Alderney Floptilla RIB Rally - 22 to 24 July 2011

[Paul Cannell]

[quote=Trevor G;399204] Hi All
Yes - I'm happy to co-ordinate the passage plans etc from the Solent end of things.
As it's quite likely that some people will just want to do the 1st weekend bit and others spend longer in the CI area, when we get nearer the time we can work out a plan to try and make sure everyone has a buddy for their intended return time and date.

As for all of these trips - it must be stressed that every skipper and boat is responsible for their own passage planning and for their boat's safety and suitability for the crossings.
Trev

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by Trevor G

Yes - I'm happy to co-ordinate the passage plans etc from the Solent end of things.

[jokaboat]

Originally Posted by Trevor G

when we get nearer the time we can work out a plan to try and make sure everyone has a buddy for their intended return time and date.

The SB&R group will be returning on the Sunday en mass so if anyone is lost for a buddy they're more than welcome to join us.

I suspect the Friday will be OK as so many boats are crossing more or less at the same time it will be pretty busy

[mark241]

Looking at the diary, we are unable to depart on Friday the 22nd due to work commitments. We are though still considering joining the Floptilla and extended cruising itinerary to Guernsey etc. with the intention of crossing on the morning of Saturday 23rd. I/we would therefore be interested to hear from anyone else who might wish to do the same.
Mark

[Channel Ribs]

With June just around the corner it would be good to start and firm things up.

Obviously the weather has the final say, so bearing that in mind...

How many boats/people are planning on making the Friday crossing?

How many on the Saturday?

Do the suggested Fish and Chips / BBQ sound ok for all?

Who prefers something shore-based on the Saturday and who would like to take the boats back out?

And finally how many are planning to extend the cruise?

[Erin]

Erin +1. Arriving Friday. Boat excursion and/or land tour would be good. Chippy and BBQ fine. Probably not doing extended cruise.

If peeps want to quote the above in their replies and add their details we should be able to build up a definitive list.

[gotchiguy]

Originally Posted by Erin

Erin +1. Arriving Friday. Boat excursion and/or land tour would be good. Chippy and BBQ fine. Probably not doing extended cruise.

If peeps want to quote the above in their replies and add their details we should be able to build up a definitive list.

Maybe a more ordered format would help? Maybe following a:

• Username - Day of arrival - Saturday pref. - Food pref. - No. of people - Departure point - Extended cruise Y/N

Sort of format?

1. Erin - Friday - Boat/Land - Chippy/BBQ - 2 - Jersey - No
2. Gotchiguy - Thursday/Friday - Boat/land - Chippy/BBQ - 4 - Portsmouth - Yes

If people just keep quoting that and simply add[*] before their details it should work.

As alluded to above, Gotchimum and Gotchigran have decided to descend onto the island GG can't walk so GM will be hiring a car. Many have met GM and will understand how.....special...she is. Think that X1000 for her mother!!! (she's French too). They are staying in the Braye beach for two nights (flying Aurigny) and we are camping.....yay. I will persuade them to keep themselves to themselves but they may be around a little bit offering a smattering of "Stupid Boy"s etc. I would avoid them if at all possible.

Anyway, this evening we are driving down to Portsmouth and catching the overnighter to St. Malo. VM in the water inc. shakedown run tomorrow, then Wednesday up to Alderney and Friday up to Portmouth ('tho looking at the weather we may try and push that to Thursday afternoon).


Oh and of course, what is going to be the itinerary for the extended cruise......? We did Sark and Guernsey last year which was great fun and we have no problem at all returning. We never got round to doing Herm last year so maybe that would be an idea?

None of you seemed overly enamoured with them last time, but here is one of my Google maps of proposed routes for the Saturday. NOTE: NOT FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES.

[Mollers]

Many have met GM and will understand how.....special...she is. [/QUOTE]

I've met Mrs. Gotch. She is a lovely lady and VERY astute judge of character.

