Scillies Day trip - July 2008 tbc - Page 4

Mollers · 15 July 2008, 18:37

Now we're getting into a trip for the slightly 'hardier' ribster.

Friday is showing showers with a 12mph westerly which wont be too bad. Sat is improving, Sunday is looking good with a large orange UFO making an appearance.

bedajim · 15 July 2008, 21:26

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Now we're getting into a trip for the slightly 'hardier' ribster.

Friday is showing showers with a 12mph westerly

I'll get a cargo net for me cider

bedajim · 16 July 2008, 06:51

Is the weather going t!ts up

Metcheck using the lottery machine again

bedajim · 16 July 2008, 10:38

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Is the weather going t!ts up

Metcheck using the lottery machine again

Penzance HM says that we will need to be on the water by 8.30-9.00 Friday to launch there and motor out and the weather in the bay is nice today

Mollers · 16 July 2008, 12:03

Beautiful down here today.

It's getting close to 'Sh*t or get off the pot' time.

v666 · 16 July 2008, 13:05

The Minack webcams give a peek at the sea just south of Penzance

webcams

Downhilldai · 16 July 2008, 18:08

All the forecasts I've seen are putting Friday & Saturday as raining, with Sunday good. Unless Fri & sat improve, I'll be giving this one a miss

Mollers · 17 July 2008, 08:39

Cancelled for this w/end due to forecast worsening and next week/weekend looking good. So, for those interested, we're gonna have another bash at it next weekend.

sticky · 17 July 2008, 09:28

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Cancelled for this w/end due to forecast worsening and next week/weekend looking good. So, for those interested, we're gonna have another bash at it next weekend.

Not rubbing it in, but went over yesterday with Colin and crew (Pz - Scilly )
Cracking day

Met forecast was 3-4 occ5 Nw, Bouy data (Sevenstone Lightship 4` 6sec int)

Interesting return trip, wish I had the surf board with me

In and around the Islands, flat and sunny (Just like being in the Med)

Mollers · 17 July 2008, 09:34

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Originally Posted by sticky

Not rubbing it in, but went over yesterday with Colin and crew (Pz - Scilly )
Cracking day

Met forecast was 3-4 occ5 Nw, Bouy data (Sevenstone Lightship 4` 6sec int)

Interesting return trip, wish I had the surf board with me

In and around the Islands, flat and sunny (Just like being in the Med)

We were out yesterday pm and eve and it was good. Unfortunately, tomorrow won't be with winds freshening to 4/5.
Day trips don't do it for me. It's a load of fuel and effort just to turn around and come back in my view. I like to savour being there not just the getting there.

bedajim · 17 July 2008, 09:52

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Cancelled for this w/end due to forecast worsening and next week/weekend looking good. So, for those interested, we're gonna have another bash at it next weekend.

Shaggy · 17 July 2008, 09:54

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Originally Posted by sticky

Not rubbing it in, but went over yesterday with Colin and crew (Pz - Scilly )
Cracking day

Met forecast was 3-4 occ5 Nw, Bouy data (Sevenstone Lightship 4` 6sec int)

Interesting return trip, wish I had the surf board with me

In and around the Islands, flat and sunny (Just like being in the Med)

Shaggy

Downhilldai · 17 July 2008, 11:37

Next weekend would be good. Will keep an eye on the forecast in the meantime

sticky · 17 July 2008, 11:45

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Originally Posted by Mollers

We were out yesterday pm and eve and it was good. Unfortunately, tomorrow won't be with winds freshening to 4/5.
Day trips don't do it for me. It's a load of fuel and effort just to turn around and come back in my view. I like to savour being there not just the getting there.

A great time was had by all, at the end of the day, its a long wait for that "Perfect Weekend"

As for fuel, just over half a tank left, not bad for a days motoring

And for that savouring experience, we certainly had that, specially the setting of the St. Martin’s on the Isle with a wee drink

sticky · 17 July 2008, 11:48

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Originally Posted by Shaggy

Shaggy

Did`nt have my 2nd in command with me

Maybe next time, I`ll kidnap you

Mollers · 17 July 2008, 12:19

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Originally Posted by sticky

As for fuel, just over half a tank left, not bad for a days motoring

And for that savouring experience, we certainly had that, specially the setting of the St. Martin’s on the Isle with a wee drink

For you, half a tank gone for me is 110 ltrs, that's a hell of a dear 'wee drink'

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I agree, for Colin it''ll probably be the only way he'll get to see the Islands. Day trips are not for me, only my opinion.

sticky · 17 July 2008, 12:51

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For you, half a tank gone for me is 110 ltrs, that's a hell of a dear 'wee drink'

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I agree, for Colin it''ll probably be the only way he'll get to see the Islands. Day trips are not for me, only my opinion.

You ever thought of something like this

but on a larger scale

http://home.clear.net.nz/pages/grant.../Hintssail.htm

Mollers · 17 July 2008, 13:03

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Originally Posted by sticky

You ever thought of something like this

but on a larger scale

http://home.clear.net.nz/pages/grant.../Hintssail.htm

I'm alright for sailing dinghies etc thanks.

No good to you either as you don't go anywhere when there's a breeze.

sticky · 17 July 2008, 13:23

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I'm alright for sailing dinghies etc thanks.

No good to you either as you don't go anywhere when there's a breeze.

I meant as an auxiliary form of propulsion (You know reducing your G.F.P) or in your case (110litres)

I read somewhere recently, cant put my finger on where

of someone making reference : I like to savour being there not just the getting there.

Occ` 5 On this particular route, I think is "Savouring enough"

Colin F · 17 July 2008, 15:17

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Originally Posted by Shaggy

Shaggy

another friendly local on the way home