Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
04 August 2006, 20:39
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Round England & Wales - Day 13
Well folks, this was the last day of the whole adventure, and having spoken to the crew this morning the aim was to reach Milford Haven and finish there.
The phone was silent all day, so had no...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
03 August 2006, 16:21
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Round England & Wales - Day 12
Overnight the high winds persisted, only calming down in the early morning. The lock in Padstow opened about 10am, but crew gave it two more hours in the hope the seas would die down further. All...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
02 August 2006, 19:24
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Round England & Wales - Day 11
And they're off..........well 5.30 this morning paul & Bryn set off to round Lands End. Winds had dropped to North Westerly Force 4-5. The seas were quite confused - a mixture of Atlantic rollers...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
31 July 2006, 19:36
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Update - Day 9
Nothing much to report - a day at Penzance and it looks the same for tomorrow. They both watched Stormbreaker at the cinema for a second time - perhaps they are trying to telling the weather...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
31 July 2006, 08:47
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Round England & Wales - Day 9
This morning they decided to give it a go and see what the conditions were like. The seas were huge and was soon evident that it was not sensible to proceed any further, and so headed back to...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
30 July 2006, 17:49
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Round England & Wales - Day 8
Well, weather and sea conditions had improved enough for Paul & Bryn, to head out on the next sector. It was not a comfortable ride, but got into Falmouth at 11am, to refuel (both boat & crew - the...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
29 July 2006, 20:16
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Thanks alot , I will let Paul know.
I'm not...
Thanks alot , I will let Paul know.
I'm not sure exact time they are heading out in the morning, he's not said. All weather & Tide dependant possibly??? (I'm even beginning to sound like you lot!)...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
29 July 2006, 19:17
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
29 July 2006, 16:34
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Round England & Wales- Day 7 Update
It has ended up as a day in Plymouth for the crew and chance to recharge the batteries. Forcast is, the weather should be better for tomorrow.
The planned schedule will be to call into Falmouth to...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
29 July 2006, 10:42
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Round England & Wales - Day 7
Thanks for your note Richard B - sorry u missed them. :( As you have already guessed, they were up and gone early from Salcombe as they were aiming from Falmouth.
However I received a call at...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
28 July 2006, 21:39
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Round England & Wales - Day 6
Not alot to report for today, - crew are too busy going out on the Razzle with friends in Salcombe.
Travelled 100nmiles today, took longer than expecte. The first 60nmiles were easy cruising, but...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
27 July 2006, 18:31
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Round England & Wales - Day 5
First, thanks to Pete for posting yesterdays leg of the journey and yes I did go down to Eastbourne.
Second thanks, go to everyone following this epic journey. Sorry Martin, you missed joining up...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
27 July 2006, 17:26
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
25 July 2006, 20:01
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Round England & Wales - Day 3
Good progress was made to-day. Started in mist going down the river Humber, then hit thick fog once at sea - it was like this for 4 hours. By lunchtime it was mist/haze, so crew stopped mid sea for...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
25 July 2006, 08:05
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Round England & Wales - Day 2
After a full English breakfast and once they got the engine fired up (see starting problem in Engine thread - any advice appreciated), Paul & Bryn got under way at 7.30am.
Conditions were smooth &...
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Forum: Engines & props
24 July 2006, 19:15
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Suzuki DF115 - Starting Problems
Can anyone help solve a technical glitch. Paul & Son are currently going around England and Wales (see report under Cruising thread) and they are having a problem with starting the engine- gear...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
23 July 2006, 21:40
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Round England & Wales - Day 1
Here's the first report of many (we hope).
Paul, Bryn, Phoenixpete and Marikh left on time this morning - and yes I was awake (just) to wave them off. The trip up went well - not much traffic at...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
22 July 2006, 21:22
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Central Control Reporting
Hi all,
This is land locked Central Control for Paul & Bryn's adventure around England & Wales (and she who granted pass out!)
As you can see they are all packed and alarms set for 5.30am...
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