Eastney Cockleshell Challenge - Sat 15th June - replies asap please

[Rachel]

Another excellent event coming up on the calendar. Eastney Cruising Association are holding their annual Cockleshell Challenge on the 15th June.

This is a challenging 7 mile Solent race, in honour of the Cockleshell Heroes, from Eastney Cruising Association (ECA) along Southsea sea front and back via the Solent Forts. It is a handicapped race where we are up against Cornish Pilot Gigs, Burseldon Gigs, Celtic Longboats and Skiffs.

The ECA has a fantastically located, professionally run clubhouse with full facilities including galley (open for breakfast and lunches) and (discounted) bar.

Please note that numbers of boats per club may be restricted this year due to a limit on the number of trailers Eastney can have in their compound so we may be limited to three boats ( but I'm really hoping I can find a way not to be!) . If we are oversubscribed I will give priority to people who row regularly with the club and also choose stronger rowers for a  couple of race crews.

Please post as soon as possible if you are interested in taking part as the deadline for boat entry payments is Monday 20th May so I need a good idea of numbers by then!




 





Rachel

[Lynn Murray]

Yes for me and Chris please if there’s space

[Heather Green]

Yes please for me! To echo Lynn - if there's space.
Equally happy to be a delivery / retrieval rower to and from the club if that is required to negate the trailer space issue.
Many thanks.

[Alan Harding]

Hi Rachel,

Yes please if there is a seat.
Not done this one before.

Thanks,

Alan

[Mo Evans]

Yes please Rachel!

Mo

[Susan Wagg]

Yes please Rachel
Sue

[michael]

Yes please from Michael and Lesley

[Liz Walmsley]

Yes please for me.

[Claire Tomlinson]

Yes please Rachel.

[Matt O’Neill]

Yes please, if there’s a space
Also, like Heather, I’m happy to help deliver/retrieve a boat (at a slow pace) if required
Thanks
Matt

[Lesley Grainger]

Hi Rachel,
 yes please for me as not done this one before...
Lesley G x

[nigel]

Yes please.
By the way, you know there’s a public access park right next to the ECA! Should be fine for this occasion as is under the eye of the neighbours, though not recommended for overnight or longer stays. Has own slipway (but with no direct tow winch) so we can at least get the boat down to the water without troubling the ECA.
There are at least 2 other workable options.

[Tom Bennett]

Yes please for me

[Marilyn Rogers]

Yes please Marilyn

[Pete Reed]

Yes please Rachel as I've not done this one before
Thanks
Pete
PS It will make up for all the other training I haven't been able to do for the Puffin Island race 😆🚣‍♂️

[Joan]

Yes please for me. Joan

[Vernon Seddon]

Yes please Rachel, again if there is room.

[Rich Beard]

Hi Rachel. Yes please from me is there is a space. Happy to help in any other way if not selected. Rich

[Greg Spencer]

Row or cox if there is any space? Greg

[Chris Waterworth]

Can I come along if there’s a place left please - Christopher