Round Anglesey cruise 14 May 2005

[stedj]

wish i could go just wat i wanted but got to work if any one can do any week days let me know and have a great time

[petersgc]

Originally Posted by deetox

Sounds good to me Rache and I guess PC wont need too much persuading either

I would be very much up for it..... however I may be grounded on child minding duties.
I am working on the outlaws at the mo so will keep you updated.

[Ribster Rache]

I think from the responses we've had it will definitely be Round the Island!

[pipin]

we are a groub of rib's that for a while have only been on the lakes and unfortunatley we are not allowed to boat their any more. so we are up for a new adventure that will take us into open waters. as we have no experience on the sea this looks like a perfect oppitunity to get us started as we will have experienced drivers guiding us through. there will be about 4-5 rib's. Is this ok? although none of us have 4x4's so will any one be able to recover us if it's bad?

[DM]

Originally Posted by pipin

none of us have 4x4's so will any one be able to recover us if it's bad?

You're very welcome and there will be 4x4's to help out. The worlds strongest wufter (P D) will also be there to add a bit of muscle. PM me your phone number and I'll run through the kit you need.

DM

[Ribster Rache]

Pipin, the more the merrier and im glad David has responded to the question re 4x4.

We look forward to meeting you.

[Graham H]

Yes count me in to , DM what is in the list any chance of posting it ?
Graham

[Phil Davies]

Originally Posted by Graham H

DM what is in the list any chance of posting it ?

My Dave Manning voodoo doll's already packed

[DM]

Originally Posted by Graham H

what is in the list

There's countless threads on the forum ref. kit but as a bare minimum I'd suggest...

Boat
Engine that works
Anchor chain and warp
VHF radio and mobile phone
GPS
Flares
Basic tool kit
Spare 2/oil
First aid kit
Fresh water
Battered mars bars
Fags and rum
Suitable warm/waterproof clothing inc headgear and gloves
Lifejackets for all crew
Chart and passage plan
Food/Drink if you want to lunch in the Skerries lagoon or money to park and eat in Holyhead
Plan B if the weather's shite
Sunglasses so you don't get blinded from the glare off P Ds teeth........

and enough fuel for all the way round plus a third safety margin. There's no refuel facilities unless we can get a land crew in Holyhead to take cans to a service station.

DM

[Ribster Rache]

I thought you could buy fuel from Beaumaris - you just need to anchor up and take a container up to the fuel pumps.

[Ribster Rache]

Oops ABC Marine at Beaumaris is not really useful for fuel stop as it is situated near the beginning and end of the cruise. We have used it when starting from Holyhead as it is approximately 1/2 way - SORRY!!

There is fuel available in Trearddur Bay at the Service Station which is approximately 300 -400 yards from the beach. Trearddur is approximately at the half way point.

[DM]

Originally Posted by Ribster Rache

I thought you could buy fuel from Beaumaris

There's a couple of places in the Menai where you can fill with cans apart from Beaumaris, but by the time we're there, thats 90% of the trip over and you don't want to be coming over Caernarvon bar or through the Swellies short on fuel. I've got some spare 5gal jerry cans if anyone needs them.

DM

[Ribster Rache]

[QUOTE=Ribster Rache] Is there anyone interested in a day cruise from Conway to Caernarfon via Beaumaris and Menai on Saturday 14th May 2005?



Due to the overwhelming interest in the cruise on the 14th May as all the posts have favoured a larger trip around the Isle of Anglesey that's what we shall now be doing.

We will be passing Caenarfon but probably just waving at it at 40 knots!

[Phil Davies]

Originally Posted by Ribster Rache

Is there anyone interested in a day cruise from Conway to Caernarfon via Beaumaris and Menai on Saturday 14th May 2005?......Come and join us

Perhaps it would be worthwhile asking JK to rename the thread 'Round Anglesey cruise' - might get even more interest.

< Edit: Tada! JK >

edit: just noticed it's listed as such at the bottom of the forum main page!

[DM]

Originally Posted by Phil Davies

edit: just noticed it's listed as such at the bottom of the forum main page!

Add some binos to the list of safety kit, PD. Thanks for the pic of the voodooo doll. The anatomy is spot on.

Here's a bit of local knowledge


SWELLIES

[Ribster Rache]

Heading changed - thanks for the tip!

[petersgc]

On the basis that I may now join the fun... (parents in law to the rescue!) I thought I should remind everyone of a vital piece of kit.

Launching at Conwy can cost (if the attendant is there in his box). He requires £13 (I think that was last year's fee) and you must show evidence of insurance. Without this you aint going anywhere!!

Cheers

[deetox]

Nice one Peter, so the flowers worked then?
So far I've got one experienced crew member and a couple trying to drop other commitments
Thanks for the reminder on insurance etc. do you know if they have also introduced boat registration like other launch slips in the area?

[DM]

Apologies to all concerned but I won't be able to make it. I'm in Norway next week and I've just been told that my return ferry from Stavanger won't be sailing until 5pm on the 14th.

Bummer.

DM

[petersgc]

Originally Posted by deetox

Nice one Peter, so the flowers worked then?
So far I've got one experienced crew member and a couple trying to drop other commitments
Thanks for the reminder on insurance etc. do you know if they have also introduced boat registration like other launch slips in the area?

No idea on that one Phil, I havent been there this year yet. If anyone else can answer this one .......?