Pwllheli North Wales Mass RIB Gathering - weekend 7/8 June 2008

[floater]

this does

http://www.professional-powerboat-tr...k/location.htm

as i said in earlier in the post there are loads of camps sites within a 5 mile radius

Andy

[Davidgriffiths]

Work means I can't make it over on Saturday, but will be there on Sunday to get to Arklow.

So as not to slow things down is there any plan for pairing similar boats up before our early start.

Alternatively is anyone thinking about going from the Anglesey side, (Chris's slip at Caernarfon).

Thanks

David

[Eugene Wixted]

Hi All,

I have spoken with Arklow Sailing Club and the Commodore Paul Barrett would like to welcome rib crews and offer the facilities of the club to those taking part in the rib run. The bar will be open and tea and coffee will be available.

Bridgewater Shopping Centre recently opened on the north quay and has O'Briens Sandwich Bar, Eddie Rockets fast food outlet and a Food Court etc.

I will be on the quay with some club members who can help with refuelling.

Eugene

www.arklowseatours.com

[Northern Tim]

Sounds good Eugene - Thanks!!!

Are there any small RIBs going out on Saturday, (I'm 3.5m with 25hp)?

I'm joining David Griffiths on Sunday but don't want to be stuck ashore on Saturday. Having said that, I don't want to hold anyone back by being too slow, and definately wouldn't make it anywhere near New Quay anyway.

[floater]

Hi I will be out on Saturday but I hav'nt made any firm plans

may go to shell island or Barmouth or just play in the Bay or join the others

depends on family and arrangements and weather

give us a shout on the vhf

but will be launching at Pwllheli


Andy

[Northern Tim]

If you're just heading to Barmouth, I may launch and follow you!
(if that's ok )

[Viper]

Hi,

Have you any timings for Saturday?

Can't make the whole weekend but am in Cardigan and could meet up with the mass gathering.


V.

[floater]

Hi Jono

What channel on the vhf are you operating on sat/sun ?

10:30 am sat in the harbour or where
8.00 am sun in the harbour or where

i am planning to meet Martx007 on the slip at 7:30 sun

cheers Andy

[martx007]

Jono,

As Andy mentioned to me, did you need your passport when you went over last?

Martin

[Northern Tim]

Thanks to all for a cracking weekend (No pun intended, Anglesey Dave!).
It was great to meet you all.

Thanks especially to Ian and to David Griffiths for the ride.

[martx007]

A little vid of the trip to Ireland for Lunch. Thanks Guys for a great trip and Fl-Andy-oater for using his boat.

Thanks Eugene for the welcomed hospitality when we arrived!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6-kGucPMWU

[peter pan]

Eugene,

Thank you for all your help with the refuelling this weekend, and the kind hospitality of the sailing club. A great welcome and a great trip.

Thanks to everyone for a great weekend, really good fun.

Hope to see more pics.

Dave

[Lets go boating]

Nice to see everyone who turned out Saturday/Sunday.
I've put some pics in the RIB Gallery.
Thanks to Jono for organising. Thanks to Dave for the ride!
Bet everyone slept well Sunday Night, I went out like a light.

[Eugene Wixted]

Hi all,

It was good to meet with you on Sunday. You had great weather for the trip as seen on the video links. Watching the ribs leave the harbour I was tempted to cast off and follow.
It seems Jono wanted another look at the wind turbines on his way back.

Glad that I could help out shoreside.
Arklow Sailing Club is a small informal club that encourages all water activities and welcomes visitors. Visit www.arklowsc.com

Now that you know the way over don't hesitate to visit again.

Cheers

Eugene

www.arklowseatours.com

[Cookie]

Take her away for a long weekend, ridin horse for about 300miles in sunshine(well apart from the fog) with 14 guys for company, what more can a girl wish for!!!

We had a great time, absolutely shattered at end of it though !!

Thanks to Jono for having the idea and putting on the BBQ and thanks to Ian for the ride on Sunday.

Hope to see you all again soon
Gill and Phil (Cookie)

[Davidgriffiths]

Big thanks to Jono and Eugene

Coast to coast in 58mins on the way back, great fun, but very dry fuel tanks!

David

[floater]

Originally Posted by Davidgriffiths

Big thanks to Jono and Eugene

Coast to coast in 58mins on the way back, great fun, but very dry fuel tanks!

David

oh i used 30 litres going and 50 coming back

what was yours Dave


Andy

[Northern Tim]

Originally Posted by floater

oh i used 30 litres going and 50 coming back

what was yours Dave


Andy

I'm guessing that would be about 200-220 litres then?

[Davidgriffiths]

Probably just under 200 litres.

Will know for sure when I fill it back up (which I should have done in Ireland!)