Poole meet 1st Jan 2007 - Page 3

Biggles · 18 December 2006, 20:21

Neil,

Where do you want to launch from ?

Was Warsash a good place for you to launch from or is Poole better ?

If its a perfectly calm day I wouldn't mind doing the trip from Warsash but might need help launching if I'm on my own. If its a bit rough or worse then I'll be launching from Poole with Rick.

Keep us posted. General itinery is to be a blast to somewhere with lunch in a local Tavern followed by a trip back. Probably need Nav Lights at this time of year.

Nick.

benc · 18 December 2006, 23:51

I'd like to think I'll be there for this one, will be doing it in my rib rather then the zapcat for this distance though

Not sure if Gray is available, but if he is, im sure he'll be along with me !

Neil Harvey · 19 December 2006, 10:44

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Originally Posted by Biggles

Neil,

Where do you want to launch from ?

Was Warsash a good place for you to launch from or is Poole better ?

If its a perfectly calm day I wouldn't mind doing the trip from Warsash but might need help launching if I'm on my own. If its a bit rough or worse then I'll be launching from Poole with Rick.

Keep us posted. General itinery is to be a blast to somewhere with lunch in a local Tavern followed by a trip back. Probably need Nav Lights at this time of year.

Nick.

Hi Nick,

Was thinking of launching from Poole, but need to try and find some accomodation in the area first.

Went to see Baiter slip that weekend I had to abort. It's shallow like Warsash. Don't normally mind Warsash, but thought I'd get away with not using the rope last time, hence the scraping, the recovery went like a dream!

I'd prefer not to do a Warsash-Poole and return run as I'd like some time to explore the Poole area a bit, and since Warsash-Poole would be weather dependant, finding accomodation last minute might be tricky if that run is not possible.

will keep you posted.

Neil

rickuk3 · 19 December 2006, 19:49

Biggles has sugested that instead of the original plan of having a BBQ on the beach we could moor and have lunch in a pub.
I have had a ring around today and two possible destinations are:

Lulworth Cove 20.7nm from Baiter slip, Poole. The only pub is approx 0.5m from the beach they will be open lunch time new years day and be serving food, children are allowed, but they do expect to be busy.

Weymouth Harbour 28.3nm from Baiter slip, Poole. Lots of pubs nearby, I have spoken to 2 who will be open lunch time New Years day, serving food and allow children.

What would people prefer BBQ or Pub lunch?
Lulworth or Weymouth?

Richard

Biggles · 20 December 2006, 14:55

As stated I would prefer a pub lunch. Saves carrying the food and preparing it.

And I would prefer Weymouth if thats like Poole where you can tie up on the Harbour wall and just walk to the pub.

rickuk3 · 22 December 2006, 18:43

Here is the latest forcast for new years day.
It has changed a lot in the last 12 hours. Looking a bit iffy at the moment but plenty of time for it to change.

Richard

Biggles · 22 December 2006, 19:33

Yeh Rick, Changing by the minute. We'll have to wait and see.

Neil Harvey · 26 December 2006, 10:34

Looks like I spoke too soon.

My cousin has gone and cut down 7 conifer trees and blocked the RIB in.

They won't be cleared until after New Year as all the staff are away and it'll be two days work for 2 peeps to clear it.

I don't think he thought it would be going anywhere at this time of year somehow

Biggles · 26 December 2006, 18:26

I'm still up for this depending on the weather obviously. Just filled the boat up with fuel so she's ready to go. I,m working till Sunday so will only be on the Net a little.

Also would appreciate someone posting a route to Baiter from the M27 etc.

Regards Nick R.

Neil Harvey · 26 December 2006, 21:21

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Originally Posted by Biggles

I'm still up for this depending on the weather obviously. Just filled the boat up with fuel so she's ready to go. I,m working till Sunday so will only be on the Net a little.

Also would appreciate someone posting a route to Baiter from the M27 etc.

Regards Nick R.

Hi Nick,

Taken from the AA website so formatting will be a bit funny, but it shows sistance from last point of reference, direction to follow now and the road to take.

