Doncaster 2017

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We are now well into the planning of Doncaster 2017.

We have 2 definite Sails games:

Lissa & Abukir Bay, which will be run by Capn Duff and Compte de Brueys respectively.

If you are able then please come along.

South Yorks Air Museum
Doncaster

Sept 15,16 & 17 2017.

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May I also add that the North American Lend Lease for 2017 will be hosted by the UKWing/UKFleet at Doncaster in 2017.

[Bligh]

Neil, is Simon doing his Pirates this time around? It went down well this year.:happy:
Rob.

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Pirates is scheduled for Friday if table space does not allow 3 tables on Saturday. With Lissa and Abukir moving to Sunday.

[Bligh]

Io thought you had said something about this when we talked Neil, but there has been a lot of downhill going on since then, non of it good. So I am not quite on the ball at the moment.
Rob.

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NP Rob, I'm filling the programme up as offers to put ongames come in. First come first served. But I have to be flexible to move games around if we can only put up 2 tables and not 3.

Neil

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As an update, still no changes yet. Awaiting info on whether we can put 3 good sized tables up in the 1 room we will probably have access to.

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This is our programme for Doncaster 2017.

Pirates, Abukir Bay & Lissa are all SoG games. There are open slots on friday (x5), Saturday (x1) and Sunday (x1) if people would like to put games forward they would like to run.

Please contact me by PM as this weekend is predominantly an Aerodrome weekend with sails games included. But I am sure we can accomodate games you may wish to run.

Cheers Neil

[David Manley]

Dammit, I'm in serious danger of spending the whole weekend pushing ships around!

[Comte de Brueys]

I sent a PM for Lissa at Sunday at the Aerodrome.

Abukir Bay is for max. 8 players (+ French Admiral = me) :wink:

[Bligh]

Dammit, I'm in serious danger of spending the whole weekend pushing ships around!

I was just thinking that myself Dave.
Rob.

[Bligh]

I sent a PM for Lissa at Sunday at the Aerodrome.

Abukir Bay is for max. 8 players (+ French Admiral = me) :wink:

I trust that I am down for Abukir Sven.
Rob.

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You are Rob.


I trust that I am down for Abukir Sven.
Rob.

[Bligh]

Thanks Neil.
I would also like to be included for Pirates and sink the von der Tann if at all possible, unless it would preclude anyone else from taking part.
other than that I am happy to fill in where needed.
Rob.

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The following slots are left for Sails Games:

Abukir Bay 2
Pirates 7
Lissa 7

[David Manley]

I'd like to do Lissa and Aboukir if I'm not down for them already :)

[Capn Duff]

I want in for Abukir and Pirates, as Im running Lissa Take me out of a slot if someone else wants a game Ill just umpire

[Captain Kiwi]

Hi Neil

Re Doncaster 17 I shall be attending on Saturday 16th can you put my name down for the Sails games not sure what is running on Saturday can you if possible let me know timings

Regards

Andy Johnson (sea legs)

[Captain Kiwi]

If I have a choice of one Aboukir and possibly pirates

Sea Legs

[Bligh]

Hi Andy.
Sorry about that, you can find the games here.

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/showthread.php?26341-Doncaster-2017-Games

it will probably be best to let Neil know on the Drome as most od the arrangements are being done there.

Rob.

[Comte de Brueys]

If I have a choice of one Aboukir and possibly pirates

Sea Legs


Experienced captains most welcome. :salute:

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I'll post the games list for slots here as well as on the 'Drome. Sven I think k this means Abukir has a full compliment of 8 captains. Not at home yet will have to check to confirm.

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Games lists as of 20th May 2017:

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[Bligh]

For Friday afternoon I will join in Skafloc's China.
For Sunday morning Rebel's Convoy attack, please.
Rob.

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Cetainly and you have been added Sir. I'll post the update next Saturday/Sunday.

[Bligh]

Thanks Neil.
Simon has my ACW Boxed set for you.
Rob.

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Cheers Rob, boxed set gratefully received.

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Could anyone intending to come to the UK gathering at Doncaster please take note:

ALL OF THE SAILS GAMES HAVE NOW MOVED TO SATURDAY>

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[Bligh]

Cheers Rob, boxed set gratefully received.

My pleasure Neil. Hope it fills in a bit of time for you.
I have noted the changes for Saturday's games.
Rob.

[Ensign Patch]

The pirates will just have to do some more plundering on the high seas until the Royal Navy shows itself on the Saturday! :)

[Bligh]

The pirates will just have to do some more plundering on the high seas until the Royal Navy shows itself on the Saturday! :)

Is that predictive text again Simon. Should that not read blundering.:happy:

Bligh.

