Farnborough in February

The airshow does pretty well!

Farnborough is easier or no worse for almost everyone apart from those in Essex.  Train, plane or car are all viable and they are used to hosting far bigger events than a dinghy show!  

Farnborough is a surprisingly good venue and much better and more flexible than Ally Pally. Don’t diss it until you have been. It won’t suit everyone in terms of travel, but then nowhere will that is affordable and convenient from a relatively low participation and interest sport.

Give it a try 👍

(I used to work on the nearby business park overlooking the airfield, and used to live nearby, so have a first hand viewpoint)

Edited by Chris_H - 18 Jan 22 at 5:22pm

Originally posted by tink Originally posted by A2Z Farnborough is easier or no worse for almost everyone apart from those in Essex.  Train, plane or car are all viable and they are used to hosting far bigger events than a dinghy show!   Essex ? If you live North of London it’s worse From Darlington (main East coast train line) it was an easy day trip. Farnborough adds 3 hours onto the round trip.

It’s not an easy decision and there are no easy answers. Do you make it easier for the minority or the majority or just make it easier for the admin and growth of the venue. Whatever, provide an answer yourself as it is clear we have outgrown Ally Pally .

Don’t provide an issue but provide a solution

For GRF’s benefit, Farnborough is on a fast rail line from Waterloo.

Perhaps there’s an argument for alternating between southern and midlands / northern venues but it would no doubt increase costs and put off some exhibitors.