National Rally at Whitefriars

[JB9]

I hope to make it with J9.

[Rupert]

Excellent news! Can't imagine a Nationals with no Jollyboats leading the way.

[alan williams]

Hi Rupert
I'm sorry that I will not be attending as my tow car has blown it's big ends, hope all goes well.
Cheers Al

[Rupert]

Not long to go, now!

Made a decision about the Saturday BBQ today. For those of you for whom it will be difficult to get meat in to cook, I'll get some sausages and burgers in, and some veggie versions. Anyone wanting anything more complex will still have to sort it themselves, mind!

Also, I just happen to have come into the posession of a couple of crates of little french beers, which I'm sure will wash things down well...

[Rupert]

Friday evening...

Who is likely to be coming to dinner at the pub on Friday night (26th)? It has occurred to me that I may need to tell them we are coming...

[Obscured by clouds]

I'll probably join everyone for supper.

camping: will there be onsite camping and from when?

[Mark]

met up with a very nice Ideal (lost class) owner at WO this afternoon (might see her at whitefriars for the rally
Mark

[Rupert]

That would be good to see, Mark - nice to get some more unusual boats.

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOD: my plan for a fish and chip supper might have hit the rocks. My alternative plan is to have lots of family sized Pizzas delivered, lots of different toppings, and have a bit of a Pizza fest. Does this appeal?

Please reply, as it is difficult to plan if no feed (pun intended, if not good) back on such things.

Mostly, I need to know if there are any sailors coming who hate pizza with a passion. If I hear nothing, I shall assume you are all like me, and can eat Pizza all night long...

[Rupert]

Programme of events
(This is what we are aiming for – we can but dream!)

Friday

Afternoon: Setting up tents, boat rigging, free sailing, registration.
Evening: Trip to the Old George, South Cerney, for dinner. This will need prebooking - please let me know if you are coming. Menus are here: http://www.oldgeorgeinn.co.uk/dining.html please tell me what you'd like to eat, so the pub can be prepared for us. Could do with this info by early next week, please. Just PM me what you'd like.


Saturday

Morning: Registration, boat rigging, free sailing.
12.00: Lunch
13.00: Pursuit Treasure Hunt with a Le Mans start
15.00: Sail Past for the cameras
18.00: 2011 Annual General Meeting
19.00: Barbeque


Sunday

9.30: Registration
10.30: Briefing
11.05: Start of 1st race
12.00: Lunch
12.50: Start of 2nd race
14.35: Start of 3rd race
15.30: Tea and cake
16.00: Start of 4th race
18.00: Concours d’elegance
19.00: Pizza Supper


Monday

10.15: Start of 5th race
11.15: Start of 6th race
12.00: Lunch
13.00: Grand 90 minute Pursuit, for a separate trophy.
15.00: Time to pack away!
16.00: Prize Giving and Farewell Tea.

[chris]

Arriving saturday morning.

Hope a few will bring cotton sails then we'll have another cotton sail challenge for the trophy.

[Mark]

Plan A is to arrive friday afternoon, pitch tent and do our own thing for the rest of the day, pizza on saturday would be great
Presume we are camping on th left of the lane down to the club
Mark

[Rupert]

Sounds like a good plan, Mark. Yes, the camping is in the field on the left of the road. If I'm not there, (off hunting supplies, maybe) I'm sure someone in the Andrews clan will make you welcome! Pizza is for Sunday night - Saturday will be an Outdoor Grill (as the use of the B word appears to cause rain...)

Chris, do you want to race for the Cotton Sail Challenge on Saturday or Sunday, or run it during the Monday PM Pursuit race?

[jpa_wfsc]

We could use the weather forecast to determine the cotton challenge day?

[Garry R]

Also hope to arrive Saturday morning. As I am still in a bit of a muddle with the move is it OK to sleep in the car? Is there breakfast available on Sunday and Monday? Am I Ok for a crew Rupert. A host of questions I know for which many apologies.

I am all in favour of the weather forecast idea for the CSChallenge. I am bringing Gannet this time.

[Rupert]

Hi Garry,

in reverse order, yes, I hope I have found you a whole family of crews, I'm planning on buying a shed load of cornflakes and milk for breakfast on the house, and you can sleep in your car, but it may be possible to track down a tent for you if you prefer. A certainty, in fact.