What is the M3 Festival event in August?

SYC M3 | Briefing Notes

Poker Run

Objective

To complete the Poker Run you will need to visit each of the five checkpoints located out in the New Forest.?At each checkpoint you will draw a card (blind) from the deck help by the checkpoint team. At the finish you will receive a sixth bonus card if you are back before 15:00.?The winner of the poker run will be the holder of the best poker hand.

Trophies

For each of the two classes there is a trophy for the Poker Run and a separate trophy for the Best Looking Car.

Our event sponsors Riela Yachts will also present a perpetual trophy for the ultimate best Poker Hand.

Rules of the Game

1.?????You can visit the checkpoints in any order.

2.?????Drawn cards will be marked with your vehicle’s registration number.

3.?????No racing on the public highway.

You have been given more than three hours to visit all the checkpoints and return to the start/finish line.

4.?????Your vehicles will be entered into either the Gas Guzzler or Green Gem class.?This is based on fuel economy - the dividing line is set at 45mpg.

General Advice

1.?????Event Registration starts at 9:30. On arrival you should park up and report to Event Admin.?Teas & Coffees will be served along with some breakfast which is included in your entry fee.

2.?????Your vehicle entry also includes General Admission for two people for the SYC M3 afternoon event. You can have as many people as you like in your car, but any extras that you want to bring to the afternoon event will require their own ticket.

3.?????Your vehicle will also be entered into the Best Looking Car competition for your class.?Our judges are briefed to choose the one that they think looks best.?We have selected judges with little or no technical knowledge of cars.?So feel free to decorate your car in any way you believe may increase your chances of winning.

4.?????The New Forest is a wilderness nature reserve and features free roaming ponies, cyclists walkers and children.?Typically the speed limit is 40mph on the open road and 30mph in the towns and villages.?If the weather is at all nice there will be numerous other road users. Please drive with caution and plan your route accordingly.

5.?????There are some local residents right by the event venue, please help us by keeping noise levels appropriately low – for example loud engine noises are best saved for the checkpoints.

6.?????Speed at the event location is 20mph down the approach road and 5mph around the parking areas.

7.?????Food and Drink (Hot and Cold) is available at the event including vegan options and the vendors will all accept contactless payment.?A portion of the proceeds will go to the supported charities. ?Alcoholic beverages will be available for sale so please make appropriate arrangements to avoid any drink driving.

8.?????Parking: You will be directed to the allocated parking area for Poker Run participants.

9.?????Toilets: For your comfort, we have invested in some high quality facilities.

10.??Entertainment: We have two live music acts as well as a a bouncy castle for the kids and some inflatable target activity.?In addition, as this is a micro-festival, we have hair braiding, face painting and of course body/face glitter (for a modest contribution to the charity fund).

11.??Weather: The forecast is for strong sunshine, so in addition to any lawn chairs and picnic blankets you may have planned to bring, you should think about how to protect yourselves from the UV.?Sunhats, sunscreen and even long sleeves are the thing.?We are arranging plenty of water to be available to help you stay hydrated, so maybe a water bottle too.

12.??Raffle/Auction: We have some nice prizes to offer in the raffle and may have one or two nice items to auction off.?We can take contactless payments for that or notes – no coins please.

13.??Emergency Number: If you breakdown and need assistance call Liam +44 7896 937 100

14.??No Pets are allowed by the venue.

Poker Run Schedule

·???????Registration???????9:30 – 10:30

·???????Briefing???????????????10:30

·???????Start????????????????????11:00

·???????Finish???????????????????14:00 – 14:30

Afternoon Event Schedule

·???????General Admission ??????????????????????????????????????from 14:00

·???????Food & Drink ?????????????????????????????????????????????????15:00 – 20:00

·???????Live Music –Vintage Candy?????????????????????????16:30 – 17:30

·???????Live Music – Made for Radio?????????????????????18:00 – 18:45

·???????Raffle & Auction ???????????????????????????????????????????18:45 – 19:15

·???????Live Music – Made for Radio ????????????????????19:15 – 20:00

·???????Exit from the Site??????????????????????????????????????????by 21:30

Locations

Checkpoints

·???????TBC

·???????TBC: Shappen Stores, Ringwood Rd, Burley, BH24 4AB

·???????RWD: The Old Electric Light Station, Beaulieu, SO42 7ZL

·???????TBC : ?Green Dragon Public House - Canterton Ln, Brook, SO43 7HE

·???????Occam Marine: Tile Barn Farm, Lymington Road, Brockenhurst, 50°48'36.7"N 1°34'18.8"W

Start Finish

·???????Ashurst Lodge, Ashurst, SO40 7AA

General Admission and Under 16’s

General Advice

1.?????There are some local residents right by the event venue, please help us by keeping noise levels appropriately low as you arrive and depart.

2.?????Speed at the event location is 20mph down the approach road and 5mpg around the parking areas.

3.?????Food and Drink (Hot and Cold) is available at the event including vegan options and the vendors will all accept contactless payment.?A portion of the proceeds will go to the supported charities.?Alcoholic beverages will be available for sale so please make appropriate arrangements to avoid any drink driving.

4.?????Parking: You will be directed to the allocated parking area for General Admission ticketholders.

5.?????Toilets: For your comfort, we have invested in some high quality facilities.

6.?????Entertainment: We have two live music acts as well as a a bouncy castle for the kids and some inflatable target activity.?In addition, as this is a micro-festival, we have hair braiding, face painting and of course body/face glitter (for a modest contribution to the charity fund).

7.?????Weather: The forecast is for strong sunshine, so in addition to any lawn chairs and picnic blankets you may have planned to bring, you should think about how to protect yourselves from the UV.?Sunhats, sunscreen and even long sleeves are the thing.?We are arranging plenty of water to be available to help you stay hydrated, so maybe a water bottle too.

8.?????Raffle/Auction: We have some nice prizes to offer in the raffle and may have one or two nice items to auction off.?We can take contactless payments for that or notes – no coins please.

9.?????Getting there:

a.?????If arriving by public transport the venue is a pleasant walk from Ashurst train station.

b.?????Ashurst Lodge is down a small side road off the Lyndhurst Road between Ashurst and Lyndhurst.

c.?????The New Forest is a wilderness nature reserve and features free roaming ponies, cyclists walkers and children.?Typically the speed limit is 40mph on the open road and 30mph in the towns and villages.?If the weather is at all nice there will be numerous other road users. Please drive with caution and plan your route accordingly.

10.??No Pets are allowed by the venue.

Afternoon Event Schedule

·???????General Admission ??????????????????????????????????????from 15:00

·???????Food & Drink ?????????????????????????????????????????????????15:00 – 20:00

·???????Live Music –Vintage Candy?????????????????????????16:30 – 17:30

·???????Live Music – Made for Radio?????????????????????18:00 – 18:45

·???????Raffle & Auction ???????????????????????????????????????????18:45 – 19:15

·???????Live Music – Made for Radio ????????????????????19:15 – 20:00

·???????Exit from the Site??????????????????????????????????????????by 21:30

Sponsorship Packages

Sponsorship Packages

Sponsorship - Checkpoint = ￡450

Sponsorship - Other

Photographer ￡250.00

Lawn Games ￡250.00

Face Paint ￡250.00

Breakfast ￡500.00

Marquee ￡500.00

Marshalls ￡500

Band ￡500.00

Bar ￡500.00

All Packages Include:

Posting on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter.

Sponsor mention in 1 post per month on social media platforms

"Special thanks" message/acknowledgement published on social media platforms after the event.

Sponsor logo listing on www.superyachtcharities.com event page

For further information on sponsorship packages contact

[email protected]