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zippyRN 
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 Topic: National water sports festival.Posted: 13 Feb 18 at 1:03am |
only really Topper and Laser historically have been able to offer new / ex demo stock on a consistent basis ... add RS now ...
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iGRF
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Posted: 12 Feb 18 at 1:42pm |
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We rented Silverstone and set up a bike trade show a couple of years back because we couldn't get into the closed shop trade show that existed at the time. It's not a bad venue but no good for boats other than a static show like the dinghy exhibition and from memory you haven't got enough room with ceiling height which is a problem for Dinghy Shows.
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423zero
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Posted: 12 Feb 18 at 1:33pm |
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I vaguely remember in the mid 90's Vauxhall rented Silverstone for a week and invited anyone who had ever owned a vauxhall to see their new Vectra, their were Go-Karts, Caterhan 7's etc, don't know if it was a success ?
National water sports festival appears to be similar, dinghies etc, in an environment where you can use them rather than just admire them. iGRF, Not many builders could afford to carry enough stock to offer off the shelf sales, possibly only builders of Laser ?
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turnturtle
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Posted: 12 Feb 18 at 1:25pm |
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The NWF also has some cracking bargains... I've bought several sails there over the years and a couple of booms.
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iGRF
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Posted: 12 Feb 18 at 12:54pm |
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That's the thing, the people that go to that show, see something and want to buy it, like now, there and then, not like that nice fast Streaker from Boatyards at Beer, order now maybe get it in November and you wonder why the sport is f**ked.
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jeffers
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Posted: 12 Feb 18 at 12:40pm |
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Some classes are already working on it.
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turnturtle
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Posted: 12 Feb 18 at 12:12pm |
on a positive note, glass half full chap me, at least people won't be exposed to the fragmented nature of dinghy sailing with multiple manufacturers and various class associations. If RS are the only ones, then at least dinghy sailing will be represented by a brand that is forward thinking and inclusive, with products and finance actually available to make the most of the remaining summer.
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423zero
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Posted: 12 Feb 18 at 10:48am |
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You have to wonder, something like this and only a few comments on here?
What better shop window could their be ? |
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turnturtle
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Posted: 12 Feb 18 at 10:33am |
Class Associations are probably too busy worrying about a return on investment from an antiquated RYA car boot sale project in London at the tail end of winter, than seeing an opportunity to be at one of the UK's most beautiful central waters, at a time of year that makes sailing and associated watersports look such a damn idyllic way to spend your free time.
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423zero
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Posted: 12 Feb 18 at 8:33am |
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Any other news regarding dinghies ?
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