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Earls Court Show opens on Saturday the 1st
What do we have there? Well Hampshire Maid is appearing in character as 'Cassandra's Dream' from the Woody Allen film of that name. She is acting as our floating clubhouse, so bring your membership card to get on board for a breather and a half of Adnams, generously supplies by the Butt and Oyster. We've also got the two 'Dueling Fifes', Ierne and The Truant. The gaffer Truant has been in the water this yaer after her restoration but Ierne is only just finished. Her mast went in for the first time yesterday and she is stunning. I think it's going to be difficult to put her in the water, she should really be in a display case! Our stand is behind Ierne and although the public aren't officially allowed on board I'm sure if you are interested in coming along for the Duel we might be able to sneek you a peek.
For our special Boat Show Offers see the home page www.classicsailingclub.com
After much hand ringing and prophecies of doom from all quarters James Brook and his team have put together a really exciting and interesting show.I haven't been able to see it all yet, we're still varnishing and building the stand, but it seems a lot more approachable than the more corporate Excel show.
The theory went that London could not support two boat shows, I'm not so sure. Most of the exhibitors at Earls Court aren't able to get into the Excel show so there's no duplication. They are both worth going to: Earls Court for your bits and pieces and the smaller marine businesses, Excel to be impressed by the big boys and the latest shiniest technology.
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