12 Aug. Classic Motorboat Rally .Cardiff

[graham]

Found this while having a look at Barebones link to the extreme sailing event.

http://www.cardiff-festival.com/con...3,6459,6460&parent_directory_id=2865&id=12684

seems to involve classic motorboats at Mermaid Quay and classic cars ashore .It wouldnt really work the other way round

 

[Morpheous]

Thats very interesting, had never of the classic motor boat association. Wonder if mine counts!

 

[Frobscottle]

Great event to see every year, from the mini parade across the barrage to the classic boat racing!

 

[Mymobo]

I bet they close of the pontoons at MQ so you cant visit by boat?

 

[Allan]

In the evening they head back to CYC, so I think Mermaid quay will be open. There is normally space on the free pontoons at CYC if you want to be close to cheap beer. I understand CBYC also offer berths for a small charge and they only charge a little extra to visitors for beer ect.
Allan

 

[Sneds]

We might venture over if the weather improves. Saving a fortune on fuel this year!

 

[Mymobo]

But there should be berths at MQ all the time so you can visit the event without mooring some distance away......

I just think MQ pontoons have lost there magic a few years ago it was so much better, and they seemed to want boats to come and use them. But this seems not the case anymore.

 

[keyfonts]

In what way do you think the pontoons at MMQ have lost the appeal? spent some time there on the weeknd, weather not great but location still impressive i thought. I suppose lack of people and therefore atmosphere not as good, but that's down to the weather!! BTW i've been over to the classic motor boat rally and stayed on the pontoons. Quite good fun. Get to see the motorboats on the water first then there is a commentator giving the info as the parade around.

 

[watermint]

i got my 11ft crist-craft ,37nots is at home and i dont think i will be at the classic motorboats at cardiff , i be working on my yacht and mabey i ues my 11ft classic motorboat as a tender