Largs to Portavadie cruise - 27th and 28th July - Page 3

SPR · 17 July 2013, 07:54

I will chase up organisers today and report back

dougcrock · 17 July 2013, 09:47

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Originally Posted by macattack101

It's just been announced that inverkip chimney will come down on the 28th so you might have the chance of watching that on your trip.

will try to rv with you at portavadie on Sunday and then will be going to watch inverkip chimney
its scheduled to go at 2200hrs

POWER Station Chimney Explosion Date Confirmed

9D280 · 17 July 2013, 15:48

Other couple of points to note about the "through Kilbirnie" route - check traffic Scotland - the Lochwinnoch - Kilbirnie road was closed for ? long a couple of weeks ago (didn't get a chance to read the entire tomb of an essay they put on the sign

).

Also there is a Tesco in Kilbirnie that don't mind you filling boat tanks at supermarket prices and is a nice easy tow through the pumps.

And an independant garage on the "back road" to Dalry that does "properly filled" filled rolls as well as not being annoyed with boats fillig up!

So annoyed about missing the chimney......

9D280 · 18 July 2013, 10:08

OK, had a look at Traffic scotland - Cancel the roadworks warning - they appear to have finished.

Petrol comments still stand!

lump1066 · 22 July 2013, 11:38

Any update on the plan?

Xk59D · 22 July 2013, 11:46

my boat is in at the kip waiting :-)

i'm also going to the power station demolition. it is a whole 200 yards from the marina :-)

cheers

lump1066 · 22 July 2013, 11:48

I'll be towing through from Port Edgar on Saturday morning - just wondering how early will have to be on the road...

mattvolvo1 · 22 July 2013, 12:44

well Folks I can confirm the weather is going to be pretty good this weekend! So dont be shy and come up on the cruise!
Just so you are all aware if you are not staying the night there is no charge for you coming in but if you are staying overnight there is a very nice reduced rate

donald463 · 24 July 2013, 18:10

Looks like only me going!!
No timetable or plan posted as yet.

SPR · 24 July 2013, 18:17

hi all,

I been trying to confirm things - as it stands I received email from the organisers today.

Stating due to various reasons the two of them can no longer attend. And they need to postpone the event as planned, although if anybody still want to do it they can!

Not ideal - I am just the messenger - they talking trying again in September.

If you need advice on passage plan let me know, I will try and assist if I can.

regards

Scott

donald463 · 24 July 2013, 18:57

I'm booked in at Portavadie and still intend to go.weather looks OK.
Am planning to be in water at Largs for 9 am Saturday.
Had thought of visiting Tarbert and up Loch Fyne but wondered whether there is anywhere to put in at Lochranza.
What about round Arran on Sunday (nice lunch at Lamlash)if weather OK or Clyde if not so good.

SPR · 24 July 2013, 19:16

Matt at Portavadie will look after you all.

S.

jambo · 24 July 2013, 19:23

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Originally Posted by donald463

I'm booked in at Portavadie and still intend to go.weather looks OK.
Am planning to be in water at Largs for 9 am Saturday.
Had thought of visiting Tarbert and up Loch Fyne but wondered whether there is anywhere to put in at Lochranza.
What about round Arran on Sunday (nice lunch at Lamlash)if weather OK or Clyde if not so good.

Donald there's a pontoon at Lochranza

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donald463 · 24 July 2013, 19:40

Thanks

Perroboy · 24 July 2013, 19:45

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Originally Posted by jambo

Donald there's a pontoon at Lochranza

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Also good freshly made sandwiches ( not cheap) near the pontoons and a pub with food not far away.Lovely place!!

lump1066 · 24 July 2013, 20:55

I'm definitely in. Launching Largs at 10, then plan to go up kyles then on to Portavadie. Worst case meet up for food and beers there in the evening.

donald463 · 24 July 2013, 21:03

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Originally Posted by lump1066

I'm definitely in. Launching Largs at 10, then plan to go up kyles then on to Portavadie. Worst case meet up for food and beers there in the evening.

Only 30 miles to Portavadie, worthwhile calling in somewhere for a visit en route.

jambo · 24 July 2013, 22:18

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Originally Posted by donald463

Only 30 miles to Portavadie, worthwhile calling in somewhere for a visit en route.

Kames Hotel springs right to mind as does Rothesay. Have a good one.

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lump1066 · 24 July 2013, 22:57

Absolutely, want to drop into as many places as possible on way to Portavadie. Up for anything really - only issue is that i can't be in Largs before 10am as coming through from Port Edgar on Saturday morning. Kames Hotel and Rothesay definitely stops for one direction. Never been out on RIB on Clyde before, have been windsurfing there as a kid, but that was a LONG time ago ;-)

donald463 · 25 July 2013, 06:24

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Originally Posted by lump1066

Absolutely, want to drop into as many places as possible on way to Portavadie. Up for anything really - only issue is that i can't be in Largs before 10am as coming through from Port Edgar on Saturday morning. Kames Hotel and Rothesay definitely stops for one direction. Never been out on RIB on Clyde before, have been windsurfing there as a kid, but that was a LONG time ago ;-)

Only been a couple of times from Largs but happy to wait until 10am for set off if it helps.