lulworth cove sibfest part deux the return - 26/27 May 2012

[dek]

No trailer. out back of van , blow and go.
dek.

[lukewhiting]

Cant make it this time sorry guys!

[xs 400]

scorchio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bingosucks]

phoned pebble bank and the chap said no need to book for a small tent..
alternator on pickup sorted,tent febsealed and new pump up airbed. engine running though was a bit lumpy when it was cold but ran fine in the end
and a ten year old who can`t sleep through exitement!and a scorcher forcast oh yes!!!!

[Trevor G]

We're heading for Poole for Saturday night (from Southampton).
If we're early enough we'll try and track you guys down.
I think Saturday's going to be a bit lumpy with the forecast wind F5 gusting 7!
(We'll be in the Shearwater rather than the Searider.)
Trev
07840 975807

[xs 400]

Originally Posted by Trevor G

We're heading for Poole for Saturday night (from Southampton).
If we're early enough we'll try and track you guys down.
I think Saturday's going to be a bit lumpy with the forecast wind F5 gusting 7!
(We'll be in the Shearwater rather than the Searider.)
Trev
07840 975807

Thanks Trevor, I m watching the wind hoping its going to calm a little.

[xs 400]

thinking depending on what time I can get down fri on

plan A

whether to have a launch/fish in the harbour. depending on wind conditions

high water 2134
sunset 2102

plan B

have a beer do nout

[dek]

Me and my crew dave will be down Friday afternoon.Look for the van with more decals than you can shake a stick .You won't miss it.

Scorchio yes , windy yes ! don't forget the sun screen lotion.
dek.

[matt h]

Will be heading out with Avocet on sat.. Guys that wind and a easterly is not looking good for Sibs.. is there a contingency plan?

[xs 400]

Originally Posted by matt h

Will be heading out with Avocet on sat.. Guys that wind and a easterly is not looking good for Sibs.. is there a contingency plan?

contingency plan if conditions too windy to stay inside the harbour, which is still a large area to have a play.

well keep watching the wind situation, not being expert what is TOO strong for sibs??

at the moment predict force 5 gusting force 7

[PeterM]

Originally Posted by xs 400

at the moment predict force 5 gusting force 7

Without shelter I'd suggest thats too strong . Even in a boat like Avocet has a F7 can become very interesting at times depending on if there is any shelter . In the forecast you 'might' get lucky with a bit of north in it ....

Matt - what time are you & David headingout ? I might leave my Avon in the water friday night and be about on Saturday in and about the harbour and try and catch you.

Trevor - likewise may well look out for you into Poole

[Trevor G]

Originally Posted by PeterM

Matt - what time are you & David headingout ? I might leave my Avon in the water friday night and be about on Saturday in and about the harbour and try and catch you.
Trevor - likewise may well look out for you into Poole

OK - To make things easier - let's set VHF Channel 8 as our working channel for the weekend. I'll monitor 8 (and 16 as usual) when I'm in the area.
Trev

[Avocet]

Tides mean that Oscarguitar and us (with Matt H and his other half on board) can exit the marina from around 9.45am which is what we're planning to do. I'm already fuelled and Oscarguitar is fuelling up tomorrow in readiness.

With regards the wind, the run to Lulworth from Portland isn't very far and once inside the cove is protected from anything but a southerly. There is, however, a long reach of unprotected sea between St Aldhelms and Portland across which an easterly wind can build the waves. The more north there is in the wind, the more protection there will be from the land. I suggest that sibbers stick their noses out of Portland harbour and see what its like. A contingency plan might be just to go round to Weymouth.

Will be monitoring VHF CH08. Trevor, assuming you're staying the night in Poole Quay Boat Haven do you fancy meeting up in the evening for a drink/meal in Poole?

[matt h]

that is toooo much for a sib, im mad but those are over my limits!!

[matt h]

Originally Posted by PeterM

Without shelter I'd suggest thats too strong . Even in a boat like Avocet has a F7 can become very interesting at times depending on if there is any shelter . In the forecast you 'might' get lucky with a bit of north in it ....

Matt - what time are you & David headingout ? I might leave my Avon in the water friday night and be about on Saturday in and about the harbour and try and catch you.

Trevor - likewise may well look out for you into Poole

Good Idea
Will be meeting David around 8.30 or whatever time is good

[bingosucks]

Originally Posted by matt h

that is toooo much for a sib, im mad but those are over my limits!!

it will be ace zooming around the bay in this weather

[xs 400]

thanks guys channel 8 it is.

well keep a weather eye, and have a nose out of the harbour

fingers crossed.

[matt h]

could bring me trusty old Jet ski... those potential big waves sound awesome

[Trevor G]

Originally Posted by Avocet

Trevor, assuming you're staying the night in Poole Quay Boat Haven do you fancy meeting up in the evening for a drink/meal in Poole?

Hi Dave - yes - Plan A is to stay at Poole Quay. It will probably be me and Katie, and we were planning on a Chinese - probably the City Bay Views unless you can suggest a better one?
Meeting up for dinner sounds good.
Let's set a time on Saturday once we know where we are.

Anyone else in the area is welcome to join us.

Trev
07840 975807

[little J]

hmm so whats going on then are we all still going to weymouth or is there a new plan?