Round Isle of Wight for Macmillan Cancer Support-Sunday 26th May 2013

[whisper]

Only on Ribnet could we find probably the only nudist beach on the island for some photos and choose the choppiest place on the cruise for a floating picnic!

Awesome work

[Low Flyer]

Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

Where did you launch from, we ran a 300 and did 114litres and same smiles

Port Solent - Cowes-Priory Bay-Port Solent.
Great day and perfect weather.

[Hightower]

Alex, thanks for getting the ball rolling and on organizing this trip. I'm pretty sure you had an agreement with the Big guy above on booking the weather for the day.

Saturday I found myself with a problem. I thought I was just going to replace one length of hose to solve a fuel transducer problem, but on removal I found quite a bit of debris stuck in the end of the fuel transducer hose tail This warranted a further strip down and flush though and installation of a pre-filter late on Saturday afternoon.

Sunday, Andre and Tim (AKA: gtb) and myself set off to launch at Haslar. We met up with Swedishjedi at the lightship and set course for No Mans Land Fort. It was an impressive sight watching 30+ RIBs gunning their way towards us. I captured nearly the entire circumnavigation (until the battery died off Cowes) of video footage, Over the coming days I'll edit it down to a sensible length, I've had a quick peek and there are some great shots

The only thing that remains to be said is that it was and real pleasure to cruise with such a lovely bunch of people, it was great to meet up with old friends and new alike and thanking everyone that made this cruise possible.

[swedishjedi]

Hightower

Thanks for the "flying lesson"!!!!!!

[gtb]

Originally Posted by swedishjedi

Moment to stick my life, waiting at No Mans Fort, then 30+ ribs come hurtling towards us, absolutely awesome.

An image I'll not forget quickly: watching Ottilia and crew leap completely clear of the water, using the trailing bow wave of that massive tanker. I'd have bet good money that such a large boat and heavy engine would not get airbourne, but there was definitely clear air under you, and the scream of a high rev'ing engine!

Good job

[Hightower]

Originally Posted by swedishjedi

Hightower

Thanks for the "flying lesson"!!!!!!

That was a missed Photo opportunity, sorry!

[Jizm]

A few more.

[Avocet]

A great day and well done to all involved - especially Whisper for coming up with the idea and organising it.

Here's few photos taken by Mrs A for those in them: many more taken from Grimalkin by Chris of Lazy Blue Skies on Facebook at Lazyblueskiesphotography where a full set is available for a £20.00 donation to Macmillan.

[Jizm]

More including Andy b taking it easy.

[Jizm]

Last few of mine.

[lakelandterrier]

some great photos / vids.
Here are the best Mrs T took - including the aquafox we "caught"
all our video clips are upside down - anyone know how can rotate them- far easier than turning the laptop upside down

[Andy B]

here's a few of mine

[AJ.]

Great to see so many boats out well done Whisper. Photos look ace. Suzi 140 56l used.

[whisper]

Originally Posted by AJ.

Great to see so many boats out well done Whisper. Photos look ace. Suzi 140 56l used.

Yes great pics!

I also used about 56 litres with my rib raft 585 and Suzuki df140 which is a lot less than last year in my 4.7 searider with a yam 70 2 smoke!

[matt h]

4.7 searider with a yam 70 2 smoke

Traitor.

Used 36 litres. which is exactly the same as the Orange SR4 with a 55 two smoke ?

[landlord]

Whispers still has internet problems, so quick update.

Some more excellent donations have been made today.

A fantastic day, well organised, thanks to Whisper and with a great bunch of people too ! Rosie, Ian, Carole & David, on the NZO

Donation by Justice (Ian Hammonds) on 27/05/13
£100.00

Many thanks to Peter for taking me round! A brilliant day with a fantastic group! Thank you all!

Donation by Billy Smith on 27/05/13
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid

In memory of those who are no longer with us and in the knowledge that it will help those who are still here. Thanks for a great day yesterday.

Donation by David and Ginny (Mr and Mrs Avocet) on 27/05/13
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid

In memory of my Mum! We spent many happy holidays on the Island so the cruise seemed a rather fitting tribute to her. Thanks Alex, Andre and Tim

Donation by Andrew Grindey (Hightower) on 27/05/13
£75.00
+ £18.75 Gift Aid

Well done to all involved, we wanted to come along. I promised to donate £1 for each one passenger today. All the best from Poole Sea Safari

Donation by Steve Blanchard on 26/05/13
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Good Luck! - G1712

Donation by Giorgio Venosa on 26/05/13
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid

A great day out, Ribnetters! Hope all got home safe and sound.

Donation by Ian (Camira) on 26/05/13
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 26/05/13
£60.00
+ £15.00 Gift Aid

From everyone on Seafin. Hope it goes very well.

Donation by warwick bergin on 26/05/13
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Total so far £5417.37

Well done everyone, wonderful generosity

[Jizm]

There is some more to come from me and the mrs yet. Will sort it during the week.

[PeterM]

Anyone think the guy fishing in his Shetland off Bembridge has forgiven us all yet. ... or the guy in the scorpion just inside Hurst. ...

Been chuckling all day thinking about what they must have thought as they got rocked about a bit.

[AJ.]

Originally Posted by PeterM

Anyone think the guy fishing in his Shetland off Bembridge has forgiven us all yet.

Been chuckling all day thinking about what they must have thought

"Bloody ribnobbers."

[Ralphy]

Are you talking about this one?