Scillies 2022

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by neil.mccrirrick

That’s what we did. Stayed on Bryher snd very nice it was too [emoji106]

I don’t think the Scillonians have recovered yet[emoji23]

[RickW]

When I looked at going last year even the bloody campsite was fully booked!

But year - look at the time to try to find something/cancellations or camp….

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

I don’t think the Scillonians have recovered yet[emoji23]

I know I haven't!....
Camping on lovely Bhryer is a great bet
Just make sure you book a mooring and take a Tender which will make life far easier.
Good luck with the Trip this year Rick

[RickW]

Thinking of going this week but accommodation is proving a nightmare

[Deskmonkey]

Hi RickW, I'm still planning on the 6th Aug, we do have accommodation booked for a week but yes its pretty hard to get some at the mo. Be really interested to hear how you get on. I still need to work out parking a trailer in Penzance for a week. That's todays job.

[RickW]

There is a Facebook Group called “isles of Scilly late availability accommodation’

I just put up a post there and someone gave me availability for this week at three separate places

Best of luck for your trip

[Deskmonkey]

Originally Posted by RickW

There is a Facebook Group called “isles of Scilly late availability accommodation’

I just put up a post there and someone gave me availability for this week at three separate places

Best of luck for your trip

Hi RickW,
Did you make the Scillies this week? If you did I would love to pick your brains about the trip. I'm still tentatively looking at the 6th Aug but its looking like a bumpy crossing. Cheers Phil 07964660203

[RickW]

Sadly not ! Still got out on the rib loads during the week but needed to stay near home so couldn’t go

Let us know how you got on

Any specific questions ? I haven’t been but sure someone here will be able to help

[Deskmonkey]

Well I'm here and can throughly recommend the effort. Left Minehead at 0500 towing Sandy, Penzance at 0900, the Mermaid Inn in St Mary's for a pint at 1400. Trip took 2 and a half hours average speed 14 knots. Bit of an Atlantic confused swell in the shipping lanes. Now to explore and try very hard not to hit any rocks.

[RickW]

Originally Posted by Deskmonkey

Well I'm here and can throughly recommend the effort. Left Minehead at 0500 towing Sandy, Penzance at 0900, the Mermaid Inn in St Mary's for a pint at 1400. Trip took 2 and a half hours average speed 14 knots. Bit of an Atlantic confused swell in the shipping lanes. Now to explore and try very hard not to hit any rocks.

Congrats very jealous had some friends there yesterday on a day trip on the Scillonian

Any pictures ?

[Deskmonkey]

I'll do a YouTube video of the adventure when I get back. Will try and upload some pics.

[RickW]

Get back ok? Or did you go native? Looked an awesome week to go

Hoping to get out week of 5th Sept (or weekend before) depending on the weather etc

[Deskmonkey]

Hi still here. Unbelievable week. Coming back tomorrow.

[RickW]

Had an awesome day in Lantic today and thought of you guys - kicked up a bit in the way back so hope it was a nice journey home

[treerat]

Originally Posted by RickW

Had an awesome day in Lantic today and thought of you guys - kicked up a bit in the way back so hope it was a nice journey home

Didn't it just -- we were diving the Scylla, flat calm on the way out, f5 wind and nasty short waves for the 5m dive boat.

[FoxZulu]

I remember watching Scylla being scuttled from Whitsand Bay cliffs. Think it was 2003.

[treerat]

Originally Posted by FoxZulu

I remember watching Scylla being scuttled from Whitsand Bay cliffs. Think it was 2003.

Not far out - March 27, 2004

[Deskmonkey]

Hi Rick, here is a youtube video of the best bits of my trip. Apologies its 8 minutes of your life you won't get back, but shows the trip and stuff.
Really hope you get over in September and the weather is as kind to you as it was to me, its an amazing place.https://youtu.be/e6U59kt00AU

[RickW]

Originally Posted by Deskmonkey

Hi Rick, here is a youtube video of the best bits of my trip. Apologies its 8 minutes of your life you won't get back, but shows the trip and stuff.
Really hope you get over in September and the weather is as kind to you as it was to me, its an amazing place.https://youtu.be/e6U59kt00AU

Will have a look later [emoji106]

[RickW]

Looked stunning did you fuel up in Penzance or Scilly by any chance just wondering how much if you did [emoji106]