Sat 31st Aug Portland to Lulworth Cove 3

[Bucksribster]

Hi guys. Still looking to join you, but my family have all backed out as we went ribbing last Sunday, and they won't do two weekends in a row My other ribbing mates are all busy, so I think it will be just me. Never launched single handed before.

I've checked with the sailing academy who would charge £24, plus £4.50 harbour dues On the positive side, they tell me they have a waiting pontoon, so I would guess single handed launching would be OK.

Weymouth is the other option, but does anyone know if there is a waiting pontoon there?

[xs 400]

Originally Posted by Bucksribster

Hi guys. Still looking to join you, but my family have all backed out as we went ribbing last Sunday, and they won't do two weekends in a row My other ribbing mates are all busy, so I think it will be just me. Never launched single handed before.

I've checked with the sailing academy who would charge £24, plus £4.50 harbour dues On the positive side, they tell me they have a waiting pontoon, so I would guess single handed launching would be OK.

Weymouth is the other option, but does anyone know if there is a waiting pontoon there?

Have pm you with info

[AJ.]

Originally Posted by Bucksribster

Weymouth is the other option, but does anyone know if there is a waiting pontoon there?

Yes they have finger pontoons infact you can launch and drag the boat to it if your on your own, moor up and then park the car in the multi story opposite. It's a nice easy slip way

[Wibs]

I should be getting to the campsite approx 3pm tomorrow.

I was going to have a look at the slip as soon as I've pitched. Then I can make a decision on where i'm going to launch Sat.

I'm happy to pay at the sailing club if it means an easy launch/recover and facilities to wash down after. However, if there are people around to help at Castletown I should be ok...?

I'll make my decision tomorrow.

Hope the weather holds......it's been a bit 'muggy' in Southampton...

[TRevor Lawson]

we usually all pitch in and help each other to launch/recover, i have a valiant 450 , was not too hard last time we went out.

[xs 400]

echo that Trevor

good to talk to Bucksribster this evening, good suggestion about using channel 8 on the day to communicate.

[Wibs]

Nice one fellas....

With help, I'm sure it'll be fine from Castletown, I pressume parking a trailer won't be a problem either?

I'm hoping after a quick SitRep on Fri, all will be confirmed.

Looking forward to it now.

[Bucksribster]

Thanks for the advice xs 400, and I am really looking forward to it. I have sent you an email re spare seats etc.

[Wibs]

Regards spare seats....

I'll have a space on the bench(fairly dry ride) and one on the bow seat(can be a little wet..!!) I will also have a console seat(fairly dry ride) if I have a shift of spare fuel and dry box.

More than happy to have a crew...however it is a 'leisure' boat, I love it, but it's no cruiser.!!

[bingosucks]

The bingo is in the house, four and a half hours later i m thinking about my first beer, kids are buried under the patio and the wife is chewing a bulldogs asspadistra .. looking forward to meeting everyone camping ,it should be a legendary night with tales of bravery and comparing of boat wounds.(think jaws).. looking forward to meeting everyone else on sat i m sure the slip will be fine its easier than portsmouth , we ll have to do rock paper stone to see who gets to do mob practice lol

[portlandphil]

The slipway just now at low tide:

http://www.rib.net/forum/members/167...icture4745.jpg

[xs 400]

Originally Posted by portlandphil

The slipway just now at low tide:

http://www.rib.net/forum/members/167...icture4745.jpg

thanks Phil that's really useful, so that unless i'm mistaken is 0.8m, and tomorrow at 10.30 it will be about 1.2m.

so covering the bottom of the slip.

[portlandphil]

Actually low tide was at 0614 this morning, the pic was about 0730 so it equivalent to about 0930 tomorrow. I'll check again at 0830 and see how far it's come in!

Originally Posted by xs 400

thanks Phil that's really useful, so that unless i'm mistaken is 0.8m, and tomorrow at 10.30 it will be about 1.2m.

so covering the bottom of the slip.

[Wibs]

Are there big rocks on the other side of the slip, or just on one side?

Also...did you say there was parking for cars and trailers next to the slip.?

Thanks.

[xs 400]

Originally Posted by Wibs

Are there big rocks on the other side of the slip, or just on one side?

Also...did you say there was parking for cars and trailers next to the slip.?

Thanks.

there is a small pay and display car park next to slip and free parking (huge) 500yds away.

ref rocks ...what do you mean?

[Wibs]

Big white 'thingies' on right hand side of slip as you look at photo?

I was thinking if I need to 'beach' the rib whilst sorting out trailer, the other side of the slip would be favourable?

[portlandphil]

Here you go in glorious cinemascope:

Castletown slip - YouTube

[Wibs]

Nice....

[xs 400]

that's amazing!

is your camera waterproof?, can you go down the slip and under the water to see if there are any obstacles?

[xs 400]

Originally Posted by Wibs

Big white 'thingies' on right hand side of slip as you look at photo?

I was thinking if I need to 'beach' the rib whilst sorting out trailer, the other side of the slip would be favourable?

oh I see, to my knowledge there are no major rocks in the water near the shore, one option might be to ask one of the sibs/ribs in the water to tether to, or I have a competent crew member who can manage it while you are parking.

we will muck in together, I have to park too.