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Bank Holiday Sailing

Friday, April 29, 2005 at 8:00 PM - Sunday, May 1, 2005 at 5:00 PM (PT)

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Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Standard Ended £140.00 £0.00
Loyalty Schemer (>2 big boat events in past 18 months) Ended £120.00 £0.00
Syn-Yee (balance) Ended £50.00 £0.00
Skipper Ended £60.00 £0.00
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The weather is nicer, the days are longer…definitely time to go sailing! The first ‘big boat’ sailing outing of the summer term will be over the first Bank Holiday week-end, 29th April to 1st May. This is a chance for anyone and everyone to get out on the water, enjoy the fresh air, and celebrate that spring is finally here! Alas for the second years, this does fall just before the 2nd year project due date. Just think of it as incentive to keep you motivated this week and next!!! For the regular sailors, this will be your first chance to enjoy Sunsail’s brand new fleet! As per usual, everyone is welcome. Students, alumni, friends, family, etc. Anyone wanting to take part in any of the MBA regattas this summer (Cranfield’s IBSR, Bocconi’s MBA Cup, or RSM’s new regatta) is strongly encouraged to attend. The cost for the weekend is £140, which includes the boat charter, food on board, fuel and marina fees. **Cost for loyalty schemers (more than two big boat trips in the past 18 months) is £120 Questions? Contact Susan 07740 430435 BASICS ABOUT THE TRIP The boats We’re sailing Jeanneau Sunfast 37s. These are 37 ft boats with three cabins (sleeping 2 each), one head (bathroom) and with another three berths in the main saloon. On deck , they’re raced with a crew of between six and eight, and have a furling Genoa, and spinnaker. How to get down there We will meet in Port Solent Marina Friday night (6 - 11pm) or Saturday morning. (before 08:30) By train: Train is probably the safest way, considering occasional beers both before and during the trip. Exact joining instructions are included on the Sunsail webpage (see link at the end of the mail). Let me just tell you this much: Trains are leaving from London Waterloo, app. every 30 mins The trip to Portsmouth takes about 1.45 mins You will need to take a bus or a cab from there to Port Solent On arriving at Port Solent Marina, follow the main road going straight across the first roundabout. At the next roundabout, bear right (the only way). At the third roundabout, take the second exit. Then drive over two 'sleeping policemen' and take the next right. The Port House building is directly ahead of you. Again, further detail is on the joining instruction. By car: Does anyone own a car? Let me know if you do and plan to take it down there! From the west, (Recommended via M3) motorway access is via the M27 at junction 12. From the east, (A3) take the Hilsea exit off the A27 and follow the signs to Port Solent. From Portsmouth, take the M275 and follow the signs. Please don't arrive any later than 8.30 am on Saturday morning!! Any "no-shows" (incl. serious latecomers) will be liable to pay the full amount!!! Stuff you need to bring - SLEEPING BAGS !!!!!!!!!!!!!! - It is much warmer to wear multiple thin layers than one thick layer. We do not recommend jeans as they become very cold when wet and take a long time to dry. Please note that all personal items are brought at your own risk. You may also want to bring your own waterproofs or hire some from Sunsail. Chest-high trousers and a jacket are available for hire from reception and can be booked in advance or on arrival. Due to reasons of hygiene, we do not hire out sailing boots." Stuff to do before the trip Send me your mobile number!!! Check out Sunsail's page for Port Solent http://www.sunsail.com/brochure/bareboat/bareboat_intro.php?rescode=psyc Make sure you can swim Money Stuff The £175 fee includes a £25 non- refundable deposit, to book your place. If you drop out after Wed 27th, we’ll keep the full £175, as it’s virtually impossible to get someone else at that late notice, Sailors who’ve been out in big boats with us more than twice become part of our loyalty scheme and get £20 off each subsequent trip. That way, we can keep prices down for those who’ll form the core of our racing teams in the summer. The skipper(s) of the boats get a further discount, in recognition of the work done over the weekend. This will be refunded at the event. The Fee Includes the boat, moorings, fuel, breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday The Fee Does not include transport to and from port Solent, drinks and dinner on Friday and Saturday Night. Damages: If the boats should get damaged, we’re liable for the first £1,000 of damages. This will be shared among those on this weekend, as well as those on subsequent trips with the club. However, the first £250 per boat will be paid by its own crew. So Don’t Damage Anything!! That should be all. Let me know if there are any questions!