Channel Islands Camping Cruise

[Richard B]

Sounds like you're going to have a busy weekend, Dom!

I don't know what the Gurnsey fuelling arrangements are like, but I guess that your assistance would remove the dependancy on tidal access?

[mstacey]

Charles

How about a list of the runners please, then we will all know whos going and can make appropriate plans for departure in company, meeting points ?

Clarky

Have to check on the situation in Exmouth, a lot of building work is going on around the docks and parking was a problem when I was last down, hope to get down in the next week to take a look.
If its a no go then will have to review where evrybody else is leaving from.

[mstacey]

Originally posted by Louise


Martin - where are you launching from?

Lousie,

I'm thinking of exmouth but may change to Lymington

[Dave Clarkson]

Martin,
Based on the lack of response, I'll probably launch at Lymington.
Regards,
Dave

[Charles]

Hi Richard and Louise, consider yourselves official co-ordinators of the departure
I will e-mail you what I have thus far and you can begin dispersing this info to all and sundry. I had to look up where Exmouth was this morning, so your local Brittania knowledge would be handy!

[Mike C]

Richard & Louise,

I'd be happy to lend a hand organising a Solent departure. Lymington Yacht Harbour quoted me very reasonable car and trailer parking the other week, so we could probably arrange a block booking!? Launching is round the corner at the public slip.

My provisional plan at the moment is to launch Thursday evening and stay on a pontoon so we can leave early on Friday morning. (Previous post mentioned 7AM - YUK!).

I'm off to work now, and busy tomorrow, but will e-mail you by Thursday to see if you would like some help!

Mike C

[mstacey]

Originally posted by Clarky
Martin,
Based on the lack of response, I'll probably launch at Lymington.
Regards,
Dave

Ok Dave, Lymington its is then.

I shall try to go down on the Thursday afternoon and stay over ready for the early morning start.

[Richard B]

Originally posted by Mike C
I'd be happy to lend a hand organising a Solent departure...

That sounds like a good idea, Mike, 'specially if we head out to East Solent first. Time to get the charts out!

[Mike C]

Charles........ One for you! (Or any Herm-ite who may be reading this)

I've just been looking at the chart for Herm and I'm a bit concerned about mooring. Apparently all the mooring buoys dry, so are you planning on drying on the beach, just anchoring off, or do you have a 'cunning plan'?

Problem is, I'm not sure if I can get my leg up high enough for drying, (if you'll pardon the expression) and need to check insurance if overnighting on an anchor!

Mike - I hope I tied that knot tight enough - C

[Charles]

Originally posted by Mike C
Charles........ One for you! (Or any Herm-ite who may be reading this)

I've just been looking at the chart for Herm and I'm a bit concerned about mooring. Apparently all the mooring buoys dry, so are you planning on drying on the beach, just anchoring off, or do you have a 'cunning plan'?
C

Hi Mike-
Not true, if you study the charts carefully, in the south west corner(ish) you will see the Rosaire Steps, with a chaneel that runs past it. This does not dry out. In fact the Trident ferry which services Herm from Gsy uses this spot at low tide for emabarcation etc.
A good anchor is a must!