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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 28 April 2013, 09:20
Replies: 36
Views: 7,025
Posted By Allen
[Good one Brian. Really enjoyed browsing your...

[Good one Brian. Really enjoyed browsing your site. Calm sunny days are a distant memory!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 June 2010, 10:40
Replies: 48
Views: 10,006
Posted By Allen
We're heading up to Plockton on Friday for the...

We're heading up to Plockton on Friday for the weekend. No plans to go to St Kilda again - no firm plans at all really, but intend exploring the Outer Hebrides so will keep an eye out for you!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 March 2010, 13:04
Replies: 48
Views: 10,006
Posted By Allen
Just a few pictures for you to drool over whilst...

Just a few pictures for you to drool over whilst planning your trip.
We just turned up without giving advance warning, but made a point of finding the warden as soon as we had landed. She was very...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 March 2010, 08:42
Replies: 48
Views: 10,006
Posted By Allen
You're most welcome, anytime. I haven't looked at...

You're most welcome, anytime. I haven't looked at the forecast yet, but if the weather is half decent I'll have her in the water at the weekend.

When are you putting Saffron back in?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 March 2010, 08:57
Replies: 48
Views: 10,006
Posted By Allen
Not had much chance to get out in her yet though,...

Not had much chance to get out in her yet though, so pictures are thin on the ground. Here's one so you'll recognise me!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 March 2010, 15:54
Replies: 48
Views: 10,006
Posted By Allen
Brian, Cope Passage is the way, refuelling...

Brian,

Cope Passage is the way, refuelling in Berneray - here:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 June 2008, 14:53
Replies: 37
Views: 11,287
Posted By Allen
This was mentioned. The organisers are relying on...

This was mentioned. The organisers are relying on the Marine Track record but competitors argue that this system does not update often enough to accurately record the track of a fast moving boat....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 June 2008, 13:33
Replies: 37
Views: 11,287
Posted By Allen
[QUOTE=John Kennett;254179] At this stage of the...

[QUOTE=John Kennett;254179] At this stage of the race, the positions only tell a small part of the story. With four legs still to run, and only six hours between the top thirty boats, a lot can...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 June 2008, 08:24
Replies: 164
Views: 34,728
Posted By Allen
Missed you too xxxxx;) Off to Bangor now -...

Missed you too xxxxx;)

Off to Bangor now - will give your regards to anyone I meet!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 June 2008, 10:33
Replies: 164
Views: 34,728
Posted By Allen
Thanks. I was going straight to the 'news' page...

Thanks. I was going straight to the 'news' page and refreshing that - silly me, I should have guessed it would be on the home page rather than 'news'!
Thanks again.
Allen
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 June 2008, 09:36
Replies: 164
Views: 34,728
Posted By Allen
Hi John, Nothing about this on the RB08 site...

Hi John,

Nothing about this on the RB08 site yet - you seem to be the best source of information about what's going on!
Looks like nothing worse than a westerly 5 up here tomorrow, so I still...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 May 2006, 14:03
Replies: 8
Views: 2,059
Posted By Allen
Dark blue and orange colour scheme if I remember...

Dark blue and orange colour scheme if I remember correctly. Wet and uncomfortable. Hard ride. Not very well laid out.
It was bought by a chap on the Isle of Man in 1999. He sold it on last year, I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 July 2005, 08:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,921
Posted By Allen
Dave, Good luck with the trip. St.Kilda...

Dave,

Good luck with the trip. St.Kilda really is worth the effort.

Diesel straight in to the boat in Berneray in the Sound of Harris. Perfect for a top up before heading out in to the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 April 2005, 15:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,436
Posted By Allen
It will take longer than you think. Pay no...

It will take longer than you think. Pay no attention to the theoretical passage time as this does not allow for arriving at a set of locks five mins late and having to wait nearly two hours for the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 January 2005, 15:51
Replies: 30
Views: 6,008
Posted By Allen
For Peel and Douglas harbours on the Isle of Man...

For Peel and Douglas harbours on the Isle of Man have a look at:

www.dotet.co.uk/weather_cams

There are also links to real time wind and tide information. The Peel camera is due to be...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 September 2004, 14:31
Replies: 88
Views: 17,083
Posted By Allen
I saw a moderately impressive gin palace on Grand...

I saw a moderately impressive gin palace on Grand Cayman which made me giggle - 'Mama's Money'
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 September 2004, 09:11
Replies: 9
Views: 2,278
Posted By Allen
The keepers work all the lock gates. All you have...

The keepers work all the lock gates. All you have to do is sort out your mooring lines.

Don't forget you need to produce your insurance certificate when paying the transit fee.

Allen
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 September 2004, 09:10
Replies: 9
Views: 2,278
Posted By Allen
And you have to be really lucky with your arrival...

And you have to be really lucky with your arrival time at locks. It is really easy to lose loads of time.

We did it a few years ago, leaving the Orkneys early in time to get in to the canal at...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2004, 16:17
Replies: 19
Views: 4,632
Posted By Allen
I've suggested that we have a safety boat race...

I've suggested that we have a safety boat race next year..... ;)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 August 2004, 07:56
Replies: 11
Views: 2,941
Posted By Allen
Thank you all. Rogue Wave - thanks indeed...

Thank you all.

Rogue Wave - thanks indeed for your offer. Where are you? Motorways, traffic and trailer permitting we should be launching near Mercury on the Hamble tomorrow at about 0800.

Alan...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 August 2004, 08:02
Replies: 11
Views: 2,941
Posted By Allen
Diesel prices in the Solent area

Anyone know the best place to fuel up with diesel on the water in the Solent area?

Thanks

Allen
Forum: Trailers & towing 17 August 2004, 14:43
Replies: 26
Views: 7,893
Posted By Allen
It's a while since weighed mine, but I seem to...

It's a while since weighed mine, but I seem to recall the weight being something over 2 tonnes fully fuelled.

Allen
Forum: Trailers & towing 06 August 2004, 14:48
Replies: 45
Views: 27,685
Posted By Allen
David, OK, so I thought I'd give the cheap...

David,

OK, so I thought I'd give the cheap way a try.

From the measurements above I need a Mk1 Golf bearing, but when I get one from the local motor factor this bearing has an OD of 67mm rather...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 August 2004, 08:23
Replies: 209
Views: 42,181
Posted By Allen
Relieved to hear that all the crew are safe and...

Relieved to hear that all the crew are safe and well.

Chins up lads - worse things happen at... er.... well, you know what I mean.

Allen
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 July 2004, 15:30
Replies: 158
Views: 26,754
Posted By Allen
aaaagghhhhh - and I was looking forward to...

aaaagghhhhh - and I was looking forward to meeting you, but now I know that you're short and overweight with a dodgy grey beard I'm not so sure:)

The camera really does lie......... frightening...
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