Scottish S*IB Gathering 2015

[spartacus]

Originally Posted by 9D280

Sounds great - only posisble problem is the two weekend trips to fetch / return it! (small kids - as my "day out" turns into three weekends away......)

I might be over in the west coast in Easter, so might be able to uplift then. I'd want to test it first for 24 hours to check. I repaired it with Polymarine 2-part glue a number of years ago, but no idea what condition its in. It's been stored in a dry barn/garage ever since.

[jwatson]

Hi, I'm definitely up for this!



BOAT LENGTH: 3.8m

ENGINE SIZE: 25hp

LAUNCH: TRANSOM WHEELS

NO OF PEOPLE: 1 or 2 & maybe dog

PREFERRED AREA(S): Any

PREFERRED MONTH(S): MAY

PREFERRED OVERNIGHT: WILD CAMPING

[kerny]

This looks like the beginning of a great event that will carry on and on over the years.

Wish I had a bigger sib and engine

[jwatson]

I would also like the opportunity to catch my tea!

[Wozizname]

Liking this idea so here's my details



BOAT LENGTH: 3.8m

ENGINE SIZE: 20hp

LAUNCH: TRAILER and or TRANSOM WHEELS

NO OF PEOPLE: 1

PREFERRED AREA(S): Any

PREFERRED MONTH(S): Any

PREFERRED OVERNIGHT: WILD CAMPING, ANY

[Biggy]

I too have been watching this with interest..
soooooooooooooooo...

BOAT LENGTH: 3.8m

ENGINE SIZE: 9hp (hopefully 15-20hp by then)

LAUNCH: Transom Wheels

NO OF PEOPLE: 1

PREFERRED AREA(S): Oban, Any

PREFERRED MONTH(S): Any... Will try to make fit

PREFERRED OVERNIGHT: Wild Camping sounds good

[9D280]

Originally Posted by Biggy

(hopefully 15-20hp by then)

I'm probably going to regret asking this - but....

Does anyone have a dead short shaft 1972-ish Johnsorude 20 driveshaft / cooling pipe / exhaust tube lying in a box somewhere to loose 6" off the length of my oldest museum piece?

Joking aside- I'm seeing a lot of 4-ish M / 20-ish HP combos being posted. I could borrow an OMC Express 3.2 with an 8 on the back - and borrowing the dinghy is likely going to be the best (read: easiest!) option..... but I asusme we are realistically looking at 20-ish Knots cruising speed?

[Poly]

Originally Posted by 9D280

... but I asusme we are realistically looking at 20-ish Knots cruising speed?

9d - we are looking at whatever speed works for the WHOLE group. In my experience 20 knots is closer to flat out ideal conditions rather than cruising speed.

[9D280]

Thing is that particular dinghy isn't quite the right size for my leg length to wedge myself in comfortably in anything other than a flat calm whatever speed we do or engine it has on the transom - and as I have the 20 sitting there looking for a generically slightly bigger hull to hang from..... (unless anyone has £100 spare and wants a restoration project )

Whatever happens - I'll figure something out!

[The Gurnard]

Originally Posted by kerny

Wish I had a bigger sib and engine

Ach..I confess again..I put a cross on a piece of paper not so long ago..saying I didn't mind you guys from Englandshire

So to show it wasn't just a meaningless mark ...

Im sure you could fit in my SIB if you so wanted.. but you would have to bring your own tent... and be warned.. I will defend my tins of black gravy with my life


As for speed..Im with Poly..and will go as slow as the slowest tortoise .. even if it means displacement speeds ..it aint a race ..its an adventure

[kerny]

Originally Posted by The Gurnard

Ach..I confess again..I put a cross on a piece of paper not so long ago..saying I didn't mind you guys from Englandshire

So to show it wasn't just a meaningless mark ...

Im sure you could fit in my SIB if you so wanted.. but you would have to bring your own tent... and be warned.. I will defend my tins of black gravy with my life


As for speed..Im with Poly..and will go as slow as the slowest tortoise .. even if it means displacement speeds ..it aint a race ..its an adventure

That's a very kind offer Gurnard

But even I know that space is limited in a sib. I will just have to look out for a bigger sib and engine in the near future.

[69cmw]

Is this just a 1 off cruise for next year? Or will there be a few throughout the year?

[SPR]

Originally Posted by 69cmw

Is this just a 1 off cruise for next year? Or will there be a few throughout the year?

If there is demand for others - why not ! if you need help with red tape let me know - I have access to sailing clubs across Scotland and should be able to get use of facilities if I ask nicely...

I think maybe - two stage approach - a sib day for newbies and weekend or longer later on the year.

I am hoping organise something along below:

1) a Trip from Largs /Rhu to somewhere.
2) A trip to perth
3) A cruise out of St Andrews
4) A cruise on Forth somewhere
5) Loch Lomond Cruise/ Camping

I don't know west coast so I know, poly and co knows this and brilliant that they taking lead - if need help in area - I can get RYA Scotland to help ...

S.





www.firstaidatsea.co.uk
www.SPRmarine.co.uk

[Poly]

Nothing to stop others organising small or large, formal or ad hoc cruises anywhere whenever they want, as often as they want. And likewise if it was a success nothing to stop it being repeated either at the same place or moving around in the future.

My aim for now is just to understand the level of interest and constraints we might have on accommodation or location.

And please don't let this idea impede any plans you might make on your own or with others for adventures here or elsewhere.

[jwatson]

It's a 5 hour drive for me to get up there so wouldn't really fancy it just for a day! I'd happily do as long as fuel supplies will allow!

[SPR]

yes - weekend up in west coast is good ... might be good to have an event more central belt of Scotland - for folks to meet , iron out issues and get use to cruising in group...

S.


www.firstaidatsea.co.uk
www.SPRmarine.co.uk

[Nick Hearne]

Well I would love to do a bit of wild camping, but it is a hell of a long way to come for me so Largs would be preferred for a weekend

BOAT LENGTH:3.8
ENGINE SIZE:15hp
TRANSOM WHEELS
NO OF PEOPLE:1
PREFERRED AREA(S): CLYDE (Largs
PREFERRED MONTH(S): MAY / JUNE / SEPT yes anytime
PREFERRED wild camping

[Wozizname]

Originally Posted by jwatson

It's a 5 hour drive for me to get up there so wouldn't really fancy it just for a day! I'd happily do as long as fuel supplies will allow!

As far as I know the original OP said:
"launch on a Sat mid morning, go somewhere appropriate for ribs in the current weather and then arrive at an overnight stop before reversing the process (possibly via a different route) and recovering mid afternoon on Sunday".
So it's not just a one day event

[Biggy]

Agreed, surely it has to be longer than one day. It's a long way to come for some 👍👍👍👍👍

[paddlers]

Agreed on overnight, it's too far for the day for me.