HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE BCYA WELSH RALLY 11th 12th 13th JULY 2014 AT MERMAID QUAY..

[tonybarebones]

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE BCYA WELSH RALLY

11th 12th 13th JULY 2014

AT MERMAID QUAY

CARDIFF BAY

Registration just couldn't be simpler :-kerrydouglas9@hotmail.com or 07745121498...

Simply call, text or e-mail Kerry Douglas with the following information. Please do it sooner rather than later to assist the organisation. The final date for entry is the 4th July

Boat Name
Owners Name
Anticipated crew numbers including yourself
Will you be taking advantage of the £22.00 discounted pontoon rate by Cardiff Bay Authority? This rate applies for the whole weekend regardless of boat size. (Payment on arrival)
Will you be arranging your own pontoon fee via the on-site machine?
ABOUT YOUR BERTH
The Mermaid Quay pontoons are located just a stone’s throw from the acclaimed International Food and Wine Festival, where all sorts of wonderful delights are available. Entry to this is of course free and you and your crew can come and go as you like. Also just stone’s throws from your boat are some wonderful restaurants and bars. If you have yet to take a tour of the amazing new Welsh Parliament Building well you guessed it...It too is only a stone’s throw from your berth and entry is free. All in all everything is in place to make this event one of the most memorable of 2014.

VERY MUCH ENCOURAGED

Music on boats and on the pontoons.

Meeting old sailing friends.

Clubs making this a destination for cruises in company.

Lots & Lots of fun for everyone.

Lots of Flags on your boats.

COMPETITION

On Saturday the judges will be walking the pontoons to decide on the best dressed boat overall and a prize will be awarded to the winner at the “Free” drinks reception at 1800 hrs, before crews head off to enjoy your evening.

Welsh Rally 2014.pdf

 

[tonybarebones]

I'll be there will you?

 

[bitbaltic]

Tony, it sounds as though it is an event for visiting yachts to tie up at Mermaid Quay, dress overall, and spend a few days hobnobbing at dockside. We'd be interested especially as we have new crew that weekend but we are berthed in Penarth Marina so no real need to spend the whole weekend rafted (?) at Mermaid Quay. Are there any actual on-water things planned for the weeekend, a cruise around the Holms or a run around the cans? Makes it a bit more enticing for local yachts from the bay.

Cheers

 

[Allan]

I believe this is a social event aimed at encouraging people from all over the channel to get together and meet friends, old and new. As it coincides with the food festival it adds to the event along with the chance to visit Wales' capital city.
It's a shame you didn't have your new crew for the CYC racing in the channel last week.
Allan

 

[tonybarebones]

I will put this to our committee and come back to you... cheers Tony

 

[tonybarebones]

I have forwarded you idea... the reply in a nutshell... This is a Rally for those Clubs Affiliated to us, to cruise and savour the local shore activities which are different to what they are accustomed to... It's not designed to cater for local sailor's other than socialising... I hope this helps, best regards Tony

 

[bitbaltic]

Thanks Tony didn't mean to put anyone to the trouble of organizing anything extra! Guess we'll head out that weekend and maybe consider the English coast rally as a destination later in the season.

Cheers

 

[bitbaltic]

I believe this is a social event aimed at encouraging people from all over the channel to get together and meet friends, old and new. As it coincides with the food festival it adds to the event along with the chance to visit Wales' capital city.
It's a shame you didn't have your new crew for the CYC racing in the channel last week.
Allan

Allan, we might be interested in a bit of friendly racing, but the link you put up the other day was restricted to CYC members. Can I PM you and maybe get on a mailing list or similar? We would be complete beginners though. For info, we are new members of PYC, which has a relatively small cruiser section, so just feeling our way into the cruiser scene and racing in the bay.

