Ardbeg Redbay Cruise 18th May - Open to all RIBs

donegaldan · 29 March 2013, 16:05

So, for all you single malt fans out there...

Deep Six, along with an assortment of other Redbays will be making
the annual assult on Ardbeg for .... refreshments ?

However, 'tis an open invite to ALL rib owners

Plan as it stands... Saturday 18th May
Departing Redbay 10:30
Leaving Islay 15:30
Leave Rathlin 18:30
Followed up with a hearty BBQ in the Boat Club back at base that evening.

Usual Book / Register Online with the guys in Redbay,
I plan to take Deep Six this year, so first time "I" get to register my boat !
Hope to see a couple of the wingmen for some

Ribochet · 29 March 2013, 16:41

Bloody hell that was quick out of the blocks - 1st willk and now you - I count myself lucky if Tom takes my call - never mind having him on speed dial

Great news - specially as it is now an "open" gig - we'll be there - I assume the Glens will be thawed out by then

Portnahaven · 29 March 2013, 16:59

Look forward to that trip.
Couldn't get the day off last year.

willk · 29 March 2013, 17:17

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Originally Posted by Ribochet

I count myself lucky if Tom takes my call - never mind having him on speed dial

What's this? Have you been PHONING Tom? When you're not actually ADRIFT at sea? I didn't realise that that was an option. I must try it sometime...

Here, this Ardbeg in Summer sounds like a plan. I shall hook up my free Stormforce 6.1 (which will be all washed and gassed up for me as usual) and tow her over to Cushendall for that gig. I may even bring my personal Skipper so I can have a few wee drachms and not have to worry about Rathlin pullin' any fast ones on me on the way home.

I'll tell yiz lads, I have it handy

jumpinjack · 29 March 2013, 17:25

Sounds like a good day out

willk · 29 March 2013, 17:38

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Originally Posted by paulbryson75

Sounds like a good day out

It does. I've just spotted the Easter Newsletter - it seems that donegaldan was careful to omit the bit about the Whisky prize for the Photo Treasure Hunt. Tch! That was the BEST bit

jambo · 29 March 2013, 17:59

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Originally Posted by willk

It does. I've just spotted the Easter Newsletter - it seems that donegaldan was careful to omit the bit about the Whisky prize for the Photo Treasure Hunt. Tch! That was the BEST bit

So are you open to Celtic cousins ? Wx permitting? And if head is clear from ERR!!

willk · 29 March 2013, 18:08

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Originally Posted by jambo

So are you open to Celtic cousins ? Wx permitting? And if head is clear from ERR!!

That looks like the deal as I read it. You up for a leg?

donegaldan · 29 March 2013, 18:19

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Originally Posted by paulbryson75

Sounds like a good day out

Generally a fair amount of it alright.

Always a good excuse to meet with the people we might bump into out there.
Lota friendly faces, and the BBQ is never bad !

I may have failed to mention the bottle of Whiskey, but I've got a good wingman, and figure its in the bag

That is, unless our scottish neighbours sneak in there first, eh Jambo ?

jambo · 29 March 2013, 19:05

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Originally Posted by willk

That looks like the deal as I read it. You up for a leg?

Wx permitting me andy big wingman Honestman could be up for the jaunt. Would be good but dependent on wx. We'll have a chat at ERR. Bit looks good pity we would miss the Barbie!!

jambo · 29 March 2013, 19:07

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Originally Posted by donegaldan

Generally a fair amount of it alright.

Always a good excuse to meet with the people we might bump into out there.
Lota friendly faces, and the BBQ is never bad !

I may have failed to mention the bottle of Whiskey, but I've got a good wingman, and figure its in the bag

That is, unless our scottish neighbours sneak in there first, eh Jambo ?

Your drinking buddy and my big wingman the one and only Honestman depending on wx we'll give you a run for your money. Chat at EER. Cheers
B

Ribochet · 29 March 2013, 19:28

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Originally Posted by willk

It does. I've just spotted the Easter Newsletter -

Who else would fit a "roof rack" onto an 11m Cabin RIB

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two stroke mick · 29 March 2013, 20:54

please inform tom mc that clew bay is in mayo and not galway. but i do like there ribs

tsm

willk · 29 March 2013, 21:13

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Originally Posted by two stroke mick

please inform tom mc that clew bay is in mayo and not galway.

i tot it was in the c? dont mind them tsm - they are clewless...

donegaldan · 06 May 2013, 13:03

So... Now that Easdale has been ticked off the todo list...

Next is the Ardbeg 18th May.

And seeing as Deep Six is still full of gas and ready for some salt water action, the plan is hopefully to hit Ardbeg, Rathlin and a BBQ too.
Possibly some of boats who did not make it to Easdale due to poor WX might want to have a look at this as a nice one day cruise ?

Be cracking to get a nice fleet of boats over to Islay and back - before the ethanol based island products lay waste to the boat owners :-)
That and I need methadone from Easdale,
Already missing the North Channel !

So.... whos game ?

P.S. open to all, but you need to let the lads Redbay know in advance...

willk · 06 May 2013, 13:12

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Originally Posted by donegaldan

...the plan is hopefully to hit Ardbeg, Rathlin and a BBQ too.

Hows about we try not to hit Rathlin too hard?

I'll be on Nav by that late stage of the day - I'll set me alarm clock for a mile off the cliffs...

donegaldan · 06 May 2013, 14:19

Pity I didn't have a bigger boat with radar

I could set the guard zones up to wake you

You reckon you can get her to Ardbeg ok ? just follow the smell in ?

jambo · 06 May 2013, 14:26

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Originally Posted by donegaldan

Pity I didn't have a bigger boat with radar

I could set the guard zones up to wake you

You reckon you can get her to Ardbeg ok ? just follow the smell in ?

No no Dan don't let him navigate by smell............he'll have you round the corner in a wink to Caol Ila

Especially as his nose was never out the stuff at the weekend

willk · 06 May 2013, 14:38

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Originally Posted by jambo

...Especially as his nose was never out the stuff at the weekend

Oi! Remember the undying gratitude that I expressed to you for your hospitality and generosity? Yeah, well it's wearing off...

Honestman · 06 May 2013, 16:53

Sorry Dan, would love to come over but unfortunately working. Curious on your search for Methadone. In my experience you would have a better chance of procuring some in the east end of Glasgow as opposed to a sleepy island. You are aware it's purchase is highly illegal and governed by the Misuse of Drugs Act? Was its use the reason for some unreasonable behaviour at the weekend by the inhabitants of no34. Those middle age women leading you all astray?