Mercian Mountaineering Club

Venue – Edgbaston Watersports, Edgbaston Reservoir, Icknield Port Road, Birmingham, B16 0AA. http://www.edgbastonwatersports.co.uk/f ... ing-taster

Date - Tuesday 25th June 2013

Time – 7pm to 9.30pm

Cost - £15 each

What do you get - Costs include safety equipment, wetsuit (if cold) and qualified instructors. You will be sailing Pico dinghies. If you have not sailed before instructors will available in power boats to guide you. There are changing rooms at the centre, bring a towel, change of clothes and shoes you do not mind getting wet!

I need £15 to confirm your place by 18th June. Payment can be made direct to my bank (Please contact me for my bank details). Full refund if we do not get enough people.

Minimum number required 10 people, maximum number 16.

Going

Huw paid
Julie paid
Mike H paid
Pete N paid
Andy A paid
Tom paid
Mrs MacShilton paid
Mr MacShilton paid
Jodie paid
Simon H paid
Mike S paid
Louise W paid
Alan W (guest) paid
Matt paid
Kris paid
Beth paid

Thanks everyone for signing up and paying promptly.

Now fully booked

Mike Hogg
socialsec@mercianmc.org.uk

Anyone else want to "dip their toe in the water" and have a go at sailing? I need a minimum of 10 by Tuesday 18th for this event to go ahead.

Please invite your friends and family to have a go.

I'd be interested Mike.

Tom

Can you email me I need £15 by next Tuesday and I will send my bank details.

Thanks
Mike
socialsec@mercianmc.org.uk

I transferred the money last night

Thanks Tom money received. Mike

Hi Mike, can you put Kris down for this as well. Will transfer cash tonight. Thanks

Will do Matt.

There is one place left on the course although I may be able to squeeze in more than 16. I know they have 20 Pico dinghies the limitation may be staff levels.

They told me they will probably provide wetsuits so please bring swimmers to wear under the wet suits. Also bring a change of clothes and a poly bag to put wet gear in.

If you have not sailed before and wear specs bring a piece of string to tie your specs onto your head. A pair of gloves (not wool or fleece) may also be useful to protect your hands when pulling ropes particularly if it is windy.

Hi Mike, could I have the last place please unless someone's beaten me to it!?

Hi Beth

You are in. Now fully booked.

If anyone drops out please let me know ASAP because Geoff would like to go.

Thanks

So, who fell in?

Despite the very light winds several boats capsized mainly due to the Huw factor. I think most people had a good time and we will repeat this hopefully with a bit more wind.

What was the 'Huw Factor'? Deliberate sabotage or giving bad advice?