Loch Ness Monster
Printed From: Yachts and Yachting Online
Category: Multihulls
Forum Name: Dinghy multihulls
Forum Discription: For those who prefer two (or more) hulls to one!
URL: http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1785
Printed Date: 28 Jun 25 at 3:56pm
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 9.665y - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: Loch Ness Monster
Posted By: WhitstableToby
Subject: Loch Ness Monster
Date Posted: 20 May 06 at 11:12pm
|
Is this happening this year?, no info on the SNECCA website, does anyone out there know whats being planned.
cheers |
Replies:
Posted By: tornado435
Date Posted: 21 May 06 at 11:54am
|
Toby As far as I am aware it's happening over the August Bank holiday weekend. No more detail than that. I'm planning on doing the hurricane Nats the weekend before then pootling up to scotland to sail the tornado in the monster race |
Posted By: hurricane
Date Posted: 21 May 06 at 4:59pm
|
apparently the race is having the same probs as the round the island i.e lack of sponsers! i think there was a thread on this before! ------------- lifes to short to sail slow boats! RIP Olympic Tornado 1976-2007 |
Posted By: catmandoo
Date Posted: 25 May 06 at 10:31am
|
Last I heard , A while ago was that they had Tons of sponsorship committed last year to this years race.
------------- |
Posted By: WhitstableToby
Date Posted: 07 Jun 06 at 10:08pm
| Why has nobody from SNECCA put in a reply, does anybody know someone up there, North of the Watford Gap? |
Posted By: Dave389
Date Posted: 08 Jun 06 at 6:32am
|
AS far as i know the race is going ahead I will get confirmation from those in the know and give a definative yes or no either later today or tomorrow And yes i live in the arctic circle. |
Posted By: NEIL424
Date Posted: 08 Jun 06 at 1:29pm
|
Hi Folks I'm a Hurricane SX sailor on the SNECCA circuit. Unfortunately, I am 99% certain that the Loch Ness Monster race has been cancelled this year. Apparently down to funding problems (not sure of details). The good news however is that it may return next year. Lets hope so as it was a truly awesome event. P.S. The SNECCA website hasn't been updated for a while but I believe it will be soon. ------------- Neil424 |
Posted By: tornado435
Date Posted: 21 Jun 06 at 8:38am
|
Just been confirmed. The event has been cancelled due to lack of funding. A real pity, I was looking forward to it. Hopefully due to run in 2007 |
Posted By: Scooby_simon
Date Posted: 21 Jun 06 at 12:26pm
|
Anyone have any idea what the required Budget is ? ------------- Wanna learn to Ski - PM me.. |
Posted By: tornado435
Date Posted: 21 Jun 06 at 12:43pm
| You could contact Richie Furber, his details were on the catamaran.co.uk message that came around. alternatively pm me and I can send you his telepphone numbers. |
Posted By: catmandoo
Date Posted: 21 Jun 06 at 12:47pm
|
Best PM tor435
richies computer is furked agin I believe . ------------- |
Posted By: Doctor Clifford
Date Posted: 27 Jun 06 at 11:42am
|
The Loch Ness Monster Race is definitely not happening this year, but will
happen in August 2007. Time and sponsorship have meant that a definitive "go" wold be too late for people's already busy calendars. The Uniqueness of the Loch Ness Race is not just the fantastic course, challlenge and scenery, but its remoteness, and as such, everything is imported, including a host Club! This includes all rescue facilities as well. 2007 plans are now in their infancy, with Peterhead Sailing Club noting interest in repeating their excellent Race Management of 2004. The Race requires some external funding to cover the extra costs of importing a complete management team and all rescue facilities, the nearest Sailing / Yacht Club being a fair distance away. Should anyone wish to tentatively put their name to this event, or assist in any way, we would be delighted to hear from you, and can send a full information pack based on the epic 2004 Race. Please contact Richie Furber or Chris Browning of SNECCA for information secretary@snecca.org.uk ------------- regards Dr. Clifford take two tablets twice daily |
Posted By: hurricane
Date Posted: 27 Jun 06 at 12:04pm
|
long time no see dr clifford welcome back ------------- lifes to short to sail slow boats! RIP Olympic Tornado 1976-2007 |
Posted By: Doctor Clifford
Date Posted: 27 Jun 06 at 12:21pm
