compete for the Jenny Lee trophy, which isn't yet fixed in terms of it's slot in the week - Overy Staithe is quite the best place in the world to sail and Peter and Melba always make everyone so welcome.
Antony,
Your comments have already reached the NWNSA committee. I am assured that Adrian resigned due to work pressure. I too am disappointed not to be sailing at Brancaster, still the most important thing for us, as well as for the organisers of the week, is to make sure that everyone knows about the pre-entry and gets themselves organised.
Perhaps we can do some early evening sailing at Brancaster with the Children instead.
Tom
Looking at doing the whole week, but one question...if you enter for the week does this include Saterday at Snettisham or is this a separate event?
Simon
Simon,
As I read it the week includes Saturyday not Sunday, but you can enter on the day for the day anywhere but Hunny.
David must have had a big post today, most of URYC have entered
So how many slots are left for other classes then, or have they all done the same? What do you think will happen when they get too many entries all at once, will it be a lottery, Salcombe Merlin style?
A family sail would be good on one of the non-committed evenings. We could retire to the Jolly Sailor for some ale afterwards.
Oh for that lovely Norfolk sun!
J
Gerry/Fuzzy Duck - I read the notice and entry form as saying that NWNW actually finished on the Friday (with the prize giving that night) with the weekend being a separate event - I know that was what was intended by Adrian.
Unidentified guest user - don't panic - it won't happen!
Tom - are we talking about a mass trespass at Brancaster? Are you doing the whole week?
Little Bo - I do hope the Jenny Lee is a "goer" this year; it really is a fab place for the "ditch crawlers". Regret won't be able to make Wroxham - why does it always have to be at the end of NWNW?
It might be nice to register on this forum when entries are full to avoid disappointment and allow people to join us at the (conflicting) Salcombe regatta which certainly IS a full week.
Derek
The Supernova class have a similar warning about needing to pre-enter on their forum!
RM
Quote from: 119Looking at doing the whole week, but one question...if you enter for the week does this include Saterday at Snettisham or is this a separate event?
Simon
As I read it there is prize giving for the week on Friday at Snetty . Then on Saturaday at 7:30am is the NWNSA Jubilee Trophy - which I don't think is part of the SBSC regatta weekend but we start with them ("single start for all classes").
My entry in already - not sure what craft this year though - but looking forward to seeing the 12s in action. One of our club is talking B14 - that should be interesting in Kings Lynn and getting up Blakeney creek.
A pity about Brancaster - but two days in Wells (as long as there is more water (and slightly less wind) this year!) is great - nothing better than phoning those at work at 10:00am with boat packed up and beer and bacon butty in hand sitting ouside Wells SC in the sun.
We've just spoken with David Baddley, who is taking the entries and he tells me that there are 41 boats entered so far, 21 of which are N12's. The rate entries are coming in has slowed down but it's still worth getting your entry in early if you are thinking of going.
RM
Hi - Seb and I are now booked in for NW Norfolk Week - if anybody fancies sharing accommodation or has room in a house they have already booked please let me know. Thanks Tim (N3227)
Accommodation update - that very gracious man - Paul Turner - has offered Seb and self accommodation for the week. Thank you Paul. Can't wait. Tim
does anyone want a crew for the whole week?
im sure you all know who i am by now,
cheers
sam
If you are still wondering about whether to go to NWNW or not, hopefully the article posted as "view from the back" of the fleet on last year's events list NWNW will entertain/amuse you and inspire the waverers to join us! :K)
Sent our entry off for the Hunstanton weekend three or four weeks ago but haven't had anything back yet, is that normal?
Andy,
Same here, but about 6 weeks ago.
I think you need to read the small print on their website. First come will be to people doing the whole week.....
Only in June/july will they let weekend entries in.
Looking more likely we 'weekenders' will be turned away!
Hows that going to work for the Gill series if we are not allowed to take part!
Simon
i spoke to someone at the dinghy show the other week, and they said there were still places for the weekend up for grabs
The best thing to do, if you are worried, is to ring David Baddeley (think I've spelt it right) who is doing the entries - he can confirm if he's got your form. They don't normally acknowledge receipt but will be sending out car parking permits this time round I understand (but David hadn't got these when I spoke to him).
RM
Odd I thought I'd entered for this year way back when this thread first started - however today I got all the bumpf through because I was there last year. I know others who were there last year who have got the same. I'm not sure my cheque was banked (I'll double check that).
