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    Posted: 27 Feb 15 at 10:51pm
Ooh it's all kicking off and the doors at Ally Pally aren't even open yet....
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Latest ovi... the sh*t'er. No wonder they can't get in!
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I guess this thread is what its all about,(second one down)


https://www.facebook.com/groups/dinghies/840023539370426/?notif_t=group_comment_reply
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Admin warning:

Please find out the full facts before hurling abuse at any organisation.

At the moment there are a lot of disgruntled sailors around, but we are not all privy to exactly what went on and why. Once we are aware of exactly what caused this issue to arise, then we can give personal opinions on who is right and who is wrong.

I'm sorry I'm not able to present any more helpful information at the moment; I'm as much in the dark as everyone else.

Edited by MerlinMags - 28 Feb 15 at 12:31pm
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I'd say Mr Turner seems like an honest chap with little axe to grind, certainly I'd take what he says at face value without needing to question it before agreeing with him....
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While I agree with the principle that Chris was fighting for, neither you nor I are aware of any contractual arrangments prohibiting advertising. I hope it got sorted out amicably.
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No we're not... But sounds like it was handled badly, and frankly, scores an own goal for their sponsors amongst the demographic they are pimping out.
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Absolutely. While the RYA does indeed put a lot of good effort into organising the dinghy show, I'd say their reputation amongst UK dinghy sailors is at an all time low, and they aren't doing a lot to change that at the moment.

The fact Chris felt the need to highlight the issue on social media suggests that the argument had gone on for some time without a sensible resolution which is a sad situation.

I haven't heard any follow up today and no-one has made an issue of it from the show on social media so I thinks its fair to say that someone must have sorted it all out.
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Given that any information on this "scandal" seems to be limited to Facebook, might it be safe to assume that it is more of a storm in a teacup, than a scandal?

Edited by ChrisB14 - 28 Feb 15 at 6:19pm
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