KR

Neil

Start Winchester Service Area (ROAD CHEF) M3
11.7 At junction 13 keep in left hand lane, then join the M27 motorway (signposted M27 West) M27
3.73 Rownhams Service Area (ROAD CHEF) M27
6.78 Continue forward onto the A31 A31
2.42 Rufus Stone Service Area - Travelodge (Stoney Cross Lyndhurst) A31
6.33 Continue forward onto the A31. Entering Poulner Hill A31
3.18 Keep in right hand lanes then continue forward (signposted The West, Dorchester) A31
1.44 At Woolsbridge Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road - A31 (signposted Dorchester) A31
0.08 Travelodge (Ringwood) A31
0.89 At Boundary Lane Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road - A31 (signposted Dorchester) Entering St Leonards A31
0.56 At Azalea Roundabout take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road - A31 A31
0.41 At roundabout take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road - A348 (signposted Bournemouth) A348
0.24 Continue forward onto Ringwood Road - A348. Entering Ferndown A348
0.07 At Tricketts Cross roundabout take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road - A348 (signposted Bournemouth) A348
0.11 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road - A348 A348
2.01 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road - A348 (signposted Poole) A348
0.05 At roundabout take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road - A348 (signposted Poole) Entering Longham A348
0.81 Continue forward onto Ringwood Road - A348. Entering Bournemouth A348
0.59 At Bear Cross Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road - A348 (signposted Poole) A348
0.77 At Poole Lane Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road - A348 (signposted Poole) A348
0.48 At Mountbatten Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road - A3049 (signposted Poole) Entering Poole A3049
0.27 At Alderney Roundabout take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road - B3068 (signposted Town Centre) B3068
0.48 At Ringwood Road roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road - B3068 B3068
0.02 At Ringwood Road roundabout take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road - B3068 B3068
0.29 At Rossmore Roundabout take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road - B3068 (signposted Town Centre) B3068
0.55 At traffic signals continue forward onto Ringwood Road - B3068 (signposted Town Centre) B3068
0.96 At Constitution Hill Roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Ringwood Road - B3068 B3068
0.13 The Shah, at traffic signals continue forward onto Longfleet Road - B3068 B3068
h Longfleet Connect B3068
0.16 Turn left onto Elizabeth Road - A350 A350
0.19 At The George roundabout take the 1st exit onto Kingland Road - B3093 (signposted Dolphin Shopping Centre) B3093
0.13 At Kingland Road roundabout take the 1st exit onto Kingland Road - B3093 B3093
0.04 At roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Seldown Bridge (signposted Dolphin Shopping Centre) Seldown Bridge
0.32 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Furnell Road Furnell Road
0.12 Turn left onto Labrador Drive Labrador Drive
0.11 Turn left onto Labrador Drive Labrador Drive
0.06 Finish on Labrador Drive,Poole Unclassified

Biggles · 26 December 2006, 21:24

Bloody hell,

Can i just log on to the AA website and get that ?

rickuk3 · 26 December 2006, 21:36

What time do people want to leave Poole? How about 10:00 -10:30
The weather maps are not looking to good at the moment but are changing hourly, we will have to see how things develop during the week.
Richard

Nos4r2 · 26 December 2006, 23:27

The AA route isn't the easiest way when towing.

From the M27 follow signs to Ringwood then Bournemouth via A338.

When you get to the 50 limits follow signs for Poole.
Pick up signs for Poole Town centre when they appear then signs for Poole Park

Pass Poole Park boating lake on your left. At the roundabout take the 1st exit.

Pick up the brown signs for Public Slipway.

If you get lost at any time follow signs for Poole Quay (there's loads). Drive ALL the way along the Quay with the water on your right. Take the 1st proper right turn then after about 300 yards turn right into the carpark with the slipway in. Slipway is right at the end of the carpark. There's taps there for flushing.

Biggles · 26 December 2006, 23:29

Rick,

1000 hrs for 1030 hrs is fine. As you say lets see what the weather brings.

Nos thanks for the directions. Must get Autoroute loaded back on. Would make things simpler.

Nos4r2 · 26 December 2006, 23:33

No probs

When you get to Ringwood stick in the left lane for Bournemouth A338 and ignore the signs for Poole-it's an arse of a road to tow on.

BTW ignore the 'quay visitors' signs-it's the ones that say Poole Quay that you want. The visitors ones will send you to a carpark.

micheal · 27 December 2006, 10:03

Hi Everyone,

I'm local to Poole & thought this might be of interest if your visit stays more local than Lulworth due to weather:

http://www.pooletourism.com/eventsca...curanceId=6780

Its the New Year's Day Bath Race held on the town quay & can be good fun to watch.....just a thought.

Have a great day.

Micheal

P.S. Would follow Nos4r2's directions especially if towing.

Juspalm · 27 December 2006, 16:01

Whats the plan? I was thinking about coming round from Weymouth, if the weather is ok.

Biggles · 27 December 2006, 16:04

I think we are all waiting to see what the weather is going to do.

Would be nice to meet up with you though.

Regards Nick R.

rickuk3 · 28 December 2006, 21:57

The forcasts for new years day are not looking good at the moment

Solent area: W 4-5
Poole area: W 5-6
Weymouth area: W 6-7
Still have a few days for things to change but not looking hopeful.
May be time to start thinking about possible alternative destinations, Poole to Studland , Poole to Swanage, or explore the bits of Poole harbour you always mean to see but never do (the worlds second largest harbour).
Richard

AndrewH · 28 December 2006, 22:26

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Originally Posted by rickuk3

May be time to start thinking about possible alternative destinations, Poole to Studland , Poole to Swanage, or explore the bits of Poole harbour you always mean to see but never do (the worlds second largest harbour).
Richard

If you're planning on staying local then you can always have a bit of a burn around in Poole bay. NB although the harbour speed limit is a inapplicable as it is off season it'd be a bit of a p!sser for everyone else to have al load of RIBs screaming around the harbour. After that you can always head up the Wareham channel. Although the trip up the channel is pretty pedestrian (6 knt limit through the nature area) you can tie up at Wareham quay and the sample any of the pubs in the town (only 5 mins walk from quay).

Another option if you're staying in the harbour is to see if the Shell Bay fish restaurant is open. They've got top tucker and I seem to remember they even have a small jetty so that you can moor up and walk straight in.

Shell bay itself is shallow enough that you can take the bows of a RIB straight up onto the beach. Could be good for a beach BBQ, and only just outside the harbour

Just a few thoughts

Andrew