The CMBA had a great display yesterday at the jumble, we fielded 10 boats in two locations on the site & our friends from COPC (see COPC website) had 3 boats on show on the two sites. We also a nice display of 5 early outboards & a display stand etc. inside a marquee.
The weather could have been kinder with rain showers (very heavy & persistent at times) being the order of the day until about 3 so wellies were definitely a bonus!
Nevertheless a good amount of folk visited us & we signed up at least 3 people on the day with many more showing serious intent.
Our thanks to all who brought boats & manned the stand, it can't happen without you all.
Mercs are like women, no 2 are exactly alike. That's what testing is about. In general it is safer to test motors and props than women!
Thanks to the organisers too - I enjoyed the day and was a great spread of boats, representative of just about all COPC and CMBA have to offer (bar the untrailerables..).
I called in and found the committee in full discussion which is fair enough as it is a good opportunity for you all to get together.
But it would have been nice to get a coffee or tea. Could you not bring along a small generator and a kettle for members and visitors as you had a nice large area for people to get together and chat. Just a thought.
andy bradshaw
Thank you for calling at the stand. I hope you enjoyed viewing the boats on show. Very sorry about the lack of hot refreshments, however, a stand selling all manner of drinks and snacks could be found directly opposite our location.
A big thank you to all those involved in organising the CMBA stand .It very much achieved its purpose and we have to date 4 new members signed up so every little helps. Our display of boats was impressive and I think even in view of the weather our stand was well attended. Some good comments about the COPC display also .For Janice and me a great day all round.
, my thanks as well to the organisers and to Andy W who got us there in the first place.