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22 April 2011, 08:21
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Country: UK - Channel Islands
Town: jersey
Boat name: Martini II
Make: Arctic 28/FC470
Length: 8m +
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It's been mid 20's and not a breath of wind for the last 3 days, today the temps halved, just started raining and it's blowing F4.
Bank holiday's arrived then... 
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22 April 2011, 08:29
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#442
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Town: Alderney
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Originally Posted by martini
Bank holiday's arrived then... |
It is warmer and less windy up here 
6kn SE and 16 degrees, clear skies.
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22 April 2011, 10:49
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Member
Country: UK - Channel Islands
Town: jersey
Boat name: Martini II
Make: Arctic 28/FC470
Length: 8m +
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Same here, winds dropped and the suns out
Any sign of Avocet yet?
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22 April 2011, 13:56
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Country: UK - England
Town: Dinard, Brittany
Boat name: Into the Red
Make: Osprey Vipermax
Length: 7m +
Engine: Evinrude E-tec 250HO
MMSI: 235 076 114
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Martini II arriving Braye 
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22 April 2011, 15:15
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Town: A large rock
Boat name: La Frette
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Twas almost a millpond out there. Excellent conditions, if not a little bit chilly when the clouds came over. This epic voyage has well and truly commenced
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23 April 2011, 08:11
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Grimalkin, La Fret & Martini 2 left Braye at 0900. No wind, flat calm sea state.
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23 April 2011, 09:10
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They are past Cherbourg, doing 32kn
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23 April 2011, 09:19
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The Paris Cruise leaving Alderney
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23 April 2011, 09:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Duck Witch
The Paris Cruise leaving Alderney
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I do hope that both you and the Teenage Witch exercised restraint and didn't wave them goodbye...
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23 April 2011, 10:15
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RIBnet supporter
Country: UK - England
Town: Dinard, Brittany
Boat name: Into the Red
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Well, Martini is either out of range or sunk. They are nowhere to be found on marine traffic. 
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23 April 2011, 10:27
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Country: UK - Scotland
Boat name: imposter
Make: FunYak
Length: 3m +
Engine: Tohatsu 30HP
MMSI: 235089819
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Originally Posted by gotchiguy
Well, Martini is either out of range or sunk. They are nowhere to be found on marine traffic. |
Or he's just gone "covert"... ...but I'm sure WilkDAR will locate him in due course!
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23 April 2011, 12:23
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Looks like they have fuelled up in Le Havre and are now pressing on.... southwards....? 
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23 April 2011, 13:21
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Looks like they went over to Honfleur then turned back to Le Havre.
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23 April 2011, 13:39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gotchiguy
Looks like they went over to Honfleur then turned back to Le Havre.
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One of the crew had a ferry to catch, I am guessing they thought that there might not be time for lunch in Honfleur before having to be back in LH.
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23 April 2011, 14:46
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I really should get some work done, rather than sulking about not being with the jammy beggers.
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23 April 2011, 19:37
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Town: Jersey
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Critical Legs
Well, the first 2 legs to Alderney & Le Havre / Honfleur were always the critical part for a weather window and not a wasted day or two. Now they are there they should be able to travel on the river regardless of the weather with hopefully little or no rain in the next 10 days.
Like both Martin & GJ0?? (Paul) absolutely gutted I could not go, will definitely be a trip of a lifetime.
Can't wait for some photos of Martini in the middle of Paris, the French will not have a clue what is going on !!!!
I think if they are successful and I am sure the guys & girls will share all the info gained, this will open up a whole new adventure for many small and open boats in the next few years.
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23 April 2011, 20:25
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Country: UK - Channel Islands
Town: Jersey
Boat name: Archangel
Make: Ribcraft
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Quote:
Originally Posted by karlT
Now they are there they should be able to travel on the river regardless of the weather with hopefully little or no rain in the next 10 days.
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Yes, it could blow a hurricane and they'd be ok. The only problem from now on will be availability of accommodation as Matt mentioned they hadn't booked any! I'm definitely up for this trip next year when I have some more dosh. We'll have to grill them for information when they return.
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23 April 2011, 21:31
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#458
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Member
Country: UK - Channel Islands
Town: A large rock
Boat name: La Frette
Make: Osprey Vipermax
Length: 6m +
Engine: 200 Suzzy
Join Date: May 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gotchiguy
Looks like they went over to Honfleur then turned back to Le Havre.
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Just trying to throw Willk off the scent 
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24 April 2011, 08:26
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#459
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Town: Alderney
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From martini.je...
Day 3:
Honfleur - Rouen. (PK355-PK245) 110km
Leaving Honfleur at local LW+2 to take advantage of the rolling HW this leg should take around 5-6hrs. This tidal section of the river (Seine Maritime) can be very busy with large commercial shipping and traffic is strictly regulated. The 28 km/hr speed limit reduces to 14 km/hr at Bouille (PK260) until we pass under the impressive ‘Jean d’Arc’ Bridge at PK242. Just prior to the bridge at PK245 is a new (2008) marina built in the old commercial port of Bassin St. Gervais where we will be stopping for the night.
LW Honfleur today is 1100 BST, so the guys and girl have an easy morning (perhaps a bit of a trek to get back to the marina) before their 70nm cruise up river.
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