Trafalgar celebrations - Solent - 28/6/05

ScottyDog · 03 June 2005, 07:24

Is anyone planning to view the event on the Solent on Tuesday 28th June ? I was reading about what is planned. In case you hadn't heard there is a mammoth firework show (10 tons on 1/2 mile of barges). 300 cannons being fired. 16 tall ships sailing off in a fleet.

Anyway it seemed like a good excuse for a run out in the ribs to watch, no doubt it will be a busy place.

If anyone fancies it please post some interest. If anyone has a place where we may trailer the boat overnight that would be very useful (thanks in advance).

I shall post some more details as soon as I have spoken to my colleagues doing the fireworks.

The Jackeens · 03 June 2005, 07:40

Yes we will certainly be having a look!

We're Porstmouth based & need to check where spectators will be allowed.

Us

Ribald · 03 June 2005, 08:02

I will be there but will be on patrol for the whole week (IFOS follows T200)

For more info see http://www.qhmportsmouth.com/ under Latest News. Don't forget you must have a copy of the Safety Instructions on board.

The Jackeens · 03 June 2005, 08:08

That's really helpful Pete as we may have some Irish visitors

and we want to make it past Whale Island if possible!

missus

Ribald · 03 June 2005, 15:50

Don't think this thread should be under Cruise Planning cos a cruise it certainly ain't going to be.

Can you imagine the wash created by 10 destroyers sailing past the review ship at 15 knots south of the OSB

(And I can't even nick 'em for it

)

I feel that Pendragon could do with a blue flashy lighty thingy

to assert her superiority over the rest of the Tier 2 marshalls

. MODpol are not too keen on letting me have one of theirs

and I had a spot of bother trying to liberate one from our local plod car

(case comes up in a month or so

). So, does anyone know where I can beg/borrow/steal/hire /buy one from.

Carl · 03 June 2005, 16:06

cant wait for this ,its going to be so entertaining

The Jackeens · 03 June 2005, 17:10

Think Bogib used to know all about the blue flashing lights business Pete. He may be able to recommend one for you!

We shall be checking everything with qhm of course but if there's any spectacular advice please keep us informed. Thank you sir !

(Oh and behave Mr. Baby

)

Us

Paul F · 03 June 2005, 17:22

We have both blue and orange flashy things on ours(RS Components) and are doing IFR was doing IFOS but not needed now

Launching from RNSC (Whale Island).
Paul

The Jackeens · 03 June 2005, 17:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul F

We have both blue and orange flashy things on ours(RS Components) and are doing IFR was doing IFOS but not needed now

Launching from RNSC (Whale Island).
Paul

Cool

We shall keep a lookout.

We will emerge from the Lock at an appointed time (not yet appointed

).

Us

Ribald · 03 June 2005, 17:49

Hi PaulF thanks for the RS tip - what sort have you got - rotating or strobe?

I am berthed @ RNSC for the whole week (T200 & IFOS) so will catch up with you there.

P&K - will keep you updated although at the moment you know as much as I do.

Kevin & I are out on Sat 11 for a spot of "training"

. May see you then. Bacon Butties here we come

Hightower · 03 June 2005, 18:14

Yeh Pete, you could also borrow Merlins PA horn, for "SHOUTING" at the grockles........If Paul and Kathleen let you??

Ribald · 03 June 2005, 18:23

I was hoping that we may have "other things" on board to gain & hold their attention.

Paul F · 03 June 2005, 18:28

Strobe for both.
Boat will hopefully be down there in a couple of weeks time for a SCC event, then will leave it there till IFR.
Paul

Pete7 · 03 June 2005, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ribald

I was hoping that we may have "other things" on board to gain & hold their attention.

something like these perhaps

Ribald · 03 June 2005, 20:07

The Jackeens · 03 June 2005, 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hightower

Yeh Pete, you could also borrow Merlins PA horn, for "SHOUTING" at the grockles........If Paul and Kathleen let you??

That's Paul's toy Andy ! He likes playing at being qhm

Bacon sarnie on order for 11th Pete

So since Pompey is generally closed on 28th we may as well be on the water

Some VIPs

of the Irish Ocean Youth Saily Trust will be testing their sealegs on Merlin. If we can get them out of the nearest Bar.

Us

Martin · 03 June 2005, 21:29

I reckon the ideal vantage point for this is BBC South Today

M

Ribald · 03 June 2005, 21:32

You could well be right Martin and I suspect there could be times when I wish I was watching it on there especially at 0100 on the 29th which is when my duty is due to finish.

Quote:

Some VIPs of the Irish Ocean Youth Saily Trust will be testing their sealegs on Merlin. If we can get them out of the nearest Bar.

You'll have to lead by example Paul

Noddy · 07 June 2005, 22:10

We are camping and launching at Calshot Monday through till Friday - Where would be the best vantage point to see the review and Fireworks? Have people booked space to moor or is it a first come first served situation? I have all the instructions etc and even bought a flag?
Martyn

Ribald · 07 June 2005, 22:14

It will be first come, first served. Hope the weather's calm otherwise I can envisage carnage