URGENT help needed for round the island

[LURCHER]

We were due to escort the TOE IN THE WATER (TITW) open 60 yatch around the isle of wight for the RTI race tomorrow - unfortunately we have had a major engine problem and cannot now help them

is there anyone out there with a solid relaible RIB who would be willing to escort this yatch around???

you would need to:

• be at gosport @ 5am
• have space to accomadate a doctor, Marine and one other around the island
• have a RIB/fuel/relevant safety gear/experience suitable for going round the island what ever the weather!

If you available to help please do not post a reply (am posting on behalf of lurcher) but ring John on

07836 596619

many thanks

[C2 RIBS]

Just posted the same after a call , sorry for jumping on your post - weather showing
0100 14°C WNW 10 Kts Good
0400 13°C WNW 10 Kts Good
0700 14°C WNW 11 Kts Very Good
1000 14°C WNW 12 Kts Very Good
1300 17°C WNW 11 Kts 20 Kts Very Good
1600 18°C WNW 14 Kts 23 Kts Very Good
1900 17°C NW 12 Kts 22 Kts Very Good
Night 14°C NNW 10 Kts Very Good

Ian

[LURCHER]

just spotted that!
can't hurt having two posts asking!

[Nasher]

Also had a call from John.

I've PM'd Andre and called Tim Griffin, who may be able to help.

Nasher.

[LURCHER]

Many thanks to Nasher and Tim Griffin who has kindly stepped in!! - the power of ribnet eh?!!

[C2 RIBS]

OUTSTANDING- anything we can do for these people is worth it, well done to Tim and crew

[PeterM]

Is this cause something that RIBNET as a group could support in some way - or would we all needed to be coded if we took guys out ( even for an hour or two in the solent ) ?

I dont feel there is a much better cause to be able to give some time & effort to. especially compared to what these guys have given.

[C2 RIBS]

I believe this will go back to coding and whether needed, it is not for reward so should remain outside but need for safety gear, competence etc.
I was in town as the latest funeral for a young soldier killed in action today so agree a very good cause.

[Andre]

Sorry guys but as much as I would have liked to assist I cannot cos Seahawk V has been sold so I am ribless until new rib arrives.

It is great however that Tim has stepped in to help

Have a great day

Andre

[tim griffin]

Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

I believe this will go back to coding and whether needed, it is not for reward so should remain outside but need for safety gear, competence etc.
I was in town as the latest funeral for a young soldier killed in action today so agree a very good cause.

Hi Ian

As it is a voluntary thing use of rib free of charge and my time free of charge no need for a coded rib , however the one that I am using is a 8 metre ocean with twin diesels and 8 man liferaft and more safety kit than most coded boats have so not a problem .

I happy to help out and its a small thing to give when you compare what these brave people have given already.

Cheers Tim