lulworth cove sibfest part deux the return - 26/27 May 2012

[dek]

Well I hope the weather is good because I have gone and booked the campsite. Now for a tent and sleeping bag and --------------------- blinking list goes on and on !
Will wave to you Boris if we make it.
cheers
dek.

[Oscarguitar]

Wimp here! Cautious, most of the time, keen to cruise at most economical speed when possible, yes, happy to have a blast, absolutely! slightly slower top speed than Avocet, unfortunately true (and he does like to let me know!)

Still up for this subject to satisfactory return of exeat request, completion of all agreed tasks in acceptable timeframe, dog walking duties completed and availability of fuel, etc, etc.

Very happy to escort if required. Fingers crossed for a decent forecast.

Boris, going all the way to Anvil Point for your anniversary, I hope you are going by boat, v romantic.

[xs 400]

Originally Posted by Oscarguitar

Wimp here! Cautious, most of the time, keen to cruise at most economical speed when possible, yes, happy to have a blast, absolutely! slightly slower top speed than Avocet, unfortunately true (and he does like to let me know!)

Still up for this subject to satisfactory return of exeat request, completion of all agreed tasks in acceptable timeframe, dog walking duties completed and availability of fuel, etc, etc.

Very happy to escort if required. Fingers crossed for a decent forecast.

Boris, going all the way to Anvil Point for your anniversary, I hope you are going by boat, v romantic.

wimp? ..............your our Hero!
speed is relative!

[Oscarguitar]

Permission granted! Weather permitting see you on the 26th.

[lukewhiting]

Dont think i can make saturday sorry guys!

[xs 400]

Originally Posted by lukewhiting

Dont think i can make saturday sorry guys!

shame...............are you worried about keeping up, because we could slow down a bit...lol

[lukewhiting]

ahaa nahh sure i could keep up on my thundercat! ill try my best to make it but not 100%

[xs 400]

trying not to get too excited but the 7 day forecast is looking good!

[lockieboi]

Originally Posted by xs 400

trying not to get too excited but the 7 day forecast is looking good!

I thought that too but didn't want to jinx it.

[bingosucks]

hello to all,been in majorca
tried to book a caravan at pebble bank but no spaces left ,hook up or not ;( .. this leaves the option of camping arggh wifey and daughter deffo not up for this ,so considering just me and the boy now but i will wait for weather report!

other problem is i think my pickup needs a new alternator though it`s still working so will need to have it sorted before we travel

pat on the back to all those involved and hope to see you saturday ..rich

[xs 400]

so the plan so far......26th May 2012

xs 400 4m rib 30hp yam 2 crew.........camping
matt h bombard 380 15hp yam?.........?
bingosucks 3m+ sib mariner 15hp............camping
dek 3m+ bombard johnson 15hp.....camping?
lockeiboi 3m+ prowave johnson 15hp..... ?
Little j 4m+ rs5 yamaha f70hp efi....camping

head down to castletown slipway (portland next to the aqua dt5 1bd)
The Aqua - Three Star Accommodation on the Jurassic Coast

aim to launch 11.00 am tides (neap) high water 0930 am 2134 pm
low water 1431pm

rendezvous 11.15 am portland harbour entrance.

Avocet 7.5m ribcraft 250hp suzuki
Oscarguitar 8.6m cobra 275hp verado.

head towards lulworth via durdle door man of war cove + play
into lulworth

question whats the views on lunch? we could anchor together and get ferried in on smaller boats, go and get some lunch and a beer.

other suggestions welcome?

we have plenty of time. as plan to return 1630 ish

any requests for activities? I may have a swim/snorkell man of war cove.

any more wishing to join?

life jackets a must, but it would be useful to know if you have vhf, flares (assume avocet/oscarguitar all kitted out)
if you pm me your mobile ill return mine usefull on the day before/day

[lockieboi]

Sounds good.
Is anyone tent camping or is everyone glamping in fancy motor homes?
What's the situation with parking at the slipway?
And is launching free?
Pub lunch sound like a good idea to me.

[xs 400]

Originally Posted by lockieboi

Sounds good.
Is anyone tent camping or is everyone glamping in fancy motor homes?
What's the situation with parking at the slipway?
And is launching free?
Pub lunch sound like a good idea to me.

caravan for me
pay and display car park next to slip for cars (can leave trailers and buy two tickets...)
land 800 yds away that most people leave cars and trailer with no issues (wheel clamp advised)
also speaking to clarks boatyard 50 yds away to see about parking trailers will let you know.
launching is free

[bingosucks]

Originally Posted by lockieboi

Sounds good.
Is anyone tent camping or is everyone glamping in fancy motor homes?
What's the situation with parking at the slipway?
And is launching free?
Pub lunch sound like a good idea to me.

green light from wifey for me and the 10 year old boy are a go! weather and vehicle issues allowing

we will be camping ...in a tent.... i promised him a camp trip years ago and this has all the makings of a legendary trip

yes to pub lunch

yes to operating a ferry service

will take snorkel and a donut as we are intending very much on getting wet ! and will be wet suited up

[little J]

Me and the misses will be camping we are hoping to get there for 12 ish on Friday .

[dek]

Will be camping and hope to arrive friday afternoon.Pub lunch sounds good to me on the cruise day.Have life jackets anchor etc. but will be piggy backing on vhf/flares etc.as have now run out of money!
The weather forecast is looking good so we should all have a great time so bring it on.
cheers
dek.

[xs 400]

matt h
bingosucks
dek
lockeiboi
Little j

will be approaching a local boatyard tomorrow to ask if we can leave our trailers on the cruise day.

therefor I need to know if any of you guys are launching with a trailer?

[little J]

Yes we will be trailer launching (overall trailer length 5.5m ish)

[lockieboi]

therefor I need to know if any of you guys are launching with a trailer?

Nope, out the back of the van for me.

Will be camping thurs an Friday night for me, not sure about Saturday night yet.

[bingosucks]

out the back of a pick-up (hopefully) for me gotta love launch wheels...
will be a late arrival friday night,may travel back sat but if the beers flowing