Burton Week 2010

[tonyelgar]

If one thing is obvious from this thread it is that there is alot of passion from various corners for the class. That said it isnt particularly good form to sink into a battle of wills over a public forum that anyone - particularly potential new class members - can see. The event this year was obviously a success for many reasons, but the point of additional entries from a different format is a good point and is always going to occur whenever you run an event. Could the class consider having a bi-annual event? SO if this year was a 4 day early in the year, next year could be a week in the summer, and so on. That along with the many other opens the class runs surely there is enough sailing for everyone without getting stressed over the matter?

[Tim Gatti]

Thanks to everyone for their valuable and varied contributions to this discussion. The great success of Thorpe Bay has certainly put the Class and the Burton in the spotlight.   The Burton event will be a key item on the agenda for the next N12 Committee Meeting, currently scheduled to take place on 18 July and in order develop proposals that bring maximum participation and enjoyment to as many 12 sailors as possible, we'll be taking into account all your views and opinions during our discussions.  A formal communication on future plans for the Burton will be released later in the summer. 
My thanks again to all those who contributed so much of their time, energy and commitment to make Thorpe Bay such a successful event .
Tim