Around the isle of wight - after cowes fireworks

benc · 25 July 2006, 23:03

Hi Guys,

Anyone interested in doing a late night cruise around the island after the fireworks finish on cowes fireworks evening?

Cheers

Ben

Gray · 25 July 2006, 23:22

Great idea as all the Ribnet cruises seem to be during daylight hours. I've got a spot with Benc, should be really good experience to actually 'navigate' for once!

Rogue Wave · 26 July 2006, 10:50

there is an awful lot of boats on the water that night, mostly under the influence of booze so be careful! also if yo must do it then go via Yarmouth and the Needles first

benc · 26 July 2006, 12:22

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

there is an awful lot of boats on the water that night, mostly under the influence of booze so be careful! also if yo must do it then go via Yarmouth and the Needles first

Good call, I tend to think about going that way anyway for some reason

pop · 26 July 2006, 14:46

benc you thought like that because you know that you would have the swell up your arse then

have fun wish i could come but i am working all week

Richard B · 26 July 2006, 19:08

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

there is an awful lot of boats on the water that night, mostly under the influence of booze so be careful! also if yo must do it then go via Yarmouth and the Needles first

That's top quality advice. If you head west from Cowes you'll be away from the riffraff in ten minutes.

Not sure that I'd intentionally make a night passage round the back of the island - there's a lot of junk in the water! If there's a lot of cloud cover you might want to consider your options...

Anyway, have a good passage and stay well offshore.

benc · 26 July 2006, 19:22

Well, the other option would be a cruise to poole... or brighton... just want to do something at night, all cruises are during the day, but it would be good to do something a bit different

Really appreciate the advise guys

Richard B · 26 July 2006, 19:28

What date is Cowes Fireworks? (Yeah, I know I'm not on the ball this season

) Given a good forecast, I might just get an overnight pass-out!

benc · 26 July 2006, 20:00

I believe its next friday, would be great with more company

We obviously wouldnt go it alone

Richard B · 26 July 2006, 20:07

I'll have to speak to the "long-haired colonel"!

benc · 26 July 2006, 20:09

The old ball and chain eh

Hows the sprog by the way?

Richard B · 26 July 2006, 20:18

He's a little charmer!

benc · 26 July 2006, 20:38

Maybe he needs another night with mummy

Kids seem to like to be alone with mummy on friday nights....

lol

Headhunter · 27 July 2006, 00:53

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Originally Posted by Richard B

What date is Cowes Fireworks? (Yeah, I know I'm not on the ball this season

) Given a good forecast, I might just get an overnight pass-out!

Richard

The fireworks are Friday 4th August commencing 21.30.

John

Dylan · 03 August 2006, 21:25

DJL and I will be at the fireworks, and might be up for a late night trip.

Call us up Ch77 - Bumblebee

Regards,
Dylan

benc · 04 August 2006, 00:04

I've a feeling the radio might be busy, can you pm me a mobile number?

DJL · 04 August 2006, 00:52

Hi Ben,

My mob number: 07908 694 208

Cheers,
Daniel