been a while! babies and torn crew kneee ligaments mainly! ------------- regards Dr. Clifford take two tablets twice daily |
Posted By: Black no sugar
Date Posted: 27 Jun 06 at 12:44pm
Glad you're back. We need a bit of sanity in this forum.... or maybe a stronger prescription.  ------------- http://www.lancingsc.org.uk/index.html - Lancing SC 
|
Posted By: Scooby_simon
Date Posted: 27 Jun 06 at 12:45pm
A baby attacked you ? Nasty ! ------------- Wanna learn to Ski - PM me.. |
Posted By: Doctor Clifford
Date Posted: 29 Jan 07 at 4:58pm
|
Monster fans We now have more than 15 minutes daylight per day up here in Scotland, and thaughts turn to the summer.... The Loch Ness Monster Race is PROVISIONALLY booked in for English Bank Holiday weekend, to be run on Saturday 25th August, with Sunday 26th in reserve. the 2004 Inaugural race was a roaring success, largely down to the support from the English sailors that committed to the travelling for this new event. Having proved it's a belter, we want to double the numbers, and make this a race to be reckoned with. We are in negotiations with a title sponsor, and once this is concluded (fingers crossed) there will be an announcement here and on catamaran.co.uk shortly. The race is run from a field in Dores, right next to the pub. The field in which the 'Rock Ness' concert is held. Once we make a formal annnouncement, we will be looking to confirm numbers to ensure the rescue facilites are up to scratch. Just to whet the appetite...! If you are interested in sponsoring / supporting this event, let me know! Having to import everything, including a host club and rescue facilities takes some doing! ------------- regards Dr. Clifford take two tablets twice daily |
Posted By: hurricane
Date Posted: 29 Jan 07 at 5:23pm
wohooooo! ------------- lifes to short to sail slow boats! RIP Olympic Tornado 1976-2007 |
Posted By: Doctor Clifford
Date Posted: 09 Feb 07 at 6:22pm
|
don't like to release info in dribs and drabs,
BUT THERE IS A £500 CASH PRIZE THIS YEAR! thanks to Blaser Chiropractic at The Park Practice, Glasgow stay tuned! Nessie ------------- regards Dr. Clifford take two tablets twice daily |
Posted By: Nessie
Date Posted: 13 Feb 07 at 1:46pm
|
right,
All info will come from me from now on - straight from the Monster's mouth! |
Posted By: catmandoo
Date Posted: 14 Feb 07 at 9:51am
|
awright , Doc Cliff sacked then ??? Who be Nessie ????? ,got any news then Nessie "the oracle"
Lookin forward to a blast doon the bonny banks of loch ness
------------- |
Posted By: Nessie
Date Posted: 14 Feb 07 at 3:30pm
|
Catmandoo,
I swallowed Dr C on his last visit. I also swallowed his computer and mobile phone, so can be reached at his contact details, cheers, Nessie. lots afoot with all things Loch Ness. Info, enticeingly, to follow very soon!! your dear friend Redhotchillidogcathaircut knows all |
Posted By: catmandoo
Date Posted: 14 Feb 07 at 3:37pm
|
ah but his beans is in the tin so to speak,
on the subject of Chillineedsahaircutevenmykidssay , is sleepin with a sponsor ethical ?
Got me card stamped for nessie , hope its not so cruel as last time and biting me when i was in sight of the finish.
------------- |
Posted By: Nessie
Date Posted: 14 Feb 07 at 3:38pm
|
Mr Doo,
see PM |
Posted By: catmandoo
Date Posted: 14 Feb 07 at 3:48pm
|
done n did , pm cheers ------------- |
Posted By: oz man
Date Posted: 14 Feb 07 at 6:09pm
| would love to come this year after nessie bit me arse last year and nearly sank me. 500 notes from the best back woman in scotland cant be bad but if its any thing like last time you would need to spend that in her surgery just to get straightend out again. anna says not a chance in coming because of the new baby thing but i reckon once its here she will mellow and let me out to play |
Posted By: tornado435
Date Posted: 15 Feb 07 at 8:29am
|
Tell Anna she's being a big girl!! There is nothing like camping out in a field next to a pub with a new baby. Hopefully my new van will be up and running and Vicky and maybe Luke will be up |
Posted By: Canvey Pirate
Date Posted: 15 Feb 07 at 10:01am
|
OZ Man All you need to do is chande loads of dirty nappies and get them brownie points up. Then Anna will let you out to play. Also when is the baby due. Will see you at Minnis in April, also we will be bringing our little one aswell and the wife. MM436
|
Posted By: Nessie
Date Posted: 15 Feb 07 at 12:16pm
|
Mmmm! Baby!
