Inlands 2012

[andy_peters]

Start time 11:30 on Saturday £30 entry fee.  3 races per day b2b.  Windward/Leeward, same as Nationals with thru an upwind gate.  Big side Saturday, smaller side Sunday. 

I have asked for courses that use as much of the reservoir as possible (as per 2 years ago and not the short course style of last year!).  Would be nice if we had last years temperatures but I think that may be a hope to far...

Will be posting NoR as soon as I can get hold of Phil at QMSC.  He sent one through to me but in draft form.

[BenR]

will there be any provision to observe the Armistice day silence on Sunday?

[Graham Bridle]

Thats an interesting question Ben, but probably one for the club rather than the class. My guess is that it would be difficult to do as it would delay any start till probably 11:30 which is usually later than desired on a Sunday.

Or we could just ask for a start not to be at 11 on the dot, so we could observe it on the water..... that would be interesting !

If its something you feel strongly about I will happily discuss it with the race officer on Saturday morning.

[andy_peters]

Agree with Graham, we can discuss at the briefing.  I'm sure QMSC will be happy to delay our start by 10 mins if we wanted to.

NOR and SI on the QMSC website

http://www.queenmary.org.uk/events.aspx

[andy_peters]

Bearing in mid it will be dark early therefore no late sailing what time do people want the curry?  Earlyish and time for pub beers later, say 7pm.  Or beers first and curry at say 9.30pm?

I'll book what the majority (or those who have an opinion) want.  Menu is

http://www.shahinrestaurant.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=38&Itemid=94

Choose and post your main and I'll get it pre-ordered so we don't wait ages.

[Graham Bridle]

We'll all be bored by 5 I guess, and hungry. I'd vote for the curry at a really early time like 7 (bear in mind we have three under 14's in the fleet now, mind I dont know if they will cuzza or not.) - that will still probably give enough time for a couple of snifters first, and plenty of time for a couple of nightcaps later.

[ade white]

hi all,
As it is Movember and very close to my 'heart', I am currently trying a MO. (Debs is not talking to me until Dec 1st which is when i shave it off!). Therefore, just as on the water, I will be pursuing everyone, but this time for sponsorship!!! Its a great cause and i hope you wont mind me pestering you (just once) at the weekend.
By the way I got the all clear a few weeks ago, so i now have my life back and am very happy and grateful about it too. I have only praise, relief, wonder and thanks for all who work to help and heal us...
PS. I would like to be known as 'Wing Commander Spiffy' for any port/starboard incidents that may occur!

[Graham Bridle]

Roger that WCS, look forward to being pestered.

[Hayley_Trim]

Great work Ade. Sorry, Wing Commander. Can those of us not at the inlands get a photo please?

[Graham Bridle]

Its only the 6th Hayley, I'd save the photo for the 30th. Maybe he can fashion a heart shaped mo-tash, maybe we could hold a competition for the best heart shaped hair do .... or err maybe not

[Hayley_Trim]

Brilliant idea el pres. reckon that would seriously increase the sponsorship. And i'm willing to bet Ade's mo is already better than most of the spindly efforts in my office.

[simon_jones]

As I'm now sailing again I'd vote for an early curry (I might be able to stay awake this time) can't wait.

[deefender1098]

hey guys, just looked at journey times  and decided that an early start on Saturday probably isn't all that possible,
any chance of being able to grab some floor space to sleep on for the Friday night as well??
as far as curry times go we will go whenever

[kokopelli]

spiffy is still very spindly. blink and you will miss it, it might even blow off!

[Torchy]

Bring it on! Woof woof!

Loco's T-foil might even be working