Cheers

 

[Allan]

If anything said it was restricted, I'm sorry, it would have been a mistake. As sailing secretary I insist all our races are open to everyone. As far as I know all the clubs affiliated to the BCYA have the same policy.
A date for your calendar is September 27th. That is our "Race for the fifty mile trophy". It is a flagrant rip-off of the PCC Holm's race with my stamp on it! I set the course, I add some extra rules and I won the last one!
If you have a look at the BCYA website, link below, you should find other events too.
Allan

 

[bitbaltic]

If anything said it was restricted, I'm sorry, it would have been a mistake. As sailing secretary I insist all our races are open to everyone. As far as I know all the clubs affiliated to the BCYA have the same policy.
A date for your calendar is September 27th. That is our "Race for the fifty mile trophy". It is a flagrant rip-off of the PCC Holm's race with my stamp on it! I set the course, I add some extra rules and I won the last one!
If you have a look at the BCYA website, link below, you should find other events too.
Allan

Allan, that sounds like something we would really enjoy and it is enough lead time to get a crew properly organized (for a family cruiser). I will check the schedule though as I am out of the UK 50% of the time. If it works we will definitely throw our hat in the ring and look forward to it.

Cheers

 

[Allan]

I checked the forum and can see the problem but I'm too drunk to explain it now! Please join the forum to sort it. Look forward to seeing you in September.
Allan

 

[tonybarebones]

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[tonybarebones]

Over 20 boats are now registered...

 

[tonybarebones]

Why not follow the BCYA on Tweet... @BCYAtweet

 

[tonybarebones]

A 54 foot yacht is coming to the Rally from Sharpness... so there.

 

[tonybarebones]

There are 30 boats registered and 80 people... so there

 

[tonybarebones]

I hope the weather stays fine for the rally... don't you?

 

[Allan]

Even if the weather is not perfect, from previous experience, it will still be a good weekend. See you all there.
Allan

 

[tonybarebones]

These craft are registered for the rally...

Boat Owner Club

1 Spirit of Eireann Kerry Douglas Cardiff Yacht Club

2 Starlight Express Mike Kendrick Cardiff Bay Yacht Club

3 Dolly Kedge Jeff Davies Barry Yacht Club

4 Cutty Sark Gordon Craig Thornbury YC

5 Kittywake 2 Douglas Meek Tewksbury Marina

6 Melody Ceri Ann Donovan Barry Yacht Club

7 Gretchen Jim Tonks Barry Yacht Club

8 Lady Samantha Wayne Edmond CYC

9 The Severn Swan Martin Quinn Sharpness

10 Kindred Spirit Raymond Brown Barry Yacht Club

11 Jay Dee Jim Atkins Barry Yacht Club

12 Shadow Steve Sutton Barry Yacht Club

13 Manana Jackie Carey Barry Yacht Club

14 Timbobbin Howard Lavis Barry Yacht Club

15 Yuka Len Cattle Barry Yacht Club

16 Sophie Mike Ley Porlock Weir YC

17 Pepper Bill Hog Porlock Weir YC

18 Tantora Jim Mcsheehy Porlock Weir YC

19 Teal Ronald Harding Porlock Weir YC

20 Magyar Steven Ayers Porlock Weir YC

21 Earendil Derek Slade Porlock Weir YC

22 Palomas Terry Griggs Porlock Weir YC

23 Dream Chaser Paul Oakley CBYC

24 On Ya Marx Mary Evans CBYC

25 Harta Richard Batten CBYC

26 Sea Thrift of Rame Patrick Jensen

27 Korinda Mick Bainton WBOA

28 Island Mist Bob Godbold WBYC

29 Solitaire Terry Pearce CYC

30 White Gull Tim Nutting LYC

31 Synergy Neil Cunningham Penarth YC

32 Polar Bear Trevor Laidlaw CBYC

33 Aquarius Jim Doggard Thornbury YC

34 Arcady Sarah Brankin Thornbury YC

35 Cutty Wren Mark Breakey WBYC

36 Glad Too John Webb Barry Yacht Club

37 Seawitch Barry Welch NUSC

38 Unicorn Keith Bradfield NUSC

39 Tess Phil the Fish NUSC

40 Greenfingers Elwyn Blease NUSC

41 Trific Adrian Brace CBYC

42 Sea Pearl Mark Naylor Thornbury YC

43 Magic Colin Brooks Barry Yacht Club

 

[Earendil-uk]

Is there any need for black tie ( with the rest of the clothes to suit ) ??