Ribex 2010 today - Page 5

Hightower · 14 May 2010, 15:40

I like the fact it's at Cowes as I can make a day of it with the Kids like I did this year.

But it's commercially inaccessible for shore based exhibits like Chandler's etc, and I'd like to see more of these in the future.

Besides we've got the RIB and sports boat show next weekend to go to, and that's free entry

PeterM · 14 May 2010, 15:43

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Originally Posted by Hightower

Besides we've got the RIB and sports boat show next weekend to go to, and that's free entry

Be a good comparison I think

I'll be outside the toilets again... see you there ?

neilda · 14 May 2010, 17:09

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Originally Posted by Hightower

I like the fact it's at Cowes as I can make a day of it with the Kids like I did this year.

But it's commercially inaccessible for shore based exhibits like Chandler's etc, and I'd like to see more of these in the future.

What about Southampton or Port Solent?

I like Cowes too but wonder if it's too much of a fag for some to get to?

jambo · 14 May 2010, 17:31

Lets start an 'informed' debate

for want of a better word!! How about somewhere more north for a change? I know the majority of Ribbers are southern based but there are a fair number up here in the sticks that would support such an event.
Light blue touch paper and retire!!

sarahscottiedog · 15 May 2010, 19:46

Despite liking having to get the boat out and making a day of it I'd definately vote for a mainland venue. Much more likely to get ALOT more exhibitors and therefore alot more punters through the door. Only way the event will suceed / survive, and another year like this and I would think this show might be in Jeapordy, not sure I would rush back again..............

BogMonster · 15 May 2010, 22:00

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Originally Posted by jambo

How about somewhere more north for a change?

How about somewhere more south for a change? Everything is north....

jambo · 16 May 2010, 00:00

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Originally Posted by BogMonster

How about somewhere more south for a change? Everything is north....

Yea ok but I think you get my point!!
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Sonar · 16 May 2010, 07:20

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Originally Posted by jambo

Lets start an 'informed' debate

for want of a better word!! How about somewhere more north for a change? I know the majority of Ribbers are southern based but there are a fair number up here in the sticks that would support such an event.
Light blue touch paper and retire!!

It's the same with RYA major events all in the south.
It called the North south divide.
I am from the south Coast and noticed that it seems there,s no sea this end of the country.
However I think some boat jumbles get close but I guess sellers will go anywhere to peddle their wares.