waikiore 438 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Under the current rules I dont see how this show can go ahead, many in the industry are waiting for the BIA to pull the pin, three shows cancelled in France last week and one in Germany, plus the biggest trade show for the industry METS in Holland. It costs a fortune to display and understandably the association are reluctant to make a call as that is where a lot of their income is derived but is it right for this year? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Wont happen. Need L1 to have more than 100 people in one place, even with 100 people, you need to know exactly who was there, and when... The logistics will be a mare, and in my opinion, general numbers will down, cause a few people would not like the idea of mingling in large crowds due to something going around at the moment... I'm supposed to be at a big industry conference at the end of Sept, if its not L1 by Monday, its going to be canned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Talking of big boaty events it’s hard to envisage how the AC live spectator crowds could work with summer rushing towards us and ‘Level Lotto’ hanging over us... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 I think what people are waiting for is tomorrow's announcement on if we go to L1 on Sunday night. I'd actually forgotten about that. With Auckland being in L 2.5, I can't see how we can go straight to L1. That would be gatherings of no more than 10, to conferences of 1,000, or boat shows of, what is it normally, 10,000? L 2 is gatherings of 100, so there is a big difference. With L1 the AC could have good crowds IF we stay at L1. But there is a lot to see on TV, and people on private boats on the water. The big crowds are for victory parades etc, and those wanky dock out walks they do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 672 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Big Boys toys still going ahead in October Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 1 hour ago, harrytom said: Big Boys toys still going ahead in October At the moment... So is the Coastal Classic... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 672 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Fish said: At the moment... So is the Coastal Classic... They offered special on tickets via email but Nah if I go or on happy to pay extra. just got refund from qantus😀 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 L2.5 to Wednesday 16th midnight at the earliest, announcement if it will move then to be made on Monday 14th. When was the boat show supposed to be on? Wonder what contingencies there are for the Coastal Classic? do the race but no prize giving? Use zoom video conference for the safety briefing, prize giving, and to give the sponsors some coverage? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AJ Oliver 155 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 As an aside, hopefully not much thread drift . . . Boats, kayaks, bicycles etc are selling very well in the US People are apparently looking for non-close-up recreation. A good time to sell a boat here actually Sailing Clubs here are starting up regattas again - just without the cheek to jowl parties Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Good boats are selling like hot cakes in NZ too. Especially late-ish model production boats which are flying off the shelves. Brokers tell me they can’t get enough good stock. Combination of realisation that it won’t be possible to do the big expensive foreign family holidays for a while plus returning kiwis apparently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 1 hour ago, AJ Oliver said: As an aside, hopefully not much thread drift . . . Boats, kayaks, bicycles etc are selling very well in the US People are apparently looking for non-close-up recreation. A good time to sell a boat here actually Sailing Clubs here are starting up regattas again - just without the cheek to jowl parties I can verify that in NZ as well, having purchased Mt bikes, paddle boards, surf boards and a wind surfer since the start of the first lockdown. All active recreation, permitted under all but L4, and can be done locally and safely. As with any crises, there are normally equal parts risk and opportunity. Just depends what side of the ledger your own. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 438 Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 Expect an announcement this arvo re show cancellation Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 They've still got tickets on sale this morning. I'm not keen to buy one though. No exhibitor maps available either. I understand its at the Cloud and Viaduct Harbour, what with TNZ taking over the other place. Would certainly have a disjointed feel to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 517 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Cancelled I hear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 391 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Any racing on that weekend instead ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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