CPD
Well-Known Member
This event will be known as the ECF/PBO Lively Discussion. The ECFP'BOLD (as in ECF "Peebold") for short.
Bradwell marina will be the base.
For those not based there, a sail down the wallet may be required (ahem).
It will be a two part event.
PART ONE
.... will be a journey starting westbound from the west end of Bradwell Baffle, rounding Thirslet (2nm eastish of Osea), then rounding Bench Head (entrance to Brightlingsea /west of Colne bar), thence to Bradwell Baffle west, a total distance of some 14nm or thereabouts.
The date has yet to be set, however it is proposed that several weeks before the event takes place, that a post be placed on the PBO forum requesting the YBW wider assembly to, and in a manner strictly according to the ECF ethos, rate each vessel taking part.
Vessels will be started from Bradwell baffle at such times to enable the ratings to have the desired effect, giving all vessels the opportunity to "win". However .............
PART TWO
There will be no single winner as such. In fact it is hereby propoosed that whoever crosses the line first buys the first round in the Green Man and that any further gloating be followed swiftly by a further liquid donation. At the end of said event, each vessel skipper will have to present to the group reasons why said vessel didn't actually cross the line first, and also reveal to the group reasons why other vessels may have achieved a better result than reasonably expected. The scope for lively discussion is evident.
The proposal is clearly in its early stages. Further thoughts :
- All vessels welcome. Event to be engineless (tho Mobo's not excluded - dont ask yet how that might work though), oars allowed.
- Non journey/racing vessels will be required at the start line/thirslet and bench head to ensure no attempt to (ahem) shorten the journey takes place. Volunteers for such positions welcome.
- Start say 11am after breakfast, finish by 4pm (wind dependent), BBQ at Marina Bar say 5pm (I'm sure Mick would be happy to oblige), Green Man for "Lively Discussion" say 8pm ???
- Depending on numbers, start/finish arrangements may have to change ??
This is all Roger's fault by the way, and as such, and as I am proposing said event, it is hereby proposed that Roger and I organise it.
Your thoughts .............
Bradwell marina will be the base.
For those not based there, a sail down the wallet may be required (ahem).
It will be a two part event.
PART ONE
.... will be a journey starting westbound from the west end of Bradwell Baffle, rounding Thirslet (2nm eastish of Osea), then rounding Bench Head (entrance to Brightlingsea /west of Colne bar), thence to Bradwell Baffle west, a total distance of some 14nm or thereabouts.
The date has yet to be set, however it is proposed that several weeks before the event takes place, that a post be placed on the PBO forum requesting the YBW wider assembly to, and in a manner strictly according to the ECF ethos, rate each vessel taking part.
Vessels will be started from Bradwell baffle at such times to enable the ratings to have the desired effect, giving all vessels the opportunity to "win". However .............
PART TWO
There will be no single winner as such. In fact it is hereby propoosed that whoever crosses the line first buys the first round in the Green Man and that any further gloating be followed swiftly by a further liquid donation. At the end of said event, each vessel skipper will have to present to the group reasons why said vessel didn't actually cross the line first, and also reveal to the group reasons why other vessels may have achieved a better result than reasonably expected. The scope for lively discussion is evident.
The proposal is clearly in its early stages. Further thoughts :
- All vessels welcome. Event to be engineless (tho Mobo's not excluded - dont ask yet how that might work though), oars allowed.
- Non journey/racing vessels will be required at the start line/thirslet and bench head to ensure no attempt to (ahem) shorten the journey takes place. Volunteers for such positions welcome.
- Start say 11am after breakfast, finish by 4pm (wind dependent), BBQ at Marina Bar say 5pm (I'm sure Mick would be happy to oblige), Green Man for "Lively Discussion" say 8pm ???
- Depending on numbers, start/finish arrangements may have to change ??
This is all Roger's fault by the way, and as such, and as I am proposing said event, it is hereby proposed that Roger and I organise it.
Your thoughts .............
can get into Bradwell for the evening and out in the morning. 4th September?) Need to speak to CPD. 