Round anglesey - Sunday 27 April 2008

[Cookie]

We did this in Black Rib(3 on board) with yamaha 115.Used 100 litres but this was very thirsty engine. Sea conditions vary a lot on way round - it was good fun - took about 3and a half hours. Can we come with Wave Dance this time? Dying to get on water but everytime we plan to go to coast it snows!!! Hopefully not on 27th!
P.S. Does anyone know if Menai slip is suitable for us to lauch boat with our campervan and would we be able to leave van at the boatyard?

[Northern Tim]

As far as I know, the Menai slip at Porth Daniel is concrete all the way down, but access to it is a little bit tight. I've always found parking to be a bit limited.

[Davidgriffiths]

It can also get very slippy, especially towards low water. But might just be my crap driving.

Will try and make it over and will probably have a spare seat if needed Tim.

David

[bedajim]

Originally Posted by Top banana

would be good to have some southern ribbers along.

Hi

We'll be looking for somewhere to stay Saturday night, pub/inn etc any recommendations?
It would be good to have somewhere secure to leave the rib

James

[ANDYJC]

If you give Terry a call at Porth Daniel boat storage on: 01248 717784 tell him what you are doing, I'm sure he can fix you up for the night with the storage. He will also recommend local B+Bs etc.

www.porthdaniel.co.uk

Andy

[yoyo]

Originally Posted by Northern Tim

I've always found parking to be a bit limited.

There is plenty "pay & display" type parking aprox 250m away just off the main high street.....Your right, parking is limited in the slip area and its getting worse now that there is developments of the old buildings into posh holiday homes!!.

[bedajim]

Originally Posted by ANDYJC

If you give Terry a call at Porth Daniel boat storage on: 01248 717784 tell him what you are doing, I'm sure he can fix you up for the night with the storage. He will also recommend local B+Bs etc.

www.porthdaniel.co.uk

Andy

Thanks I'll call him

[GED]

Originally Posted by bedajim

Hi

We'll be looking for somewhere to stay Saturday night, pub/inn etc any recommendations?
It would be good to have somewhere secure to leave the rib

James

You could launch in Conwy,stay in one of the many hotels/b+bs and leave you boat in the marina, aprox £15 per night

[martx007]

If this changes to the Sat for weather reasons etc please post on here, can't get up on the sunday.

cheers
Martin.

[ANDYJC]

Are we still on for this on Sunday?

Andy

[stuart_mcgill]

Sorry I thought I had PM everybody but obviously missed you.


2- Jono - Yes
3- Andy JC
4- Bedajim - Yes
5- Ribster Rache - Yes
6- Tom banana - Yes
7- Martha Focker -
8- Floater -
9- Cookie - Yes – launching from Conwy.
10- Davidgriffiths
11- yoyo??? - No
12- GED???

[stuart_mcgill]

Sorry I thought I had PM everybody but obviously missed you.
The replies have had to date are:


2- Jono - Yes
3- Andy JC -
4- Bedajim - Yes
5- Ribster Rache - Yes
6- Tom banana - Yes
7- Martha Focker -
8- Floater -
9- Cookie - Yes – launching from Conwy.
10- Davidgriffiths -
11- yoyo - No
12- GED

So including myself that is 6 yes's, of which 6 are dependent on the weather!

Will probably look at making a decision tomorrow or Thursday.

I will be in Beaumaris over the weekend either way so can always do it last minute if it is convenient for anyone else who is based locally.

[ANDYJC]

Sorry Stuart,

You did not miss me it was me missing my PM. Yes will be there, all weather dependant.

Andy

[bedajim]

Originally Posted by ANDYJC

If you give Terry a call at Porth Daniel boat storage on: 01248 717784 tell him what you are doing, I'm sure he can fix you up for the night with the storage. He will also recommend local B+Bs etc.

www.porthdaniel.co.uk

Andy

Thanks, Terry has sorted boat storage for Saturday night

James

[stuart_mcgill]

I’ve been checking various forecasts for Sundays weather including:

Magicseaweed - http://magicseaweed.com/Anglesey-Surf-Report/37/
Accuweather http://www.accuweather.com/ukie/fore...208AA&metric=1
And the bbc - http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=2541

The reports are not definitive by any means but it looks like a SSW 15 – 20 mph wind, (BBC say 7mph) overcast, with possible showers especially later on in the afternoon (although its changing on a daily basis).

Can I suggest for those that are in a position to decide on Saturday, we decide then. I will be on the island most of the weekend.
For those of you that need to decide today or tomorrow – you take the gamble!

If anyone has heard any other forecasts or know of any other good sites for forecasts, let me know.

Latest count is as follows:

2- Jono - Yes
3- Andy JC - Yes
4- Bedajim - Yes
5- Ribster Rache - Yes
6- Tom banana - Yes
7- Martha Focker - ?
8- Floater - No (at the moment although may change)
9- Cookie - Yes – launching from Conwy.
10- Davidgriffiths - 50:50 chance
11- yoyo - No
12- GED - ?
13- Stul - Part or all of trip.

Thoughts?

[Jono Garton]

Hi Ya

Saturdays out for me, as we are naming our new Inshorere Lifeboat.

Sunday 50/50 - the forecasts been wrong everyday this week so far, im monitoring the Charts.

If i'm coming, i'm coming from Pwllheli by Sea if anyone wants to join in.

Jono

[Jono Garton]

70% Not Coming as per todays charts

Jono

[stuart_mcgill]

I was just thinking the weather is looking better for the Sunday!
Will keep an eye on it.

I'll have limited internet access from about 5pm tonight but hopefully be on tomorrow to see what the final decision is.

[Davidgriffiths]

If we go Saturday, any chance of setting off a bit late say 11am. Otherwise probably will not be able to get there in time.

Thanks

David

[stuart_mcgill]

Do you think the weather looks better for Saturday? It was not my intention to go Saturday but if this is more convenient for people and the weather looks promising then so be it.
I know Jono cannot do this though.