Round Isle of Wight 4 Macmillan 2014

[Neil Harvey]

I agree with GTB
In addition, submitting info to coastguard and knowing when all are back safely is a logistical nightmare. People will be peeling off at different times, very difficult to keep track of. Buddy system better imo.

[biffer]

If we lose anyone then we are not cruising in company properly. Roll call at the start and finish and a couple in between assuming we all have VHFs that is

[poulner6]

Is the current list from this year as there is no record of my rib (Great Bear) listed on that document

[gtb]

Originally Posted by poulner6

Is the current list from this year as there is no record of my rib (Great Bear) listed on that document

Yep, this year's document is http://bit.ly/IoW2014

Add yourself if you want. It's purely informational - anybody can come along, and being on the list is no obligation (just like all the postings on this thread!)

Even if only half the people on that list show up, that's a lot of boats

[Trimix]

Im in

By then I should have my engines connected to my plotter so I know how much fuel / distance / time Ive got left. Then its just a case of keeping the IOW on my right - isnt it ?

[poulner6]

Hi Trmix just wired up all my fuel data last week so likewise only problem I have is confirming my built in fuel tank

[IanT]

Originally Posted by Trimix

Im in

By then I should have my engines connected to my plotter so I know how much fuel / distance / time Ive got left. Then its just a case of keeping the IOW on my right - isnt it ?

and dodge the rocky bits and remember to stop when you start recognising stuff again!

[Trimix]

poulner6 - I wasted days googling for info on how to do it, in the end I gave up and Im paying someone to do it for me this week.

Ian T - well if I know how much fuel Ive got I may do a couple of laps

[henryfreston]

Is it a problem I don't have a VHF (budget has run short and I haven't been able to install an Ariel)

Unless someone has a spare handheld I can borrow for the day?

Sorry about that, kind of a stupid thing to overlook!

[whisper]

Originally Posted by henryfreston

Is it a problem I don't have a VHF (budget has run short and I haven't been able to install an Ariel)

Unless someone has a spare handheld I can borrow for the day?

Sorry about that, kind of a stupid thing to overlook!

I can loan you a Handheld VHF but it eats AA batteries 4 at a time

[henryfreston]

Originally Posted by whisper

I can loan you a Handheld VHF but it eats AA batteries 4 at a time

That would be great

I'll grab a load of AA batteries then

[IanT]

Originally Posted by henryfreston

That would be great

I'll grab a load of AA batteries then

Battery top tip from someone who uses a lot at work! Apologies if you already know - 50 DURACELL PROCELL AA LR6 MN1500 BATTERIES PROFESSIONAL ALKALINE 1.5V EXP 2020 | eBay same as duracell but in dull cardboard boxes - generally £12 for 50!

[whisper]

Originally Posted by whisper

Round Isle of Wight for Macmillan Cancer Support will be on 29th June 2014 weather permitting…

For important notes regarding Rib.net Cruises please read this:

RIBnet Forums - Announcements in Forum : Upcoming RIB cruises

VHF Channel 08

Rendezvous – Outside Wootton Creek IOW at 10:30am to 11am

There will be two groups this year:

Team Scooby 4m – 5m (ish)

Setting off from outside Wootton Creek at 11am, this is a chance for the smaller ribs to have a go in company, we are looking for a few large support ribs to volunteer to go round with them Cruising speed is estimated to be around 20 knots.

Team Shaggy 5m+

Setting off from outside Wootton Creek at 11:30am with a cruising speed of around 30 knots ish. We are looking for the biggest ribs to run at the back just incase someone needs a hand.

Just like the last two years we will be going clockwise with a rolling start, so this is how it works…

Ribs leaving the Poole/Christchurch area will head towards the RV, as soon as they are level with the Needles they have started their circumnavigation, likewise with any rib traveling to the RV from the West (Lymington, Yarmouth, Cowes and Southampton Water). We all meet at the RV time above and Team Scooby gets a head start

We set off at our allotted times rounding No Mans Land Fort where we’ll meet up with the Portsmouth ribs and our friends from the east before heading south where the Ribs from Bembridge will join us.

There are no planned stops but we will need to stop occasionally so that we keep together and get some photos.

Our last RV will be at the Needles where the Poole/Christchurch Ribs will have completed their circumnavigation and everyone gets in one big line ready for a photo that should be worthy of any mantelpiece

I’ve launched a new Justgiving page and it will be down to each skipper to do their own fundraising so thinking of new ideas will give you a head start in this, but there is no pressure on you to give or raise any money if you don’t want to…

Rib. net is fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support

There will be prizes for the best fancy dress in each of the rib groups if you want to take part and have a little fun

Just to confirm that the 1st post still stands

[whisper]

Donations from the last 2 days


Excellent cause and fantastic event

Donation by Downtime on 23/06/14
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by BRIGHTON TO I.O.W JET SKI TRIP on 23/06/14
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
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Round IOW here we come

Donation by Gennaro on 22/06/14
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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007 Good luck, Richard. Take care we need you next season!!!!

Donation by Jill & Ben, st Albans City Youth on 22/06/14
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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For a great cause

Donation by The Gurnard on 22/06/14
£20.00
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Looking forward to the day

Donation by Harry c on 22/06/14
£10.00

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Looking forward to the trip again this year, let's hope the weather's as good as it is this weekend.

Donation by Lakeland Terrier on 22/06/14
£80.00
+ £20.00 Gift Aid
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Awesome work you lot

[lakelandterrier]

Originally Posted by IanT

and dodge the rocky bits and remember to stop when you start recognising stuff again!

And don't hit (or be hit by) the other 40 or so RIBS

But I like your plan....simples

[whisper]

A massive thank you to Jason for persuading a group of Jet Skis to donate their fundraising money to our just giving account



The Jet ski dudes cruised from Brighton to Bembridge with Great Bear

Nice one dudes If you can tell us a bit more about this story it would be great.

[henryfreston]

Originally Posted by IanT

Battery top tip from someone who uses a lot at work! Apologies if you already know - 50 DURACELL PROCELL AA LR6 MN1500 BATTERIES PROFESSIONAL ALKALINE 1.5V EXP 2020 | eBay same as duracell but in dull cardboard boxes - generally £12 for 50!

Cheers for the tip

How many will I need for the trip (I hope not 50!)

[whisper]

Another £100 just dropped in It's all go here

"Looking forward to Sunday"

Donation by Rumbustious' Mrs on 23/06/14
£100.00

Awesome Rumbustious' Mrs

[whisper]

Hummmm, now can we beat last years total????

Who knows

But this years total so far inc round Anglesey is.....


Total raised
£4,283.47
Gift Aid
£971.37

Grand Total = £5,254.84 + we've had 2 cheques

[Jizm]

My mate Lee would like to join is with his VS22. I'm assuming this is ok?