Marcio Moreira
07-20-2006, 05:53 AM
These notes were posted on Oughtred forum. I’m posting here for the Wb Forum UK members:
Original Mensage:
We're all talking about our boats through this group, and others, and
another member and I talking on the phone thought it might be a good
idea to have a very informal Home Built boat "meet" so that we can
see the results of our labours.
I have spoken to Cotswold country park just north of Swindon who have
a 44 acre lake where they can accomodate us on the weekend of 16/17
September. They charge £15 per day ticket per craft, and £5 per
person per night camping. Being up in Scotland, I have no idea about
the facilities - if anyone has experience of this site, please let us
know if it is suitable.
Also, Robbins Timber have agreed to sponsor the event if there is
enough support, and Watercraft Magazine will offer a free 3 month
subscription for people who bring a boat (the numbers of subs
available may be limited if there is a big response) .
All types of craft are welcome, but fixed keel boats will have
problems launching. Skippers of boats with engines over 5HP will be
required to show an RYA level 2 certificate.
If the interest is there for the sailors, we could get a course laid
and have a race each day.
Please let us know if you are interested in this event, either by
posting here, or by emailing me at hbbrATjordanboats.co.uk.
Please note that I will be there to have a good time, and not to try
selling boat kits (though you are welcome to ask about them). The
general idea is not to have a boat show with trade stands, though as
Robbins are sponsoring, they will have a presence there.
This message is posted on the Selway Fisher Group as well - please
cross post to any other group which supports home boat building.
Regards
Alec Jordan
Jordan Boats Fife
UK Home Built Boat Regatta
Just to let you all know that this event is definitely going to
happen. We have six boats, including Graham Neil's Whilly Tern,
booked in so far.
We're setting up a separate website at www.uk-hbbr.co.uk which will be
active in a few days time.
In the meantime details are available at
www.jordanboats.co.uk/JB/UKHBBR.htm.
Regards
Alec Jordan
Jordan Boats Fife
Original Mensage:
We're all talking about our boats through this group, and others, and
another member and I talking on the phone thought it might be a good
idea to have a very informal Home Built boat "meet" so that we can
see the results of our labours.
I have spoken to Cotswold country park just north of Swindon who have
a 44 acre lake where they can accomodate us on the weekend of 16/17
September. They charge £15 per day ticket per craft, and £5 per
person per night camping. Being up in Scotland, I have no idea about
the facilities - if anyone has experience of this site, please let us
know if it is suitable.
Also, Robbins Timber have agreed to sponsor the event if there is
enough support, and Watercraft Magazine will offer a free 3 month
subscription for people who bring a boat (the numbers of subs
available may be limited if there is a big response) .
All types of craft are welcome, but fixed keel boats will have
problems launching. Skippers of boats with engines over 5HP will be
required to show an RYA level 2 certificate.
If the interest is there for the sailors, we could get a course laid
and have a race each day.
Please let us know if you are interested in this event, either by
posting here, or by emailing me at hbbrATjordanboats.co.uk.
Please note that I will be there to have a good time, and not to try
selling boat kits (though you are welcome to ask about them). The
general idea is not to have a boat show with trade stands, though as
Robbins are sponsoring, they will have a presence there.
This message is posted on the Selway Fisher Group as well - please
cross post to any other group which supports home boat building.
Regards
Alec Jordan
Jordan Boats Fife
UK Home Built Boat Regatta
Just to let you all know that this event is definitely going to
happen. We have six boats, including Graham Neil's Whilly Tern,
booked in so far.
We're setting up a separate website at www.uk-hbbr.co.uk which will be
active in a few days time.
In the meantime details are available at
www.jordanboats.co.uk/JB/UKHBBR.htm.
Regards
Alec Jordan
Jordan Boats Fife