Cruising around the island ...

hannah · 20 October 2005, 10:57

During half term week?

I havn't been out for ages!!!

brucehawsker · 20 October 2005, 12:35

taking three young men (aged 16) out on 28th Oct for a spin..... PM me if you would like to join us..... ....

steve b · 20 October 2005, 14:34

If I dont sell me rib by then

I could be there

depends on the darkside (wife)

steve

hannah · 20 October 2005, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve b

If I dont sell me rib by then

I could be there

depends on the darkside (wife)

steve

lol how harsh

steve b · 20 October 2005, 16:18

you have not met the darkside!!!!

hannah · 24 October 2005, 08:49

ok fair enough

hannah · 24 October 2005, 08:51

any others!?!?

Tim M · 24 October 2005, 12:25

Well if you can garentee me a lovly sunny day with no or very little wind then I will say yes!

Paul Beaurain · 25 October 2005, 21:07

The weather was blowing a westerly 7.
We launched from Calshot and headed for Yarmouth. Not possible too wet too much waves. We went over to Cowes and with the wind just south of west took a little shelter by sticking close to the island shoreline.
Arrived Yarmouth - beautiful sunshine fantastic. took 1.5 hours.
lunch and stick of rock purchased (proof for wife back home!) No dolphin today.
Trip back was brilliant westerly winds blowing 30 knots tide running to to the east. engine trimmed up all the way. we (my 10 year old son and I) had the best run ever. the spray creating our own rainbows.
Recovery of heavy 6.3m boat difficult in conditions.
Arrived home (Northamptonshire) wet clothes now in washing machine.
Navman wet electronics not at their best - hope they dry out

If you do the island this week - it will be a real achievement.
Ribbing at its best.
Paul

Tim M · 25 October 2005, 21:11

I tried to do this trip the other day but it was more than a little wet in my 4.1m! Ended up heading for home half way accross. As you say recovery on that little slip is very interesting when the wind blows; I recovered collecting a huge amount of seaweed and half a bucket in the process.

benc · 30 October 2005, 18:55

Any plans to still do a trip soon? i'd be up for it... could do mid week, or weekend... would be great to get out on the boat with a purpose to do for the day again

steve b · 01 November 2005, 19:34

Sorry I could not make it last week

as

I sold me rib (Humber 4.5) 60 hp 2 stroke

Iam now ribless sniff sniff

still I will be ordering a solent soon

I have withdrawal already its not been a week yet and I miss her lots

steve

The Jackeens · 02 November 2005, 07:30

We could be up for this trip in good weather over the next couple of weeks

Us

BTW great boat choice Steve B !!!

steve b · 02 November 2005, 20:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Jackeens

We could be up for this trip in good weather over the next couple of weeks

Us

BTW great boat choice Steve B !!!

I will let u know as and when it happens

the launch will be a big event

lots of booze and birds !!

steve

The Jackeens · 03 November 2005, 06:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve b

I will let u know as and when it happens

the launch will be a big event

Cool

Us

hannah · 03 November 2005, 11:16

sadly , didnt get out in the half term , i think our boating season is over .

Still , definetly don't feel like i've missed out , got more than enough ribbing done in the summer.!!!

The Jackeens · 04 November 2005, 07:05

We'll be doing little spins all winter hopefully.

Over to Cowes and a few hot drinks, Yarmouth for lunch, feel you've earned it on a chilly day

Us