Burgee King

thewavehumper · 06 October 2002, 19:56

Yacht clubs have a pennant which identifies boats as belonging to members. I think it's called a Burgee. Should we get some Rib net Burgees made up so as newer members like me can identify other ribnet members.

Or I guess we could tie a yellow ribbon round the old A frame, That's it my thought for the week.

Mike Garside · 07 October 2002, 07:14

That sort of thing would lead to Commodors and Committees in no time, Stuart.

How about bumper stickers instead?

Keith Hart · 07 October 2002, 07:26

Ah! See the SoC sendoff thread re car window stickers. I could do some RIBNET ones, if anyone is interested.

Keith {my brackets got mixed up in the wash] Hart

GraemeCooper · 07 October 2002, 07:29

Stuart

I must agree with you - I think that having a Rib.net pennant of some sort would be a great idea.

BIBOA have one so that their members can recognise each other, so why shouldnt the Rib.net crowd?

Car Stickers are OK, but even if you see a car in the park near the slipway with a sticker, it doesnt mean you can find the RIB! No reason why we cant have both though!

There is no need to go as far as Commodores and Committees, but a nice pennant would be good.

Andy.R · 07 October 2002, 11:46

Had exactly the same thoughts about burgees when I was out in Poole harbour yesterday. Sound like a good idea. Maybe sold for a small profit to help JK support this site??
Graeme: Was Jonno out with you yesterday?? Thought I heard his boat name asking for a radio check, but heard nothing further??
Cheers,
Andy.
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Alan · 07 October 2002, 11:54

Think it would be an excellent idea, I'd like one to go with my BIBOA one & the 'ol red duster. Mind you I think I'm running out of places to fly 'em!

But why stop there. What about rib.net the T shirt (or fleece or polo etc etc)? JK a money making opportunity? (Or you could franchise out to someone else!?)

Alan

DJL · 07 October 2002, 12:13

What a great idea!

I like the idea of T-shirts/fleece too.

Pete7 · 07 October 2002, 13:28

How about a defaced red ensign with a rib on it. Bound to upset a few of the sticks and rag brigade with that.

But yes put me down for one too.

Pete

narked · 07 October 2002, 16:00

Tshirts and stuff could be done from CafePress . Tshirts, fleeces, cups, mousemats, all that sort of stuff, and doesnt cost anything to make em.

Mike B · 07 October 2002, 18:02

I can put together some T shirt - Sweat shirts - Hooded tops - Caps etc with the Ribnet logo (if thats ok JK) or any other designs.

I don't see any reason why the cost couldn't include a contribution to Ribnet. JK if your ok with this let me know.

You can look at some examples at www.justski.org.uk

The only limitation is that the garment has to be a light colour or the design has to have a white background - you can also have your boat name or web site etc down the arm or accross the back or anywhere you want.

Mike

Mike B · 07 October 2002, 18:17

Here's an example of one I've been working on ready for when I buy Piranha. (I know its a bit sad naming and designing stuff for a boat you haven't bought yet but I don't care.)

thewavehumper · 07 October 2002, 18:55

Looks good to me, why dont we buy sweatshirts and fly them from the A frame. I am not in favour of commodores and comitees, it would just be good to recognise people when we are out. I went about 4 miles out of my way tesyerday 2 communicate with a couple of ribsters and as i got about 200 yards away they b******d off. I am sure they wouldn't have done this If I was flying my ribent sweatshirt from the A frame.

I certainly would be willing to pay a premium to supprt Ribnet

John Kennett · 07 October 2002, 19:42

CafePress, although easy, is blighted by the shipping costs if you are outside the good ole US of A. However, if there's enough demand then I am happy to sort something out.

What would you want?

- tee shirts
- fleeces
- polo shirts
- burgees

Printed or embroidered? How much and how many?

And what do you want on them? Is now the time for a new logo and some sort of tag line or slogan?

Over to you . . .

John

Richard B · 07 October 2002, 19:49

I'd suggest that embroidered is better than printed every time. Although printed has the advantage of being cost-effective for small numbers, it doesn't last as well as embroidered garments, which would probably become better value for larger numbers. Unfortunately I don't know what the break-even point would be!

matiboy · 07 October 2002, 19:51

should be something along these lines...

as we all recognise it from website...

as well as being immediately recognisable it advertises the site as well ???

Richard B · 07 October 2002, 19:57

...or the oval version?

matiboy · 07 October 2002, 20:03

on a triangular burgee shape, flying off a pole/A frame would look good

I have often tried to read the names of boats when out and about in the solent to see if I recognise anyone, this would be a good solution

Mike B · 07 October 2002, 20:31

John

I agree with Pepper that embroidery wins everytime - especially as some transfer tend to run or fade quickly when they get and stay wet for any period of time. However you would be looking at substancially more money.

I would suggest going for transfers for any T / Sweat Shirts to keep the cost down and until you have an idea of how popular they will be and then looking at embriodary for fleeces and burgees.

I am happy to knock up a sample Tee shirt (using transfers) and if you Email (mike@justski.org.uk) your address I will send it upto you for your critical opinion.

I would anticipate T shirt costs to be in the region of £7.50 - Sweatshirts around £15.00 - hooded tops around £19.00 with £1 going to Ribnet for each.

If you are happy and anyone wants to (Wavehumper ?) I can produce custom designs for individuals including the Ribnet logo if people want to contact me direct.

Mike

nigelt · 07 October 2002, 20:48

I suggest just a burgee .

Nigel

jools · 07 October 2002, 21:49

I've dropped a message to a friend who does embroidered T-shirts and stuff

I've also e-mailed him this thread

www.expresslogos.net

I would have though he would be able to knock up a bungee - how big should they be? - and what material for the background?

Mike - I like your transfer t-shirt!
Jools