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Topic: August Bank Holiday at Roadford |
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Roger |
Posted: 07-Aug-06 08:42 |
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Come and join the growing Buzz fleet at the 700 acre Lake on High Dartmoor (twixt Okehampton and Launceston just off A30)
3 Days 6 Races, Lakeside Camping.....only £20 plus £5/head/night camping (needs to be booked)
Racing around the cans, social BBQ and more........
Please let us know if you're coming even for one day!!
Roger & Penny 987FAST&LOOSE |
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joshpreater |
Posted: 07-Aug-06 10:20 |
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Do we just need to tell you if we are coming or do we sign in on day
John Paul - If you can get a double trailer we can take your boat if you want to go |
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ifoxwell |
Posted: 07-Aug-06 11:22 |
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Doesnt look as though Hannah and I will be able to make it I'm afraid Roger.
Hannah has to work on Saturday and so its all going to get rather to much of a rush.
Sorry
Ian and Hannah
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Penny Eyre |
Posted: 07-Aug-06 13:07 |
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Josh - you can just turn up - but note lakeside camping may be full! |
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Penny Eyre |
Posted: 07-Aug-06 13:08 |
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FeFe Fiasco....disappointing but understood - it's a long trek from Kent! Hopefully see you at Langstone and/or King George! |
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John Paul Indoe |
Posted: 07-Aug-06 13:29 |
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Thanks for the offer of the double trailer Josh but i dont think i can make it as I'm working over the bank holiday, trying to make some money over the summer.
John-Paul |
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Stuart Buzz 1027 |
Posted: 08-Aug-06 00:07 |
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Zoe and I will be coming along, it's about time we visited Roadford.
We will confirm which nights we will require a space for camping.
Stuart and Zoe.
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Roger |
Posted: 08-Aug-06 10:08 |
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"On the Buzzer" - this is great news - best we reserve you a provisional plot - we can do this on Friday - what nights would you like. R |
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Chris H Buzz1040 |
Posted: 10-Aug-06 21:22 |
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Roger, as per the e-mail we will be there.
Chris H |
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Stuart Buzz 1027 |
Posted: 11-Aug-06 18:27 |
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Hi Chris
We look forward to seeing you down there, hopefully we will arrive on the right day!! and there will be slightly less wind than the last day at france for you!!
Are you camping?!?!
Zoe and Stuart |
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tom mac |
Posted: 15-Aug-06 13:52 |
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Roger as discussed in the email- we will be attending on the sunday i think- what time are the races starting? will there be any chance of getting some advice from the more experienced buzz sailors?
Cheers
Tom |
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Stuart Buzz 722 |
Posted: 15-Aug-06 14:02 |
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Tom,
I shall be around all weekend so you're welcome to have a look round my Buzz for any ideas and ask any questions.
Stuart.
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Penny Eyre |
Posted: 15-Aug-06 21:58 |
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Tom
I think the racing starts around 11am on Sunday - I'll get the programme for the whole wekend and post it later this week.
There will be plenty of advice and help on hand all weekend - at least 4 Buzzes fresh from the European Championships at La Rochelle will be there!
As far as camping goes - I've reserved 5 plots for the Buzz fleet so there should be plenty of space. Otherwise you can call Roadford on 01409 211507 to book your own.
Penny
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Penny Eyre |
Posted: 16-Aug-06 13:34 |
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Here goes with the final arrangements!
Race Entry (including cream tea!) is £10 per boat
Launch fee is £15 per boat for the weekend
Camping is £5 per person per night
Programme for the weekend is as follows:
Saturday 26 August
11am to midday - Registration.
1.30pm - 2 Races back-to-back
BBQ and Quiz in the evening - bring your own booze and food to throw on the BBQ (outside but covered) which will be fired up and ready to go!
Sunday 27 August
11am - Fun race
1.30pm - 2 races back-to-back
BBQ and Party in the evening - bring your own booze and food to throw on the BBQ (same one!) which will be fired up and ready to go (again)!
Monday 28 August
10.30am - 2 races back-to-back
2.30pm - results, prizes and Cream Tea
Hot & Cold snacks, drinks and ice creams can be purchased at the waterside during the day. Local village convenience shop is about 10 mins away and Tescos is about 20 mins away if you feel the need to shop!
Looking forward to seeing you all!
Penny
Buzz 987
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Chris H Buzz1040 |
Posted: 20-Aug-06 22:56 |
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Stuart,
We are in a B&B not far away. We plan to arrive sometime late Thursday now, just to confuse you !
Chris H |
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Penny Eyre |
Posted: 22-Aug-06 19:09 |
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Drexions for those coming to Roadford...
Roadford Lake is signposted (Brown) off A30 circ 10 miles west of Okehampton - small slip - don't miss it. If you get to Launceston you've gone too far!
Follow signs - right back over the A30 - you will see the Dam dead ahead and Tea Centre (off to RHS). Drive across dam and round to Sailing Centre about a mile further on (a right turn).
Tent plots are booked in front field overlooking the lake adjacent to catamaran park. If you check into the office say you're with the Buzz Fleet as part of the Goodacre Cup w/e and that Roger & Penny will sort everything out with Ross or John. We will be there from about 7pm Friday. Come on down - we'll have a great time! |
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Jane_Mark Buzz 847 |
Posted: 29-Aug-06 16:25 |
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Just a quick note to thank Penny and Roger for inviting all the Buzzes down for the bank holiday week-end to Roadford reservoir. The club was very welcoming with 2 races each day and for entertainment hosted 2 B-B-Q's in their fabulous new shelter, a quiz, a cream team (Mmmmm, what else in Devon - worth the travelling just for this) + optional ISIS (approx 22 ft yacht type boats) match racing and on-site camping. Fantastic.
9 buzzes joined in the racing at various stages of the week-end in very challenging conditions; Staurt and Zoe took the honours with firsts in all their races to count - look out for the report on the Buzz website in the next few days.
Thanks again - hopefully same time, same place next year???
Jane and Mark |
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joshpreater |
Posted: 29-Aug-06 18:47 |
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Yeah, definately, brilliant place and brilliant racing
Great Organisation and the Isis match racing was great fun
Definately again next year |
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Penny Eyre |
Posted: 30-Aug-06 13:27 |
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Great to see everybody at Roadford last weekend, and thank you again to all those who turned up for helping make it so successful.
Loads of photos were taken of all the blasting (and the capsizing!) so we will distribute as soon as possible.
See you all at Langstone!
Roger & Penny
Buzz 987 |
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Stuart Buzz 722 |
Posted: 31-Aug-06 14:54 |
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What a Fab weekend!!! Both on and off the water. Many Thanks to Penny and Roger for inviting us along.
It was also great to see the Roadford Buzz owners that we hadn't seen since last years Nationals. We will definately return next year!!
See you at Langstone . . .
Stuart and Zoe.
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Stuart Buzz 722 |
Posted: 05-Sep-06 12:09 |
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A report for The Goodacre Cup found on South West Lakes Trust website;
http://server1.adeptdns.com/~lisa0608/index.php?id=428&tx_mininews_pi
1[showUid]=73&cHash=bb43af018b
Stuart
Buzz 797
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Penny Eyre |
Posted: 06-Sep-06 21:25 |
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Excellent - great pic of the Buzzes!!
Well done to Stuart & Zoe - you should re-name your boat 'The Untouchables'!!
Will get the 'virgin' shield engraved in good time for Langstone..
Penny
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