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apologies for informal information, but needs must, and at least I've got it posted......
 
First race 11.00, with second back-to-back before lunch break and third after lunch.  prize giving by 16.00
 
sadly, no catering this year so please bring own packed lunches.
 
although keep a look-out, as this may change at very short notice.
 
please email Christine or Paul of your intention to attend.
 
anyone short of a crew txt 07914786391 (Christine),  I have been asked to crew but not confirmed yet so may be available, but other crews may also be found
 
kind regards and love
Christine

in case you haven't heard, I am without a helm for the start of this season.  If anyone needs a crew for events not far from East Midlands area until end of June, please feel free to ask.  Further afield, you can still ask......
 
contact details as per hand book
 
regards Christine

Hi all, 
sorry for not posting sooner, "trouble at mill" (pls put on a northern accent for authenticity)
Open meeting on Sunday, first race at. 11.00, two back-to-back before lunch, third after lunch.  Aim for prize giving at 16.00
 
Pls do let me know if you are going to be there.
 
This is a Vintage and 4plank event and also a MAAT event, so many points to be gathered for two series.
 
Don't forget we have a much improved access road now, we also have central heating but we shouldn't need that.  Lunch will be available so some idea of numbers would help with catering.
 
really look forward to seeing many friends there.
regards,
Christine

Just a reminder for this Saturday.
Training starts at 11.00 and will be finished by 16.00
please bring your own lunch as the club facilities are busy that day, although small snacks and drinks are available all day
Training is being led by John Sears.
please can you let me know if you are attending or need a crew or directions
the club access road has been upgraded, but not in total, the bit round the farmhouse is still lumpy.I look forward to seeing you all there....   And for the open meeting the next day.
 
regards,
C

NoR will be posted on website soon, but this is a gentle reminder of the event.
Anticipated entrants would be great so I can have some idea of numbers,
 
 hope to see many of you there, sorry I have not been out anywhere yet but please don't take it as lack of interest, just too much else on.
kind regards
Cx

Does anyone have a significant birthday or anniversary this year that needs us to mark it in the traditional N12 style?

Last year we wet David's head because he got his bus pass  and such a great evening that was.  This year,  we could try for Paul's bus pass but that's 6 months old by now...... so he may think it is a bit passe...  

  and I really think I have done enough to mark being 50.........  but I enjoyed the whole thing so much I'm on a roll.....


WOL COTTAGE in Burnham Markup (Trent Valley Staging Out-post, campers, hi-de-hi, et al,   and etc) looks a busy location this year, but due to some consideration of the owner's feelings and property it is a tad tricky to host a large gathering there - so how do we all feel about a beach-side event if we can find a way around local bye-laws - Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday evening look like good options - but I am happy to organise with the majority decision for the day/location/style of event.

So names on a postcard please - or by notice here - of your support/ideas/suggestions etc etc


This is really a bit of a first thought flier so anyone with contributions/ideas etc will be greatfully welcome to join the discussion

christinepreston@talktalk.net

bw and kr Cx

Hello all,  is anyone travelling back up the M1 on Tuesday.  I am looking for a lift up to Junction 24 please - happy to share petrol costs.
07914786391
many thanks
Christine

[Trent Valley Training and Open Meeting weekend 12th/13thMay]

Last minute call up for interested sailors :

schedule last time I looked:
Trent Valley Training and Open Meeting weekend 12^th/13^th
May

 

Saturday

 11:00 - start â€" Dave Peacock has kindly agreed to
run the training with Steph Marshall on the rescue boat

13:00 - lunch available  (sandwiches - nothing heavy we don't want to be slow in the afternoon)


14:00 â€" Kevan Bloor on sails setting up and tuning,
plus more DP

16:00 â€" tea available

18:30 - finish

19:30 â€" It’s Party Time! Christine’s
big 50 with an Indian buffet and a very special quiz. All N12 sailors welcome
(even if you are not sailing!)

 

Already booked in (but more very welcome!)

 

N3434 Tyrone Wood

N3412 Chris Troth â€" borrowing N3157 from PT

N2709 Jonathon Twite

N3316 â€" Ian & Jenny

N2765 â€" Tom White â€" possibly depending on tow
bar?

Gerald & Nick Copsey â€" but how many boats?