Nice mid-morning snack! pinch of salt and some brown sauce. Nessie |
Posted By: oz man
Date Posted: 15 Feb 07 at 4:17pm
| tried to telling her she was a big girl and she hit me with the nearest thing to hand wouldnt have minded but she was in the car at the time. sprogs due on the saturday of the "minnis open" so with a bit of luck i can get a couple of races in, nip off to the hospital to say hi, then back to the club before closing time and still get sundays racing in before i am even missed. |
Posted By: catmandoo
Date Posted: 15 Feb 07 at 4:24pm
|
sprogs ??? is one not enough ? Good plans by the way , sure she won't mind, she'll probably have other things on her mind , especially if the sprogletts are in proportion with yur goodself
------------- |
Posted By: oz man
Date Posted: 15 Feb 07 at 6:59pm
|
have checked the picture there is definately only one in there, |
Posted By: Canvey Pirate
Date Posted: 16 Feb 07 at 10:10am
|
Sometimes you can't tell because the second one could be playing hide and seek. Oz, as for the birth, its going to be one of your best days of your life. Also Hanna. should be in for 3 days, so you be ok to sail on Sunday. When Max had to come home, she rung me up to come a collect her and the baby. Trouble was, I was on the 14th tee at the time, finished the round had a sandwich in the clubhouse then went to the hospital.
|
Posted By: Sproaty
Date Posted: 06 Mar 07 at 7:12pm
|
According to Chris Browning the ex snecca coordinator the Monster Race is on and they have sponsorship!!
|
Posted By: catmandoo
Date Posted: 26 Mar 07 at 12:54pm
|
I can confirm that THE MONSTER RACE 2007 is ON !!! Just had a chat with "NESSIE" and sponsorship has been secured , race on, WILL be as said before 25th/26th August so chisel this into your diary , one not to be missed !!
NESSIE will be on soon to spill de beans re the mystery sponsor
------------- |
Posted By: catmandoo
Date Posted: 26 Mar 07 at 1:05pm
|
Don't forget
Prize for for single handers . attracting overseas intrest from as far as Spain (hopefully a returning entry ) A classes threatening to come on mass for the ULtimate windward leeward race I think distance covered last time was 45- 50 miles in under 4 hrs .
A pure belter of a race - none like it and the chance of being eaten alive by a true scottish monster , last edition was a MONSTER in all respects , faint haerted need not apply
------------- |
Posted By: Nessie
Date Posted: 26 Mar 07 at 3:49pm
|
Yes, Mr Doo,
A final sponsorship agreement was reached this morning with Marine Design International. They generosity ensures that the Race will go ahead, and we look forward to working with them to provide a unique Long Distance Race, second to none. http://www.marinedesign.co.uk To add to the mix, we have a £500 cash prize, as noted by Mr Doo, from Blaser Chiropractic at the Park Practice http://www.parkpracticehealth.co.uk/chiropractic.php single handed prizes sponsored by JJcats http://www.jjcats.biz The race will run on 25th August 2007 from the village of Dores, just 8 miles from Inverness & the A9. Sunday 26th will be held in reserve. bring the family - Drumnadrochit Highland Games runs on the same day, on the banks of the Loch There will be plenty more details to follow, so watch this space! Nessie |
Posted By: Nessie
Date Posted: 27 Mar 07 at 8:38am
|
please drop an email to the following address if you are planning / hoping
to attend, and we will make sure you are on the MDI Loch Ness Monster Race emailing list. amend address accordingly lochnesscatamarans (at) hotmail.co.uk |