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Title: Blast weekend
Post by: ross_burkin on January 28, 2008, 08:55:33 PM

I think it's time for one in the near future. Hoppy has expressed an interest, anyone else feel the need for a Cherub meet? I suppose that location in the middle of everyone is the main deciding factor, but I don't know where people live/sail and where is the best place. I would think Grafham or Draycote (as last years seem to be nothing but good fun!) myself. I have no problem with organising something, I just need to know when people will be available and where is good.

Title: Re: Blast weekend
Post by: Stuart Hopson on January 28, 2008, 09:00:36 PM

I prefer draycote over Grafham, its a more central location. Normally get better sailing too.

Title: Re: Blast weekend
Post by: neal_gibson on January 28, 2008, 09:12:22 PM

i would go with draycote as well as they already have some cherubs/12 ft skifs there usually very welcoming

Title: Re: Blast weekend
Post by: Phil Alderson on January 28, 2008, 09:44:10 PM

Quote from: ross_burkin on January 28, 2008, 08:55:33 PM

I suppose that location in the middle of everyone is the main deciding factor, but I don't know where people live/sail and where is the best place. 

If everyone puts their location in their profiles you can click on the member map link at the top and see where the clusters are

Title: Re: Blast weekend
Post by: tim_unerman on January 30, 2008, 07:36:10 PM

Draycote sounds like a good idea

Title: Re: Blast weekend
Post by: daniel_kemble on January 30, 2008, 10:54:15 PM

I am not fussed either way Draycote or Grafham would suit me  as the distance to get to either is not much different although i am boat less at the moment so if it before april i cant make it

Title: Re: Blast weekend
Post by: ross_burkin on January 31, 2008, 12:26:17 AM

There are two ways I see of organising it. Setting a date and hope for the best wind/weather wise or keep an eye on the weather and sort it out at say, a week in advance. Draycote looks like the location, so what about time? I was thinking of the last weekend of March (29-30), the same as last year plus it's my 18th on the 31st. But on the other hand it's the Weston Grand Slam just a few days before that.

What were the arrangements with regards to sailing at Draycote last year? To turn up, launch and sail costs £20 a day, but I'm sure you managed to come to an alternative agreement.


hmmmm
 
EDIT: The Weston sailing club website says the Grand Slam isn't until April 6th.  ???

Title: Re: Blast weekend
Post by: tim_unerman on January 31, 2008, 12:42:37 PM

Ross,
Are you sure that you checked the right year as the 2008 program on the weston site gives 21st-24th of march for the Grand Slam.

Title: Re: Blast weekend
Post by: simon_jones on January 31, 2008, 02:59:08 PM

Dean and I are up for a blast weekend, providing it dosn't clash with work ( new owners of Loco Perro)

Title: Re: Blast weekend
Post by: ross_burkin on January 31, 2008, 06:06:21 PM

Quote from: tim_unerman on January 31, 2008, 12:42:37 PM

Ross,
Are you sure that you checked the right year as the 2008 program on the weston site gives 21st-24th of march for the Grand Slam.

Good shout, I was looking at last years calander. I had to seek out the sneeky program PDF thingy for 2008.