N3107 â€" Ian Norman

N2487 - PT & CP

John Nixon
"Murrey"

Fraser with his newly restored "lady"




Sunday

 

Three races, results count to the MAAT. Entry £12,  lunch
available £3.50


First race 10:30, two back to back before lunch, depending upon conditions and RO discretion


Ken Goddard officering the event - so there may be some "chicanes"

trophies too numerous to mention - but they have been auspiciously awarded at previous TVSC events





 and for anyone staying over from Saturday after the party for the
meeting on Sunday, camping available, possibly some bunks in the
clubhouse, and also bacon/sausage rolls for Sunday breakfast




For more info just ring/text/email Christine Preston or to confirm if you haven't already (it really helps with catering thank you)

07914786391 or 0115 9831561  - pls leave msg if no answer

christinepreston@talktalk.net

Since our first posting about coaching events and open meeting at Trent Valley for weekend of 12th and 13th May we have heard from many of you wishing to attend this weekend:

BUT:


we now have a more confirmed DO:

We are still hosting a coaching event on 12th May
We are still holding an open meeting on 13th May



BUT WE ARE ALSO HOLDING A BIT OF A DO:

there will be an Indian buffet and event in the evening of 12th May - Paul has a quiz with a bit of a theme around 50   [not sure why?]

we/I am hosting it so consider this an open invite to anyone who wishes to attend or is in the area:

please confirm your attendance by:
10th May to christinepreston@talktalk.net

regards
Christine

Just to bring these to everyone's consciousness - especially as tempus fugit and I hadn't noticed...
    ESPECIALLY LET ME KNOW INTEREST FOR MAY EVENTS SOONEST - I have much to organise that month and really need to know who is coming so I can include you in the social invites attaching to the events.    

kind regards,
Christine

[Trent Valley are hosting a MAAT, Vintage and 4-plank open meeting on 11th September.]

Now that we are all returned from Brightlingsea, perhaps it is time to consider some of the rest of the season's events.

Trent Valley are hosting a MAAT, Vintage and 4-plank open meeting on 11th September.

Paul has emailed out details to nearly the whole world  (ok, I may exagerate a tad here) in his recent circular for the MAAT circuit, but just in case anyone isn't on that list (and it is a long one !!!) -

I am posting here:

Event summary:

3 races, all to count, 1st race at 11am, with 2nd back-to-back before lunch.  3rd race after lunch, with anticipated prize-giving at 16.30.  Depending upon turnout, we will have a seperate start for faster boats, followed by Vintage boats 5 mins later, for each race.

There are still some of the Turner Vintage collection available for borrowing - usual fees apply - if anyone wishes to give vintage sailing on a river a go 

Lunch will be available.

Storms and Force 6 winds cannot be guaranteed, so if anyone is looking for a replay of Brightlingsea............   just think of the amount of tacking it would involve ?!?!?!?! if that is what we get.

please let me know via here, or email christinepreston@talktalk.net or 07914786391  if you are planning to be there, if you would like lunch (usual dietary requirements please) or any other enquiries.

look forward to seeing you all,
regards
Cx

We are looking for someone to look after Catherine Sears (10) just while Mark & John race in Norfolk week. Would suit student or anyone who likes getting up early in the morning and visiting the Norfolk coast. Accommodation and remuneration are both available plus transport to & from the locations. Dates 30th July - 6th August. Earliest start time is about 6.00am at Brancaster and would notrmally expect to be back in 2 - 3hrs.
Any volunteers or suggestions welcome. Please contact John on 0798 697 4327 or johnl.sears@btopenworld.com or Christine Preston on 07914 786 391 or reply here.

If anyone has any anecdotes and/or photos of N12 sailing at Trent Valley, I would be really grateful to receive them by email. I am keenly aware the Trent Valley website needs an update as far as N12s are concerned, and, as I was not involved in sailing (at all!!!!) before October 1987, I am missing direct access to the "70's" - if all the stories I have heard are true, I will be inundated with journalistic copy ! or may be not ! if innocent parties wish to remain anonymous!!!!.  All contributions gratefully accepted and will be credited appropriately.
with very kind regards and in grateful anticipation
CPx 

Hello all,

To help with planning the event - especially the Saturday evening dinner, we would be pleased to have indications of numbers, bookings etc sooner rather than later.

We have prayed to the gods of N12 Open meetings for perfect conditions but are still waiting for their email response.

To help with the evening event, we can be flexible about the fancy dress, we know some are a bit theatrically challenged and would prefer to come incognito - not in fancy dress   

Really looking forward to greeting, meeting everyone for the weekend.  Please do let Christine (Preston - yes she changed her name to confuse the life out of everyone) know by phone 07914786391 or mail christinepreston@talktalk.net

Please watch this space for updates of details.  Booking can be informal to the above contact details until the entry form is posted on the website.

many thanks
CRU 12