[Union Jack]

Depends if we survive the 'Bay' first!

[Bligh]

Depends if we survive the 'Bay' first!

Come cheer up me lad 'tis to glory we steer.
Bligh.

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Steady Sir, Steady....

[Bligh]

Only before the fourth G&t. Captain.:drinks:
Bligh.

[Rafer J Larwood]

Looking forward to the Nile and being one of the Boaty Boys for a change...

[Bligh]

Remember that a lot of boats were ship shape and Bristol fashion Chris.:wink:
Rob.

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But he can't have an AA/AA ship shape 'Bristol' rob.....please:pray:

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We have now included a painting competition:

Painting Competition – Rules of Engagement

Part 1 World War 1:

• Open to WW1 two-seater aircraft, including floatplanes/seaplanes
• 1/144 scale, any manufacturer
• Must be painted between now and Doncaster
• Authentic colour schemes – no pink Bristols!
• Entries must not be shown on the Forum until after Doncaster

Voters pick 3 aircraft; 3 points for first choice, two points for second choice, one point for third choice. The voting slips will be provided and the tallying up of results (before the evening beverages start flowing!). Mrs Guntruck will provide independent adjudication.

Part 2 Sails of Glory:

Class 1 - Any Ares ship that has been either repainted or converted. The submitted ship to state the original ship and the conversion ship name.

Class 2 - Any other sea going vessel (Sails of Glory type) that has been assembled (If kit form) and painted, not greater than 1/72nd scale (ie must be 1/100, 1/600. 1/1000 etc or points imbetween)

• Must be painted between now and Doncaster
• Entries must not be shown on the Sails Forum until after Doncaster

Voters pick 3 boats in each category; 3 points for first choice, two points for second choice, one point for third choice. The voting slips will be provided and the tallying up of results (before the evening beverages start flowing!).

Timing – competition opens 9am Saturday, voting opens 12.05 pm, closes 5.00pm. Winner(s) of the Boaty McBoatface Award announced at meal Saturday night

[Bligh]

But he can't have an AA/AA ship shape 'Bristol' rob.....please:pray:

Only if it is armed exclusively with 48 lbr Carronades Neil.
Rob.

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Only if he's called Klunk and flying with the 'Vulture Squadron'.

[Bligh]

Sounds good to me.

Speckled Jim.

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Confirmation of the Doncaster programme.

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Confirmation of attendees (apologies that many are aerodrome names)

There are plenty of free slots, not just for Sails games and we have a number of free tables.

Pop in for an hour, a day or the weekend.

You'll be sorry you didnt.

UJ

[Bligh]

I sent a PM for Lissa at Sunday at the Aerodrome.

Abukir Bay is for max. 8 players (+ French Admiral = me) :wink:

Hey Sven, as you know Chris is intending to put on Trafalgar next year at Donny.
Any ideas what we could put on together again for one of the other slots?
That is supposing you want to takie part in another game with me after the last one.:wink:
Rob.

[Comte de Brueys]

You mean for a sails game, Rob?


(...at all I can make a decision for Doncaster first somwhere in spring next year)

[Bligh]

Yes Sven.
All dependent if you do get the chance to come over, which I hope you can.
Rob.

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With Trafalgar being a distinct possibility at Donaster 2018 I would envisage it taking up all 3 Saturday slots with players staying for the full game or coming and going as they wish to embibe in another game or three.

[David Manley]

I was under the impression that Chris was looking at doing only a part of Trafalgar in a session - doing the whole thing would need a dedicated team of many players prepared to spend the whole day doing it, so selecting some "episodes" from the battle to game out?

[Bligh]

Looks as if any other Game would have to take up the Friday evening slot then.
Rob.

[Capn Duff]

The idea for Trafalgar was intended to be played in sections due to size and the number of players able to gather around. It may be feasable to set up on the Friday and start a few prelim moves although
I think setting up will take a while.
Sat morning play using the Windward column then Afternoon the Lee column, I need to think on the game play hence the thread started for Trafalgar.
I hope to get pics done this weekend for the fleets and what ships I have.

[Bligh]

Here is a rather nice portrait of Captain Duff I came across whilst I was researching for St Kitts.
I thought you might like it Chris.

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Rob.

[Capn Duff]

Thats rather nice Rob, do you mind if I commandeer for my avatar ?

[Bligh]

I actually had that half in mind when I spotted it Chris.
Rob.

[Capn Duff]

:thumbsup: