Alderney 2010 - Friday 23 to Sunday 25 July - Page 9

mainbrayce · 14 July 2010, 16:35

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Originally Posted by Roy Smith

Ok will do Sat am
can i get to the jetty at loe tide

You should be able to get along side Mainbrayce on Saturday morning and that would be much easier than trying to transport cans to either the commercial quay or the breakwater slipway. Why don't you pop in on Friday when you arrive to discuss timing.

mainbrayce · 14 July 2010, 16:41

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Originally Posted by Roy Smith

Ok will do Sat am
can i get to the jetty at loe tide

I have just checked the tide tables and you should be able to get alongside Mainbrayce in the Inner Harbour until about 10-10.30. We are open from 8am as is the petrol station. Obviously the higher the tide the easier it is.

tim griffin · 14 July 2010, 19:41

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Originally Posted by Roy Smith

Only me

OOP'S sorry Roy thought you was coming over on Saturday ?

Any volunteers to buddy up with the jet Skier's please .

Cruising speed will be about 22/25 knots if some of you want to go faster 30 ish could you let me know please.
Be at Safewater Mark Needles no later than 1030 please, if late you can alway's catch us up and again let me know as I can hang back comms is channel 72 boat name is Pronto.
Ta
Tim

Roy Smith · 14 July 2010, 21:41

Hi Tim
subject to a buddy boat , i think we will leave late 3/4 pm Friday
i have not booked accomadation yet if its all full might camp or sleep on boat

Trevor G · 14 July 2010, 21:43

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Originally Posted by Paul Cannell

Trevor, Happy to give Richard a ride. Paul

Thanks Paul
Assuming reasonable weather, what speed do you Jet-skiers like to cruise at?
We struggle at much under 24 - 25 knots (we come off the plane if we go much below this) but if this matches your comfortable speed we are happy to shadow you and Neil and carry fuel cans etc for you if required.
Trev

Mollers · 14 July 2010, 21:48

Can we have a collective 'handle' for the rabble leaving the Solent?

Jim and I will be heading out of South Devon and will attempt to make comms on ch72 at some point mid channel.

Trevor G · 14 July 2010, 22:33

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Can we have a collective 'handle' for the rabble leaving the Solent?

Last year we ended up being the "Floptilla" - I guess we should be the "Floptilla 2010" this year!
Any other ideas?

Paul Cannell · 14 July 2010, 22:43

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Originally Posted by Trevor G

Thanks Paul
Assuming reasonable weather, what speed do you Jet-skiers like to cruise at?
We struggle at much under 24 - 25 knots (we come off the plane if we go much below this) but if this matches your comfortable speed we are happy to shadow you and Neil and carry fuel cans etc for you if required.
Trev

Hi Trevor, @ 30 knots is 1/2 throttle, if the conditions are good we can use cruise control, fuel usage is @ the same between 25 - 45 mph.
Paul

Paul Cannell · 14 July 2010, 22:44

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Originally Posted by Trevor G

Last year we ended up being the "Floptilla" - I guess we should be the "Floptilla 2010" this year!
Any other ideas?

Has to be 'Floptilla'

Trevor G · 14 July 2010, 22:52

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Originally Posted by Paul Cannell

Hi Trevor, @ 30 knots is 1/2 throttle, if the conditions are good we can use cruise control, fuel usage is @ the same between 25 - 45 mph.
Paul

Sounds good - we're happy to buddy up with and shadow you at least for the run over then - weather permitting we're hoping to do the extra few days in Sark but I'm sure we can make sure you have company for the run back.
Trev

Avocet · 15 July 2010, 00:34

Mrs A, Scurvy Crew and I are so jealous that we can't be coming with you. We will, however, be crossing with you; just a few hundred miles East and beneath the water doing Ashford - Coquelles, rather than over the water doing Needles - Braye!

Best wishes and good luck to you all

David

tim griffin · 15 July 2010, 06:39

Roy we will keep a look out for you late pm we will be on the Yacht Club terrace.

Call sign was Floptilla on 72

Mollers we are leaving Needles Fairway buoy 1030 at 22/25 knots you should be able to work out an intercept for you route, we will listen out for you.

