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Frequently Asked Questions - General



What is the standard of play likely to be?
Much the same as you will find at most local bridge clubs, in other words highly variable. Most of our clients tend to be people who are determined to have an enjoyable "holiday with bridge". If anything the standard is a little higher on the hotel holidays than on the cruises because those who are really keen can't bear the thought of playing just one session a day.

Are inexperienced players welcome?
Yes (but only if they come with a partner). Sometimes people ring me up concerned that they will spoil other people's game. Believe me, if you play badly your opponents will be delighted to play against you time and again. As long as inexperienced players come along with the target of trying to avoid finishing bottom each session they will get more enjoyment than those who are miserable when they come second!

Are singles welcome?
Most certainly (however we would not recommend that a very inexperienced player comes without a partner). We always guarantee a partner and, to that end, I generally fulfil the role of the "spare player" on cruises, whilst on the hotel holidays we have extra team members to fulfil that role.

Does the group meet other than in the bridge room?
We arrange get-togethers and cocktail parties throughout the our holidays. In particular we always have a get-together for our singles early on the holiday as well as one for our first-timers. Additionally we do our best to try to help sort out non-bridge problems and assist with excursion requirements.

Are non-players welcome?
Of course. We quite often have couples join our cruises, one of whom is a non-player. Indeed our bridge programme on board is such that the bridge sessions take place at times that do not interfere with social activities. On hotel holidays we also get a smattering of non-players but, since the main bridge sessions are at night, they need to be avid readers or keen drinkers!

 

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