For those that have not paid much attention to the fixture list please note the next important event:
On Saturday 24th there will be a whole day of coaching by a team led by Graham and Zoe. To help ensure that there are sufficient coaches to maximise the benefits of the day it would be helpful if Graham knew who was coming along. Please let him know asap if you plan to attend as it will help keep the student/teacher ratio about right.
In addition, we are hoping to have some boats there on the Saturday for a 'try-a-12' day that will be advertised at the Dinghy Show, so spread the word. Again it would help to know numbers, and so if you or somebody you know wants to come along please email freetrial@national12.org.
Finally: There is an open meeting on the Sunday to test what you have learnt!
See you all there,
Antony
Planning to be there for Saturday only :'( as Sunday have to be god parent at an old school friends christening. Final plans may still change!
Kean
Boing!!!!
Who else is going to the training? I'll try bring along No1 and No2 crew so will have one spare3 or will just swap about.
Now able to go on Sunday too ;D
Kean
I'm thinking of turning up with novice crew just for some time on the water and tacking practice.
Matt
Anthony,
We are considering it but my crew is a little fair weather!!
So it will be weather dependant for us. is it possible to let you know nearer the time? i.e. 5 days before?
How much will it cost?
Kean,
I'm looking for a crew for the saturday.
would be great if you could lend me a crew!!
Tom
N3258
Tom - you may need to bribe them with drinks & chocolate but otherwise should be OK! If anything changes I'll let you know asap.
Kean
Bribing should't be a problem.
will give you a call at some point just to confirm
Thanks
Tom
Dawn and I will be there, need to sort out which is the front end etc etc ;)
Any info, estimated start/finish time etc?
We should be there not sure about Sunday yet long way home, Looking forward to getting back in the boat. ;D
James and Emma
N3402
N3304 (Up For Sale )
For those who may not have registered with the smart groups email;
Dear National 12 sailor,
The first N12 coaching event of the season will take place at Burghfield SC (nr Reading, Berkshire) on Saturday 24th March. Coaches include Graham Camm and Caroline Martin. If you would like to get an expert to look at your rig, practice starting or generally learn how to get your 12 under control and sailing fast, this is the event to attend. Why not stay for beers Saturday night and the open meeting on the Sunday as well?
Please let Graham know if you are planning on coming (grazz @ ndirect . co . uk).
On Saturday there will also be the opportunity to try-a-12. Please invite anyone who fancies having a go - they can turn up at any time during the day.
Details:
Coaching: 10am Saturday 24th March (Please bring your own lunch)
Open meeting: 11am (briefing 10.30am, 3 races) Sunday 25th March
Directions are on the Burghfield web site at http://www.burghfieldsailing.org
There's no cost for the coaching - not sure about cost for the Open.
I'm planning to be there - looking forward to learning from the maestro on Saturday and then of course winning on Sunday!!! Look forward to seeing lots of you there.
Cheers
No u9's football match on the Sunday so Alex & I w'll be there.
Mike
N3274
Unfortunately we will not be able to make it after all :'(
Jon
3211
What a great turn-out - 18 boats from 13 different clubs today for the open meeting (won by Graham & Zoe), 17 yesterday for the training session. Cold, blowy and lots of capsizes, but fun.
Mike D
n3496
Absolutely great weekend, thanks to Graham, Zoe, Caroline & Nick & Burghfield SC for great welecome and a great sailing. ;D
Thanks to Graham and Zoe and everyone at Burghfield for the coaching on Saturday, for all the tips, help and advice, just what was needed
;D
Was a bit too windy and cold for #2 crew - but video and coaching very useful feedback. Need more of this stuff on warmer days!!
Briiliant start to the season - well done to Nick, Caroline, Graham and Zoe.