Solent to Carteret - Friday 6 to Sunday 8 June 2008

[martini]

The approach to Carteret is dead simple, theres loads of room as long as the tide is up, ie when theres access up the river to the marina. It is shallow for a long way out otherwise, I had a bit of a suprise once when I looked over the side at 40 knots

[Julian]

Morning guys,

Please find a link to Carteret which gives information on hotels, restaurants and weather / tides.

High water on the 6th June is 10.15am so were stop for lunch in Alderney to wait for high water etc.

Cheers

Julian

[Louise]

Originally Posted by Julian

Please find a link to Carteret which gives information on hotels, restaurants and weather / tides.

Is this the link?

[Julian]

Hi Louise

Yes thats the one I forgot to add. Thanks

Julian

[Julian]

Morning folks,

This morning I have booked berths for 5 boats for the trip, These are

Scorpion
Ocean Devil
Syncro
Cookie Jar
Storm Breaker

The marina get very busy so if anyone else would like to come along please let me know and I will book you a space as well.

Cheers
Julian

[brucehawsker]

Still having engine problems but am still very interested if I get them sorted but clearly can't come unless rebuild is fully tested.

Bruce

[Julian]

Bruce,

Hopefully your be fixed by then, Our new engine is being fitted this week so I hope to do a test run before we go to Carteret as well.

Fingers Crossed for us

Cheers

Julian

[Julian]

Morning folks,

If you are having any problems with accomodation I have just booked my rooms at the Hotel Marina. I emailed them this morning and they still have some rooms available if you need them.


The link to the website is http://www.hotelmarine.com/

The hotel looks very nice and is near the high street and about 5 - 10 mins walk to the marina.

Hope that helps

Julian

[antoine]

You've got this hotel, just near the marina:

http://www.hoteldesisles.com/

If there is no more place at the Hotel de la Marine...

Antoine

[Julian]

Hi Antoine

That hotel is full im affraid but the hotel marine has spaces still if anyone needs them, Be quick though as June is a very busy time.

Cheers

Julian

[Julian]

Afternoon Folks,

I have had to provide the port at Carteret with all our boat names and crew details etc,

They have asked me to send them boat SSR numbers, we can give these on arrival or if you want I can email the number over to them.

If you want me to do that just message me your boat SSR

Cheers

Julian

[Julian]

Morning,

Due to all kinds of complications with tides, marina locks etc here is the new plan for Carteret..

Friday - Meet Yarmouth 9am. Depart straight to Guernsey for Lunch, Beer, fuel and a look around. Spend 3 hours there and leave at 5pm to head to Carteret which should be just as the lock opens.

Saturday - If its a nice day which it will be - Jersey for lunch, If for any reason its not were go to Alderney and have a general run about.

Sunday - Leave at 10am for return trip. This will work out well with slack water as well.

Cheers

Julian

[philb]

Sounds like a plan, see ya 9ish friday morning.

[comfy]

May I make a suggestion for lunch on the friday. The beach cafe at fermain bay serves excellent seafood and the best steak sandwich in Guernsey IMHO, although quite pricey.

Once you have refuelled at St Peter Port the bay is less than 2 miles south. You would have to raft up and row a shore.

When it is sunny and calm the bay is idylic. I cannot find a web site, but if you are interested I could pop down and take some pics for you.

Have a great trip

Comfy

http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/new...urday.fivebest

[Julian]

Thanks for your suggestion, I went to that bar twice last year and I agree its excellent, nice to site there with some mussells and a bottle of wine on a hot day.

Lets hope for good weather next weekend, if your around by all means pop in for a drink.

Cheers

Julian

[brucehawsker]

Sorry to be letting you know at last minute but my Rib is definitely not serviceable at the moment -so have to wait for another time....

[Julian]

Morning Bruce,

Know how you feel, ours is not ready either.

Any other who are joining us dont forget your passports.

See you tomorrow at 9.30 Yarmouth.

Cheers

Julian

[Julian]

Thanks guys for coming along, was a excellent weekend. right time to start sorting the next one out.

Cheers

Julian

[Jon Adlard]

Nice one Julian, well organised, up to your usual standard, great company, shame about the moules(The ones Phil will always remember!!)
Looking forward to the next one.
Cheers
Jon

[M Humphray]

Julian. Thank you organising another great cruise, and thank's to all of you on the cruise, for such good company. Hopefully see you next weekend. Please thank Dad for putting up with me, and please tell him
we could interested!! All the best Martin