exwafoo Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Hi All, Ahoy all Brits. I've mentioned that I am the archivist for the European Association of Ships in Bottles (http://www.shipinabottle.talktalk.net/). We've been approached by the Royal Yachting Association who are holding a 'Sail for Gold' fund raising auction in July to go towards sponsoring the British Sailing Teams who are off to Rio later this year to win for us. The have asked 25 of the team to put their names to an item which can be added to their auction and are hoping to find SIBers who could be assigned a sailor in the team, and include their signature in a SIB. We have suggested a signed sail, or more sensibly, a signed label that can go under the sea in a SIB. So, we are looking for a bit of help. Given the time constraints, it is suggested that simpler models such as single masted yacht or ketch for example be attempted. If any one would like to help this worthy cause, and have one (or more) SIB auctioned to help this Olympic Challenge (I've asked Brits, its a bit unfair to ask other nations to help, but no offer refused), then can you please contact A. Rogers on artful-uk@talktalk.net. The call has been out for a few days now and we have about 8 or 9 volunteers already. I'm planning a ketch, I'll do a build log and give you all a laugh. Thanks for reading. Alan Gwyl Blaser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 That sounds fun. I'm in the states but I'll consider it. I think I could put out something simple before July. It would just be neat to have a model in, what sounds like a prestigious, auction. exwafoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exwafoo Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 DS I googled it. It looks well posh. http://www.rya.org.uk/programmes/sailforgold/ball/Pages/default.aspx It would be great if you could help. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 I've been thinking it over. My only concern is it cost $50 to $70 to ship the bottle over the pond. I'll send over an email and we'll figure it out. I might be able to swing it...maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exwafoo Posted October 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 Hi All, The photos below were the SIBs produced for the Ball Auction. They raised over £2000. Thanks to all who took part. Thanks to the Editor of 'Bottleship' for permission to upload. They are copied from the magazine and I have obscured the names of the SIBber because its the internet. I suspect there will be another request in 4 years or so. It was well worth doing. Regards Alan Landlubber Mike, Chasseur and JesseLee 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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