David we will raise a glass to you and the Mrs .

Anyone else wanting to go in the fast group ?

If we encounter fog like last year (30 miles of it) then 10knots group up and radar reflectors up please until we clear the shipping lanes, I have radar does anyone else or anyone fitted with a RTE .

Don't forget if bringing back duty free goods then you need the customs forms , and a q flag for when you get home.

mainbrayce · 15 July 2010, 07:07

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Originally Posted by tim griffin

Roy we will keep a look out for you late pm we will be on the Yacht Club terrace.

Call sign was Floptilla on 72

Mollers we are leaving Needles Fairway buoy 1030 at 22/25 knots you should be able to work out an intercept for you route, we will listen out for you.

David we will raise a glass to you and the Mrs .

Anyone else wanting to go in the fast group ?

If we encounter fog like last year (30 miles of it) then 10knots group up and radar reflectors up please until we clear the shipping lanes, I have radar does anyone else or anyone fitted with a RTE .

Don't forget if bringing back duty free goods then you need the customs forms , and a q flag for when you get home.

Mainbrayce are agents for Duty Free alcohol and cigarettes and will be very happy to supply as required. We need a few hours warning before you are about to leave.

bedajim · 15 July 2010, 09:19

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Originally Posted by tim griffin

If we encounter fog like last year (30 miles of it) then 10knots group up and radar reflectors up please until we clear the shipping lanes, I have radar does anyone else or anyone fitted with a RTE .

I have radar too

Jim

Channel Ribs · 15 July 2010, 11:26

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Originally Posted by tim griffin

Call sign was Floptilla on 72

Would it be possible for the lead boat to know who they are and to respond to a call to Floptilla?

gotchiguy · 15 July 2010, 15:36

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Originally Posted by tim griffin

Ginger crew 3
Pronto 6 Tim
Lady Anne x 2
Something Italian 2
Blue Ray 3
Martini 1
Blown Away x2 includes Neil
Bedajimbo x 2
Mollers x2
DHD X 2
Trevor g x 4
Erin x 2
Neil Harvey x 1

Have I missed any one off ?
Ta
Tim

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Originally Posted by malthouse

I think post 138 was the most recent list?

Martini is a two and Gotchiguy are a two too.

So that makes it...

x3 Ginger crew - Ginger Crew
x6 Tim Griffin - Pronto
x2 Mark - Something Italian
x2 Lady Anne
x4 Trevor G - Blue Ray 235 026 679
x2 Martini - Martini II 235 067 688
x2 Gotchiguy - Into the Red 235 076 114
x2 Paul Cannell - Blown Away (inc. Neil)
x2 Bedajimbo - Jigsaw
x2 Mollers - Little Joe
x2 Erin - La Frette 235 063 428
x1 Neil Harvey - Zonneschijn II

I've had a quick trawl through and this is what I've come up with, I'm sure there are others so make yourselves known!

bedajim · 15 July 2010, 15:40

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Originally Posted by gotchiguy

So that makes it...

Ginger crew x3
Pronto x6 Tim
Something Italian x2
Lady Anne x 2
Blue Ray 3
Martini II x2
Gotchiguy x2
Blown Away x2 includes Neil
Bedajimbo x 2
Mollers x2
Erin x 2
Trevor G x4
Neil Harvey x 1

Bring your money you owe me a shant

Ginger Crew · 15 July 2010, 17:05

I'm looking forward to my beer at the yachtclub terrace now !!!

Erin · 15 July 2010, 21:24

The barbecue has now been more formally arranged and an experienced caterer will be flipping the steaks and burgers for us. There will of course be a charge per head, but hopefully this will be very reasonable. Malthouse will be able to tell us more. This way it should ensure a good choice of food and side dishes to keep everyone happy. The only illness you should risk encountering now will be a hangover

For those of you with a penchant for gambling, there is a 'casino' night to raise funds for Alderney Week amongst other things. This is on the Friday (see ad below), but will require a commitment as tickets would need to be bought.

Mollers · 15 July 2010, 21:27

Mollers will be heading off in 'Hey Joe' as he's not brave enough to attempt the trip in an SR4.