Alderney Fireworks - Sat 8th August - Page 2

Trevor G · 29 July 2015, 08:05

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Originally Posted by Daniel

Trevor; will SDS launch a visitor from a trailer or do you store there anyway?

I store there anyway. They can lift you from a trailer - but as a one-off it's expensive.
When I trailer launch I use the Crosshouse Hard slipway (Crosshouse Road, SO14 5GZ). It has a wide slip and trailer parking (Free) and car parking at a reasonable cost, but give SDS (02380238084) a call to see what they would charge.

Trev

Neil Harvey · 29 July 2015, 21:39

Daniel
If you want to be lifted in, call Gareth at Drivers Dryberthing. They are usually quite reasonably priced compared to the drystacks for one offs

Daniel · 30 July 2015, 08:45

Thanks Neil. No problem launching myself just if everyone is meeting at SDS it might be convinent.

Do drivers have a facility to launch ribs now? They always used to use a crane which I never fancied but I'm going back a few years.

Neil Harvey · 30 July 2015, 17:39

Its a crane but they can use strops on your front and rear lifting eyes if you don't like the idea of the sling

Trevor G · 30 July 2015, 21:54

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Originally Posted by Daniel

Thanks Neil. No problem launching myself just if everyone is meeting at SDS it might be convenient.

"Normally" we tend to congregate at Yarmouth rather than a Southampton location - it gives those requiring petrol to top-up, and if you're ready early somewhere to have a last minute coffee or loo break.

It also gives anyone starting from Poole an option to make a slight detour to meet up if wanted.

Ribtecer · 31 July 2015, 17:45

Hi guys

We are planning to be en route to St. PP next weekend and our plan involved an over night stay in Braye on Saturday night.

Now we know about the fireworks etc even more keen.

Is Braye a no go area for anyone without a booking on this night? Be coming over in a 33 ft sailing boat, whats the likely chance of a free bouy? Do they raft on bouys (so to speak) in Braye? Never been there went its been busy.

Look forward to it.

Toby

Trevor G · 31 July 2015, 18:14

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Originally Posted by Ribtecer

Is Braye a no go area for anyone without a booking on this night? Be coming over in a 33 ft sailing boat, whats the likely chance of a free bouy? Do they raft on bouys (so to speak) in Braye? Never been there went its been busy.

Look forward to it.

Toby

We've always just turned up with the Ribs - I suspect they will always find you a buoy somewhere, but it may be worth just giving them a call anyway.

paulbrown22 · 31 July 2015, 19:35

They will raft up on the buoys if necessary, although I've visited in our sailing yacht many times and never yet had to. There's also a few spots to anchor with a sandy bottom towards the old pier which are described in the almanacs, we've anchored several times out of preference! (there are a couple of rocks to watch out for though...)

Trevor G · 01 August 2015, 10:25

Who's planning on coming back on Sunday?
As the weather is currently looking good - Rick and his GF and I are thinking of staying on for a few extra days so Pam and Katie may be looking for a ride back on Sunday if anyone has spare seats?
Plan "B" will be for them to take the ferry from Cherbourg (the same as if the weather turns), but a lift to Southampton (or close) would mean we don't have to try and leave a car at Portsmouth where the ferry goes to on Friday morning.

Daniel · 02 August 2015, 11:09

Trevor, weather permitting I'm headed back Sunday but i don't know yet if there's any spare seats onboard as I've invited a few people.

On the plus side; I'm pretty sure I have a free voucher for Cherbourg to Portsmouth on the cat. I had to cancel a booking recently and the refund was a voucher not cash - you're welcome to it.

Andre · 05 August 2015, 20:39

sorry guys but as much I would like to go I can't. Have a good and safe cruise.
Sunday BBQ at Newtown Creek that is as much I can manage this weekend

whisper · 05 August 2015, 20:42

Sorry you are not going dude

Got hold of a couple of pre erected tents on the site today due to late cancelations...

Andre · 05 August 2015, 21:06

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Originally Posted by whisper

Sorry you are not going dude

Got hold of a couple of pre erected tents on the site today due to late cancelations...

Sorry mate but if we were going it would have been a 5 star hotel in Guernsey . No camping

whisper · 05 August 2015, 21:22

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Originally Posted by Andre

Sorry mate but if we were going it would have been a 5 star hotel in Guernsey . No camping

We had you camping last time though...

Daniel · 06 August 2015, 07:04

Holidays day !!! Wheyhey

Marc · 06 August 2015, 08:34

Trevor, others, see you down there. I plan to get down to Alderney on Saturday, leaving Lymington on Saturday reasonably early I will confirm when I have firmed up details (return Tuesday or Wednesday depending on the weather). Will spend the rest of the time touring the Channel Islands in Ocean Devil with my kids; Klara and Lucas.

Andre · 06 August 2015, 13:22

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Originally Posted by whisper

We had you camping last time though...

I know but I was then on my own

Family event on Saturday has stopped us from going but hopefully we will have a BBQ at Newtown creek on Sunday

Have a good cruise and have great fun

Trevor G · 07 August 2015, 14:20

The kids find the channel crossings so exciting. ...

whisper · 07 August 2015, 14:47

Marc · 07 August 2015, 15:14

We are on... exiting Lymington fueled up and ready to cruise to Alderney at 9.30 tomorrow morning. Cant wait.