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by Mollers

I've met Mrs. Gotch. She is a lovely lady and VERY astute judge of character.

Seconded

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by gotchiguy

Oh and of course, what is going to be the itinerary for the extended cruise......?

This from the page before this one...

Friday 22nd of July

Inbound passages to Alderney.
Drinks on arrival followed by al fresco Fish & Chips.

Saturday 23rd

Guided walk of Alderney, with pub lunch in town (meeting up with those that didn't fancy the walking part).
Barbecue and bring your own.

Sunday 24th

Passage to Sark, sheep racing from midday, camp in Sark.

Monday 25th

Round the islands of Sark and Herm, fuel and lunch in Guernsey, back to Sark.

Edit: Lunch on Herm followed by fuel in Guernsey before returning to Sark?

Tuesday 26th

Passage to Jersey, via the north coast, Ecrehous and lunch in Cartaret, night(s) in Jersey.

Thursday 28th

Return to home ports.

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by gotchiguy

Maybe a more ordered format would help?

[GeoffChopper]

Not sure that I will be available due to family holiday but even if I were I think this would be a trip to far for my 5.6m rib with 80l fuel tank, cat c. Although as a group it might be possible?

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by GeoffChopper

I think this would be a trip to far for my 5.6m rib with 80l fuel tank, cat c. Although as a group it might be possible?

Everything is possible

People with smaller boats are considering it, as are lots of people with RCD C boats.

Your experience and the hardiness of your crew, the ability to carry extra fuel, cruising speeds of all of that lot combined are factors.

As far as equipment I suggest a fixed VHF and radar reflector in addition to all the usual like lifejackets, flares, provisions etc.

If you do feel up to it, you will be made very welcome by all.

[gotchiguy]

Originally Posted by Channel Ribs

People with smaller boats are considering it, as are lots of people with RCD C boats.

Into the Red is cat C. Afaik it means nothing.

[GeoffChopper]

Interesting that you think the boat would be capable, I think I'd like to get a bit more experience before such a long cruise, but hopefully tag along sometime in the future, cheers

[jokaboat]

SB&R contingent

Currently 6 boats crossing on Friday. Returning Sunday.

Water based excursion on Saturday, coupled with a bit of land based wandering as appropriate.

Beer on arrival, not got beyond that in the planning but we'll fit in with whatever, if we eat separately we'll join you guys for beer ar appropriate times

[mainbrayce]

We are very much looking forward to welcoming you back to Alderney! Sadly we have not persuaded the H & S authorities in Guernsey that installing a petrol fuelling system in the harbour would be a good idea but we are getting more efficient all the time within our limitations! However, as always it would be great to have an idea of what petrol is required and we can offer you all 9p off the petrol station pump price.

If there is anything else we can help with to make your visit to Alderney easier and generally more pleasant please let us know.

[jokaboat]

Originally Posted by mainbrayce

we can offer you all 9p off the petrol station pump price.

If there is anything else we can help with to make your visit to Alderney easier and generally more pleasant please let us know.

That's brilliant, I'll ask the SB&R skippers for their estimates and will let you know.

[bedajim]

Originally Posted by mainbrayce

We are very much looking forward to welcoming you back to Alderney! Sadly we have not persuaded the H & S authorities in Guernsey that installing a petrol fuelling system in the harbour would be a good idea but we are getting more efficient all the time within our limitations! However, as always it would be great to have an idea of what petrol is required and we can offer you all 9p off the petrol station pump price.

If there is anything else we can help with to make your visit to Alderney easier and generally more pleasant please let us know.

An extra meter of fuel hose and a hand valve on the end

[Channel Ribs]

At the risk of getting back on topic.....

Erin - Friday - Boat or land - Chippy & BBQ x2
Gotchiguy - Thursday/Friday - Boat or land - Chippy & BBQ x4
SB&R 6 - Friday - Boat & land if poss - Chippy / BBQ ?

Total so far: 8 boats, 18 people.