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Charity Event, \'Pirates of the Solent\'
Can anyone help with our Charity event this year?
(This is not a commercial post, purely Charity, AT Sailing are not earning out of this)
PIRATES OF THE SOLENT JUNE 2007
A new, exciting and unique charity event with the emphasis on fun and frolics, which is open to all, irrelevant of your level of sailing experience. You can take part on your own and make friends and new ship-mates, or take part as a ‘motley crew’ of scallywags by bringing your friends. The weekend is full of 'high-seas trading', 'cut-throat' play and 'cannon' battles.
The emphasis is will be on raising money and awareness for The Cardiomyopathy Association, an extremely worthy heart charity. Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle and is often inherited. It is the largest cause of sudden death in the under 35’s in the UK, but if diagnosed can be treated.
So, by the end of the weekend you could end up a crusty old pirate, you ‘might’ be lighter in pocket, but you’ll ‘definitely’ be happier in heart!
Friday 29th:
Friday plays host to a swashbuckling welcome at 'Landers', Haslar Marina, Gosport. Sailors and their land-lubber guests are all welcome. Along with a welcome drink and meal, there will be a light-hearted general knowledge quiz, making a great way to meet your new pirate ship-mates.
Saturday 30th:
Saturday … Avast me hearties … Hoist the sails high...
Teams set off at intervals from Haslar Marina for a water-borne chase around the Solent, navigating a set course, with the object of over-hauling the enemy forcing them to ‘strike their colours’ and relinquish their treasure. Not only will your crew be enjoying a fun, themed event on the water but they will be learning race tactical skills, as over-hauling the enemy will involve getting close enough to fire ‘cannonballs’ into your rival’s boat.
After re-grouping at lunch time, we will sail as a fleet up the Medina to muster at The Folly Inn where capers will continue throughout the evening where there will be food, entertainment and a few surprises thrown in. Be prepared: The Folly is not for the fainthearted as it can be very lively and vibrant in the best, homegrown sense, with a mix of ages, types and classes in a distinctive atmosphere.
If having a good time, letting your hair down and dancing on the tables is your thing, then 'Pirates of the Solent' at The Folly Inn is the place to be, if not, maybe its time to give it a go!
Sunday 1st July:
Sunday … Shiver me timbers… After recovering from ‘the night before’ … and enjoying a hearty breakfast … the fun continues with a ‘Le-Mans’ style mini-race back to Haslar Marina where there will be a final closing ceremony and prize-giving in Landers.
Each yacht can accommodate teams of six,
for further information email: tina@piratesofthesolent.org
Thanks for taking the time to read, please visit the website for full details.
www.piratesofthesolent.org
Thanks,
Tina.
Again this is not a commercial event, everything earned is going to The Cardiomyopathy Association.
Can anyone help with our Charity event this year?
(This is not a commercial post, purely Charity, AT Sailing are not earning out of this)
PIRATES OF THE SOLENT JUNE 2007
A new, exciting and unique charity event with the emphasis on fun and frolics, which is open to all, irrelevant of your level of sailing experience. You can take part on your own and make friends and new ship-mates, or take part as a ‘motley crew’ of scallywags by bringing your friends. The weekend is full of 'high-seas trading', 'cut-throat' play and 'cannon' battles.
The emphasis is will be on raising money and awareness for The Cardiomyopathy Association, an extremely worthy heart charity. Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle and is often inherited. It is the largest cause of sudden death in the under 35’s in the UK, but if diagnosed can be treated.
So, by the end of the weekend you could end up a crusty old pirate, you ‘might’ be lighter in pocket, but you’ll ‘definitely’ be happier in heart!
Friday 29th:
Friday plays host to a swashbuckling welcome at 'Landers', Haslar Marina, Gosport. Sailors and their land-lubber guests are all welcome. Along with a welcome drink and meal, there will be a light-hearted general knowledge quiz, making a great way to meet your new pirate ship-mates.
Saturday 30th:
Saturday … Avast me hearties … Hoist the sails high...
Teams set off at intervals from Haslar Marina for a water-borne chase around the Solent, navigating a set course, with the object of over-hauling the enemy forcing them to ‘strike their colours’ and relinquish their treasure. Not only will your crew be enjoying a fun, themed event on the water but they will be learning race tactical skills, as over-hauling the enemy will involve getting close enough to fire ‘cannonballs’ into your rival’s boat.
After re-grouping at lunch time, we will sail as a fleet up the Medina to muster at The Folly Inn where capers will continue throughout the evening where there will be food, entertainment and a few surprises thrown in. Be prepared: The Folly is not for the fainthearted as it can be very lively and vibrant in the best, homegrown sense, with a mix of ages, types and classes in a distinctive atmosphere.
If having a good time, letting your hair down and dancing on the tables is your thing, then 'Pirates of the Solent' at The Folly Inn is the place to be, if not, maybe its time to give it a go!
Sunday 1st July:
Sunday … Shiver me timbers… After recovering from ‘the night before’ … and enjoying a hearty breakfast … the fun continues with a ‘Le-Mans’ style mini-race back to Haslar Marina where there will be a final closing ceremony and prize-giving in Landers.
Each yacht can accommodate teams of six,
for further information email: tina@piratesofthesolent.org
Thanks for taking the time to read, please visit the website for full details.
www.piratesofthesolent.org
Thanks,
Tina.
Again this is not a commercial event, everything earned is going to The Cardiomyopathy Association.