Unless anyone knows different I'll drop David a line.
Cheers
Barry
ex N3364
i had the same thing, i guess its a mailing list thing
Just got my parking permit, was no 40, so they must be pretty full.
Andy
Phew - My parking permit (No.16) turned up this morning - we're in!
Barry
ex N3364
I will wait for tomorrows post, cus nothing arrived here yet and I also posted mine the day the first post went up.
Simon
yep mines back, no 25 i think, good times;D
:)Got ours too, number 7.
In case anyone is interested, bookings are now being taken for chalets via 'The Oasis' at Hunstanton. They come with a very handy parking space as well as tables, chairs and room to shove all your clutter including children and dogs! Block A is at the northern end of the dinghy park, block C is near the slipway but on the 'ground floor' with Block B again near the slipway but 'upstairs'.
Mrs RM (who is very pleased to be sharing Chalet C2 with ICM, Doc Fred and Co for another year) and hoping for N12 neighbours as in previous years!
PS for those with smaller people how about crabbing with the kids at Burnham Overy Staithe on the Wednesday evening?
If team RM is throwing down the gauntlet for a Wednesday night crabbing session then you can count on two small Wades and two small Rayners (our house companions for the week) to join you! In fact you can probably expect some big Wades and Rayners as well.
Jane
Been a long time since I did Norfolk Week!!
I'm number 5
It may be a long time Jane but I bet you have'nt fogotten it, but we won't mention that. Crabs on holls that week, going to Hullbridge.
Got ours too, number 8 and two chalets pretty close to Team Roly Mo in 'C' block.
Strongly suspect that we will have four crabbers in our party, although having taken James and Rory crab fishing in Walberswick (the home of British crab fishing) I have to say that their attention span is a little short!
When do we find out what is happening about the Jennie Lee?
My last NWNW must have been in a pretty similar year Jane, but i can remember them all fondly.... flooded tent, friendly folk at BSSC and all...
Antony
RM once had a Walberswick crabbingfest T shirt . . . We won't mention what it said on it for fear of offence!
I will try and find out what I can about the Jenny Lee. This reminds me I must pay our OSSC subs . . .
Mrs RM
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What is the plural noun for a collection of CRABS?
A dose? ;D
Don't be silly Paul, everyone knows it is a Cast - see http://www.hintsandthings.co.uk/kennel/collectives.htm (http://www.hintsandthings.co.uk/kennel/collectives.htm) or http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/Animals/Groups/ (http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/Animals/Groups/)
Kevin
See separate post re Jenny Lee - possibility of Thursday evening. Am looking at the picture we have from 2007 and dreaming of those wonderful warm Norfolk evenings!
Mrs RM
Telephoned David Baddeley to ask about our entry for the weekend at Hunstanton. Hunstanton SC is giving priority to those attending the whole of NWNW, we shall be told in July if our entry is accepted! That will make it difficult to book accommodation or camp site for the Saturday night (free camping at Snettisham might be possible?). We shall have to plan to attend at least 4 other Gill events in order to be sure of qualifying. It hardly makes this an "open" event if entry is restricted to those who can spare a whole week (one reason for shortening Burton Week).
how will this effect the gill series?
if some people are not able to enter the weekend?
Jerry
Be assured that he N12 Committee are well aware of the problems re Hunstanton / inclusion in the Gill Series. It was resolved at a meeting last weekend that if there is an incidence of people being unable to attend due to the entry requirements it will not form part of the 2009 Gill Series which is quite clearly an Open Event. At the moment this is a bit of wait and see which I appreciate is not an ideal situation. I note your comments regarding accommodation which I realise are important.
John
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1st April 09 Weekly entries are now at 55 and acknowledgements are in the post. It would now seem that daily entries for Hunstanton are unlikely to be accepted.
Latest info from the Norfolk Week website
"Weekly entries for H.S.C are now at 58, when 65 is reached, entries for the rest of the week including Snettisham regatta will be accepted at £60 and the 4 Hunstanton races will be scored as average points.
Fleet entries so far. Nat 12 26. Laser 6. Supernova 6. Allcomers15. Ent 5."
Good to see such a large 12 contingent, but sad to see the Ents in single figures - they used to be a huge fleet.
it is the same week as the ent nationals, so that would explain the lack of numbers from them.