South West Fletcher Boat Rally 2011 - Schedule of Events
(Note: All events are subject to suitable weather and thus may be subject to last minute changes) |
Good Friday (22nd April)
We moved the event to Saturday due to the number of Fletcher owners looking to travel down from all over the UK. If you are here on the Friday and want to do somthing on the water, please email us and we'll see if we can coordinate the early birds and get together - any excuse to get out there ;-) A few of us are looking to meet up in a Torquay pub in the evening (around (19:00) - venue to be decided. Anyone who's here already and those staying the weekend most welcome to join us - call 07711 291953 or 07890 973670 for details. |
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Easter Saturday (23rd April)
08:00 - 08:30 |
Suggested launch time at chosen slipway.
Babbacombe Bay is around 15 minutes from either slipway.
Slipways will be busy this weekend so earlier start recommended to avoid delays.
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08:30 - 09:00 |
Meet & greet on the water in Babbacombe Bay.
There are limited mooring buoys in the Bay and rafting is possible, but we suggest you are prepared to anchor if needed.
We are looking to run a dingy shuttle service the short distance to shore and are hoping to enlist the help of some sea scouts or similar.
Passengers can be dropped at the breakwater and use the steps prior to mooring. |
09:00 – 09:30 |
Suggested disembark time for shore based workshops.
This process may take a while depending on numbers attending (see above).
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09:30 – 10:30 |
Maintenance Workshop by Birchell Marine (Boat, Engine & Trailer). |
10:30 – 11:00 |
Coffee break.
There is a cafe adjacent to the presentation area and Wayne offers a range of snacks and refreshments. This will be open all day.
Public toilets available in the adjoining car park. |
11:00 – 12:00 |
Safety Workshop by RNLI (Boat & Sea safety, lifejackets etc). |
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12:00 – 14:00 |
Lunch Break. |
12:00 – 16:00 |
Fletcher Showcase. Meet Fletcher.
View two of their new boats on the water. |
13:00 - 13:30 |
Suggested embark time. |
13:30 – 14:00 |
Best Boat judging and prize giving. |
14:00 – 15:30 |
Wake & Ski demonstrations by Fletcher. |
15:30 – 17:30 |
Free format - exploration, compare notes & boats etc. |
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17:30 – 19:00 |
Optional DIY/Bring Your Own BBQ on Oddicombe Beach. |
19:00 – 19:30 |
Suggested departure time to return to slipways.
This is to avoid navigating unlit coastal waters in the dark! |
19:30 – 20:00 |
Suggested boat recovery time to avoid darkness. |
20:22 approx |
Sunset!!! |
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Sunday 24th April
Possible run by sea to Brixham or Dartmouth along the coast? Please contact us if interested. Any ideas welcome - it's YOUR rally!
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