The Hebrides Trip

Mike Garside · 18 June 2002, 06:08

I keep checking the RIB Gallery in the hope that I may see something of the reportedly great trip to the Hebrides. But nothing yet. I'm dying to see snaps of happy ribsters working on blown up Bravo 3X legs under a blazing sun set in a blue Northern sky. Any chance?

Charles · 18 June 2002, 07:36

Even better Mike, seeing pics of Cyanide being towed by Hot Lemon IV at over 20knts.

Brian · 18 June 2002, 10:52

Charles, your wish come true, 26 knots actually.

Brian · 18 June 2002, 10:54

That shot was taken approaching The Kyle of Lochalsh. Note The Skye Bridge ahead.
More photos on The Gallery.

Charles · 18 June 2002, 11:33

Excellent!

GraemeCooper · 18 June 2002, 12:22

Brian

Was the Tow just as an exercise, or because of a problem with Cyanide?

Also, any chance of a report of the event - number of RIBs attending, names/types/sizes/engines etc - and a general overall review of the cruise?

Graeme

Brian · 18 June 2002, 14:57

I was, of course, only a participant on this cruise.
I am loath to undertake to "report" on the event as this may imply a status on my part that I do not possess. However, I am sure the official organisers will prepare a full report and more pictures for publication in BIBOA's magazine, "Riblines".
Additionally, for anyone who wants to send me their snail mail address, I am happy to burn a CD of all my photos taken on this cruise and post it to them.

Alan · 18 June 2002, 15:23

We had 11 boats for the Islands in the Sun cruise plus half a dozen or so who went around Scotland. Smallest boat was a 5.6 Avon, largest was 10m Scorpion. The Islands in Sun cruise got the better deal with weather with 4 days of sunny skies and calm seas around the Outer Hebrides. It was definately a cruise of a lifetime IMHO.

I believe that Yvonne Mackintosh will be writing up, hopefully with contributions from various particpants to capture everyones experiences. If I get a chance I'll write a few words myself but work is rather getting in the way at the moment!

Cheers, Alan.

Brian · 20 June 2002, 11:41

Brian's Top Tip

If you fancy RIBing in the Hebrides, but for some reason can't take your boat up there, here is an idea.
Go to say, Stornoway on the ferry (plus car?) and book a trip(s) out with Murray MacCloud on
www.seatrek.co.uk
or Peter Foster on
www.seafari.co.uk (out of Lewis)

These gentlemen know the islands like the back of their hands. They have superb, strong boats and will take you in complete safety to some of the most beautiful places in the Western Islands-and all for a few paltry pounds. Apart from anything else you will make firm friends of a couple of absolutely sterling chaps who will do anything to help and advise you.

Ali · 22 June 2002, 17:50

Seafari is in the south end of Skye(not Lewis)and it is Pete Fowler, who you need to speak to.
Seatrek is Murray MacLeod and they are out in Lewis.
And we are Skyewaves and are up the north end of Skye but unfortunately never made the tour as the boat was late from the builder and I was at sea.

Brian · 22 June 2002, 18:21

Ali
My apologies to Peter for getting his name surname wrong, and to you all, for the far worse crime for getting the islands muddled too !
Nevertheless, my sentiments remain firm.

Ali · 22 June 2002, 19:56

Brian.
It was just incase people were trying to find these people and were getting confused.
Hope that you enjoyed your visit in to Portree and that you managed to get anything you needed.
Any points or complaints about the lack of facilities etc would be gratefully appreciated in our attempt to get the place done up for visitors and locals alike.
Hopefully meet you next year when you are up doing the cruise.

AndyMicklewrigh · 26 June 2002, 07:02

Towing in Hebridees

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seafariskye · 09 July 2002, 22:32

Brian

Hav'nt looked at this for a while, so will drag the quality hebrides trip back to the top for a day or two?

Thanks for your kind words, and glad you got everything sorted out on the boat.

It was a worse crime getting the islands mixed up rather than the names..................Skye is much easier to find!

Was good to have a load of ribs passing through, and if anyone else is coming this way this year, give me a shout, and will help out in any way i can - Out of hours fuel etc??? campsite/pub - could even do a drop off en-route??

Cheers

Pete