St Vaast ( 30th April - 2d May 2005 )

MarkWildey · 14 February 2005, 15:19

The annual "RIBEX" trip to St Vaast will take place on 30th April, returning to on 2nd May.

The aim with St Vaast is to get in the marina before the lock gates shut, see times below for this year.

Saturday, 30th April Open 11.51 BST (12.51 local)
Closed 17.10BST (18.10 local)

Sunday, 1st May Open 13.17 BST (14.17 local)
Closed 18.25 BST (19.25 local)

Monday, 2nd May Open 01.45 BST (02.45 local)
Closed 06.50 BST (07.50 local)
Open 14.57 BST (15.57 local)
Closed 20.00 BST (21.00 local)

My plan is to leave Poole at around 1030 which should leave plenty of time to make the gates.

Sunday is free, either suffering from a hang over, walking or out in the boat after the gates open.

Monday we can either leave just before 7am or wait for the gates later in the day.

If anyone is interested they can contact me at Mark@ecc-limited.com or 07971 569288 for more information
Regards

Mark

P.S. If any "Calendar Prefects" read this can they add this to the diary

Louise · 14 February 2005, 15:24

Hi Mark. We might well be interested in this - will check with 'Him out at work' when he gets home and let you know!

Regarding posting events in the calendar - anyone can do it! No special powers required!

Edit: I've added it to the calendar in case you don't see this for a while!

MarkWildey · 14 February 2005, 15:36

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Hope to see you, it is normally a great weekend.

Cheers

Mark

Louise · 14 February 2005, 15:39

Ah! I guess you haven't crossed JK's palm with silver then!

Forgot to mention that! Anyway, I've added it to the calendar.

Hope to see you but will confirm once I've spoken to 'He who I occasionally obey if it suits my purpose'!

Simon Hawkins · 14 February 2005, 15:53

If I am not teaching then I am interested in coming along.

Rob Jones · 15 March 2005, 11:01

Hi all,

As way of an introduction I would like to say hi,

I have e-mailed Mark direct and will be joining him for this trip.

I have a 5.5m Tornado, and shall be bringing a scared girlfriend and 5 year old.

I look forward to meeting you all,

Rob

John Kennett · 15 March 2005, 11:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Jones

I have a 5.5m Tornado, and shall be bringing a scared girlfriend and 5 year old.

Just bear in mind that unless it is a flat calm you've got a very good chance that this will be the last time you ever get either of them on a boat. In fact it wouls be a good idea to look into the availability of public transport from St Vaast to Cherbourg, and the ferry timetable for the trip back.

Although this trip isn't a particularly big deal if you are prepared for it, it's definitely not a jaunt. It's a long way for a nervous passenger, and certainly for a small child. When they are not frightened, they will be bored. They will also be uncomfortable. Four hours can seem like a very long time indeed when you're a passenger in a small RIB, out of sight of land.

Even if the weather is perfect, they will still be bored. I really, really wouldn't take a 5 year old on this trip.

If you're looking for a way to make sure that you only go boating with your mates in future, you're on to a winner. If you want to go boating as a family I would suggest a much gentler start.

Sorry if this seems rather negative. By all means go to St Vaast, you'll have a great weekend, but I would really have a serious think about your crew. The family could go always go across by ferry and meet you there -- the grin on your face may go some way to proving that crossing the channel in a RIB really is worth doing!

John

The Jackeens · 15 March 2005, 18:55

Very sound advice JK.

Us

Alan · 15 March 2005, 19:36

I almost put my other half off Ribbing for life after a cold, wet and miserable trip from Cardiff to Torquay in a 9.5m RIB. And she is an experienced sailor.
Scaring the bejasus out of an adult in a 5.5m RIB, let alone a 5 yr old is a bit silly I'd say.

The Garfish · 15 March 2005, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan

is a bit silly I'd say.

yew leeve im alowne yew appolijjy forr a fkin eskymoe. heez a candeedait forr de flikka masheen. hee sez hee lykes a challunj.

hee mite lyke de challunj ov fittin sum navigashun lites beforr hee yewses dat toronado

gArf

Rob Jones · 16 March 2005, 09:31

Guys I fully agree and the last think I want is to put my daughter at any risk or put the fear of god into her.

Mark has very kindly offered to take her across if it gets to choppy.

And if need be I will pop her and the chick onto the ferry for the return journey.

I a taking her for a cruise up the Helford river next weekend as a taster.

MarkWildey · 16 March 2005, 10:14

Rob

Email sent.

Cheers

Mark

Bittentobuggery · 16 March 2005, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Jones

Guys I fully agree and the last think I want is to put my daughter at any risk or put the fear of god into her.

Mark has very kindly offered to take her across if it gets to choppy.

And if need be I will pop her and the chick onto the ferry for the return journey.

I a taking her for a cruise up the Helford river next weekend as a taster.

Rob,

As others have said, I think you should make sure that they are both comfortable with being on the boat in the first place before you try anything as ambitious a channel crossing.

Having said that we did St V three years ago in my old Ribtec 585 with my kids who would have been 11 & 9, but you will need ideal weather for this to be a successful venture for all parties concerned.

I'm sure my 12 year old daughter Sophie would love to play "big sis" to your little girl and she would also be very welcome on Caprisante.

You need to be watching the weather patterns from a week out and make your decisions accordingly.

We won't be going if the weather looks nasty.

ATB

Brian

p.s . have you got enough seats anyway ?

MarkWildey · 16 March 2005, 16:36

Brian

Are you comming to St Vaast this year?

Cheers

Mark

Bittentobuggery · 16 March 2005, 17:03

Yup, me & the spotty oiks will be there, subject to the usual exclusions etc

MarkWildey · 16 March 2005, 17:05

Brian

Have you had the details from Chris, as I can pass them on with Hotel information as well.

Mark

Bittentobuggery · 16 March 2005, 17:23

Hi Mark,

Sent a message today to Chris requesting accomodation numbers and am waiting for him to get back to me, so if you have 'em, that'd be great.

ATB

Brian

MarkWildey · 16 March 2005, 17:51

Brian

Sendme ya Email address and I'll send you the stuff

Mark

Bittentobuggery · 18 March 2005, 12:04

Hi Mark,

Sent you a message on Wednesday requesting accomodation nos but have not received a reply. Not sure if you got it, 'cos some of my postings are disappearing into the ether.........(JK, I didn't think that Michael Jackson gag deserved it's marching orders) < Edit: I did! JK >

MarkWildey · 18 March 2005, 13:04

Brian

Got it very late Wednesday night but have been a bit busy since. Will post later this afternoon.

Cheers

Mark