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Do Different 
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But surely to goodness however you two bat your personal experiences to and fro, it would be better long term for responsible planning if the venue was easily accessible by train?
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Posted: 07 Mar 20 at 4:06pm |
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It is easily accessible by train -there are four stations within 10 minutes. The Farnborough airshow is huge in comparison to the dinghy show, getting there really isn’t a problem for the bulk of the country, and anywhere else will still be difficult for someone. And you can always charter a plane straight there :)
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zeon
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Posted: 07 Mar 20 at 4:23pm |
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Think your question has just been answered
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tink
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Posted: 07 Mar 20 at 4:28pm |
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Referee YOU CAN NOT BE SERIOUS!!
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tink
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Posted: 07 Mar 20 at 4:31pm |
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Yes but if you live south of Farnborough you going to drive, London people might get the train. The North are going to have multiple changes, doesn’t make it very enjoyable with kids and you have been up since silly o’clock.
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zeon
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Posted: 07 Mar 20 at 6:09pm |
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Not a lot the RYA can do about that lol. Blame dr beaching and every government since and a lack of joined up thinking. My daughter went to a concert on a Saturday in Manchester a few weeks ago.
Went up there no probs ( we are on the main line) . Guess what time the last train back to Birmingham or Coventry was , 9.30 pm !!! Our train network is a joke .
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ian.r.mcdonald
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Posted: 07 Mar 20 at 6:33pm |
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I wonder how many Class Associations will be triggered by this change to review exactly how much return they get from attendance. And consider that their money may be better spent in a totally different way and place?.
The days of collecting subs, discussing matters at the show etc etc are long gone Edited by ian.r.mcdonald - 07 Mar 20 at 6:35pm |
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tink
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Posted: 07 Mar 20 at 6:40pm |
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Good question - I wonder how many test sail days a class could get out of a stand at the show.
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zeon
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Posted: 07 Mar 20 at 11:06pm |
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On the other hand if the move to farnborough means cheaper stands at the show and classes coming back to the show . That would be a good thing. As I said a lot lot earlier in this thread , this move might seem wrong but it could turn out to be the best result for sailors and sailing .
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zeon
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Posted: 07 Mar 20 at 11:16pm |
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On a personal note . The class I sail in decided a couple of years ago to stop going to the show saying the cost was prohibited factor and they would use the money saved on other publicity. They didn’t . I think my committee just didn’t want to go. This decision has made me look at other classes. Sorry for this rambling post and arguing both sides of this point of view . Lol 😂
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