SONATAWORLDS
BUMPER SOUVENIR (COLLECTORS) EDITION OCT 2009

Incorporating PUBLISHED IN UK 17 OCT2009LINLEYPRESS TYPETWO FACED SPONSERED BY BOLLINGER, STANNA AND ZIMMER. SYNDICATED THROUGH THE WORLD – NOT USA OBVIOUSLY

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BRITISH YACHTS WIN BRONZE, SILVER AND GOLD –YACHTING HISTORY !!!!

Not since the death of Diana ‘the Princess of all our hearts’ has there been such an outpouring of love and Dunkirk”. In Brixham, the parking warden capital of The English Rivera, last Saturday night, the first 3 places in the Sonata World Series were taken by plucky (nay magnificent) Brits. The cheers could be heard in far off Churston and a specially commissioned drum band marched off key in the picaresque little harbour – they were encouraged ashore by holidaymakers tossing “buoyancy cans” and chanting “keep yer skins dry or they’ll go soft” “pay your harbour dues” “ watch out - the BNP are about” . The frantic flailing and cheese curdling screams gave way to the soft thrashing of tired limbs as one by one, with gentle gasps, each little drummer succumbed to the icy depths – the final gurgling ripples were completely drowned out by the hurrahs and whoops of joy bursting forth from Brixham Yacht Club 50 feet above the gale lashed foam. BYC refuses to pay the piper but…story continues on page 23 ..TRAGEDY STRIKES

Prize giving 2009 @ BYC Torquay council mayor, cannot remember his name - Sorry was frightened that the SWS PRIZE GIVING was going to cause kaos in the South West! The road link was cut to the sleepy fishing port and special tickets were printed to allow the ~grate unwoshd~ to take part. (left) See the hurricane stiffed Paignton Station (I could get no closer owing to the press of GU fighting to get on board.) Drrrr Beeching made sure they have to walk the last mile but, on the empty roads, in normal November Brixham conditions ( RH65%, 15C, wind F1 SW and glow worms flashing in hedgerows ) dancing girls festooning garland to perfect strangers – and there is no one more perfect n my opion Ed. the stroll into Brixham ( unless you had a drum) was the prelude to the bestest moment anyone’s life………See page 42 for feedback
Priceless, peerless, pointless…		Preparations included a ticker tape welcome to Torbay and AA signs from Heathrow. (above) one way traffic system has to be introduced into Brixham to relieve the flow into the South Devon town. Very effective as you can see.
Breaking News from Richard Spreckley. Vebatim “The snotty i have acquired is Argo, 1982 built, no 3812, removed from blackwater sc.  currently hiding at Baltic Wharf Totnes on trailer, ready for 2010 crane-in. hull colour blue, sails by steptoe (elder). all the best” Seems to be written in code. Ed.		“ I’ve not seen nuffink like this since the War” said a schoolgirl enjoying a splif up the Dashpers. “Tis well good init!” Due to poor signage the water flume in Paignton had an unexpectedly busy day, considering it’s October, it was blowing a gale and they were closed. (left) Sorry…
A quiet moment to reflect on the ceremony to come. The dying strains of the Moonlight Sonata the stage is set for the….bla bla….on the gigantic screen and the TV monitor Peter Chrystie presents a breathtaking trip around the universe: the coveted trophy nestles before the flagging St Georges, a Brixham trawler in the window gives you a sense of scale. Our dear ex-commode prepares (Richad Dimpleby-like ) to give gravitas to the occasion…. All is ready… …the stage manager Big Dave is quietly wetting himself in the Jubilee Room with a glass of child water…..	Photo not copyright but you can give to Junior sailing if you must.
	Time to tell an anecdote and wow the crowd. With a seamen flag on his shoulder, the SWS trophy in one hand and a chocolate p***s in the other St Tom has us in thrall. A fitting end to a memorable night. We still have the Bolllinger to drink at the Sonata AGM coming to a yacht club near you shortly.
St Tom de Furz takes a bow and prepares his oration. The medals have been presented by the lovely Laura and the Sonata world Series trophy is about to be presented. The only man in history to win twice in a row Tom is justly proud of his achievement – I could not have done it alone he told your Snottie reporter earlier that same day….he walks on water but finds the courses in the bay too long for him these days without a boat. Homme avec trois noms is saying something witty to Msr Le Oiseau who is delighted to be thurd in this tussle of the Titans.	The series was very competitive this year – with one race to go the leading boats had 22 points each so it really did go to the final race. Even during the last race places were traded but Blues Breaker triumphed in the end. What a great night for British sailing and what a fillip to the English yachties competing in the Olympics in 2012.
Swine flu epidemic nearly scuppers the finale as a sneezing bout from the Firefox crew envelopes the stage. Firefox were thrown out by the Heavies who were bored because the good natured the crowd were “too ruley” Many were too busy laughing to notice the snot cloud – fuelled by don Darias, hysteria and legal substances such as Denis’ Tapas. Health warnings and masks were issued. In the foreground is Young Tom (video cameraman) having a well earned break from filming this wild life scene. Steve – put down that white lance – you’ll have someone’s eye out
7 Sonatas will definitely be on the starting grid next season with talk of an 8th
Jane Silver a prize winner in the ladies race on a Hunter Sonata 7. She got a mug with WINNER writ on it. This ‘trophy’ was presented during a small event leading up to the Worlds. “I’m delighted -I needed a new mug – great! ”	Page 23. an inquest will be carried out on the deaths of 26 drummers in Brixham harbour during the SWS celebrations. Many of the bodies had head wounds thought to be as a result of flying metal objects and foot prints on their foreheads. A police spokesperson said that foul play was not ruled out but that accidental drowning was suspected. H&S officers are looking into new requirements for drums to be sealed and tested up to two atmospheres for buoyancy. The rellys have been informed. Mr Brown has apologised on behalf of HMG and the people of the world (except the USA)	Special thanks to our 2009 sponsors Bolly, Stanna and Zimmer. And BYC for hosting the series next year 2010. Financial details will still have to be agreed with BIG in the Caribbean
The Sonata World Series Times is going broadsheet next year. During the winter it will be monthly depending on the time of the month it is published. During the series it will resume it’s weakly status.	JORDAN is a NIGHTMARE – just a headline left over from my 30 days in the desert ….. seems so long ago….Ed New SONATA kit for 2010 apiano’s will be in pink Mike! Ed

