cant play out on the river dee

[thestig1973]

Went to collect my future from relatives garage today, deflated it, put all kit in car, fuel stop for car and boat fuel tank.

All set for my second trip out, drove to chester (sandy lane launch) to play on the river dee

Place was packed, unable to park and launch because of a canoeing event ......GUTTED

On a positive note at least we stayed dry as the weather wasn't great

[HUMBER P4VWL]

It tipped it down at 1pm, perhaps you were lucky.

[thestig1973]

Yeah maybe your right, im not sure kids would have shared my enthusiasm sibbing in terential rain :-)

[Chris Caton]

never mind, just bring it to Menai next weekend for the Anglesey trip, the weather will be fine and flat blue seas to play in

[thestig1973]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

never mind, just bring it to Menai next weekend for the Anglesey trip, the weather will be fine and flat blue seas to play in

Very tempted Chris, nat did mention this last month
The only thing is I've not used it in the sea before
Would I not get left behind by the big boys in the flash ribs?
Is anyone taking kids along?

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by thestig1973

Very tempted Chris, nat did mention this last month
The only thing is I've not used it in the sea before
Would I not get left behind by the big boys in the flash ribs?
Is anyone taking kids along?

there will be plenty of kids, BIG and small

as far as I know, it's open to anyone who thinks they can make it, and there will be others about to offer advice etc, if nothing else you would get the chance to go through the straits will everyone else up to puffin island, if it's too much for you just turn round there and have the rest of the day in the straits having fun

[thestig1973]

Very very tempted

Would love to try out my sib in the sea

Would it be easy to launch with launching wheels?...... I don't have a trailer yet, sorry for daft questions but the only time I took a boat in the sea a tractor towed us in/out..... Obviously can't do that without trailer

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by thestig1973

Very very tempted

Would love to try out my sib in the sea

Would it be easy to launch with launching wheels?...... I don't have a trailer yet, sorry for daft questions but the only time I took a boat in the sea a tractor towed us in/out..... Obviously can't do that without trailer

just let the temptation get the better of you

there is an ideal launch site just up from Ty Calch for you boat with your launching wheels, short run down the beech to the water, plenty of parking if you arrive handy. Don't worry if you just want to run up to puffin island, no reason to do more than you want to. the main thing is we all have a good, safe day out on the water, you decide how far you want to go, just enjoy yourself

[thestig1973]

Cheers Chris

I think I've just given in to temptation :-)

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by thestig1973

Cheers Chris

I think I've just given in to temptation :-)

good, you know it makes sense just come along and do as much or little as you want to if you want to go to the hog roast in the evening let me know and I'll pm you the details

[kerny]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

if you want to go to the hog roast in the evening let me know and I'll pm you the details

oi... wine gum.. that's my job

[thestig1973]

As much as id like to stay for the hog roast I think I'll be heading back to warrington not too late with two tired kids, just in the process of persuading the family that I'll be sensible and not be trying to get as much air as possible on the waves (white lie....lol)

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[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by kerny

oi... wine gum.. that's my job

well jus get on wiv it then, stop moaning about it

[kerny]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

well jus get on wiv it then, stop moaning about it

I would do but he's not coming now

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by thestig1973

As much as id like to stay for the hog roast I think I'll be heading back to warrington not too late with two tired kids, just in the process of persuading the family that I'll be sensible and not be trying to get as much air as possible on the waves (white lie....lol)

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sounds like a sensible plan to me but, there again you'll miss going round the opposite way on the sunday

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by kerny

I would do but he's not coming now

yeh, you've put him off the bun fight

[thestig1973]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

yeh, you've put him off the bun fight

Bun fight?..... tempting..... lol

Although I must warn you that the last chocolate fudge cake fight I had I did quite well

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