Thanks to Dave Woolcock for his stage management. Flags et al

Thanks to Peter Chrystie for his super films / stills and music.

Thanks to Caroline L-S for her super photos.

Thanks to Allen Haynes who did not have to come…..but kicked in really well

Thanks to St Tom for righting the words

Thanks to Peter Childs for his great projection

Thanks to my mum for her unquestioning gullibility

Thanks to Cootie, Hobbsie, Laura for what they did as Cootie, Hobbsie, Laura

Thanks to the staff of BYC for allowing this to happen – not that they could stop it!

But mostly thank you for being there to honour our greatest composer – Elgar.

And the Queen her music

Someone’s brother - for the soap machine

Little Tom of video

Thanks to those who have bought a Sonata on the basis of this dream............

Love to you all. Ed

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Id idi no now wat 2 expct but it was beter the=n I thort. Wain Ounree. Montmatre 1967

Me feet are sore but it was definintpty worth coming – that big bloke who won still has it…. Gladys – (north of Watford)

Tossers will be tossers but they seem to be abel to have a ggod Tim. Poll at Wheatherspoons

And gentlemen in England now-a-bed
    Shall think themselves accurs'd they were not here,
    And hold their manhood’s cheap . A Nutter RN Dartmouth

No Mud. No Drugs. No doogiin on leads, no papperattiz. NBG – no salmonella – Great. Breats Gladstonedbury into a Crocked hat. Nigela Lumpy – Must be getting old. Ed