The Soltron Atlantic Challenge - Page 2

Charles · 26 June 2003, 12:43

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Originally posted by Alan Priddy

Keep the questions coming Alan P

Errrr, do I have to suffer from a major hangover in Guernsey again?

DepSol · 26 June 2003, 12:50

Yes, in September this time so it may kick off in Sark or Herm at lunchtime.

Richard B · 26 June 2003, 12:53

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Originally posted by Charles
Errrr, do I have to suffer from a major hangover in Guernsey again?

- Charles, surely you said those immortal words "never again" !!

Alan - where abouts is this Jolly Sailor? - I'm not very familiar with Portsmouth.

Brian · 26 June 2003, 13:52

Alan if the GPU (Great Piss-Up) is in Pompey on the 9th August, does this imply that you will most likely be coming along the South coast from Lands End on the 7/8th?
If so I will mark it on my calendar before my wife decides I should be doing something more useful and look forward to leaping out of Torbay in Cyanide and "ambushing" you somewhere offshore.

DepSol · 26 June 2003, 14:03

As part of the SOLTRON tour they will be going to Bangor in Ireland (inc Rib Raid) 2 days, Isle of Man 2 days, Falmouth 1 day, Torquay 1 day, Weymouth o/night then Gunwarfe Quay in Portsmouth on the 9th approx 13.00 hours.

Dom.

gingercoastie · 26 June 2003, 14:10

In that case I will be out and about in Falmouth, see you there and best of luck.

DepSol · 26 June 2003, 14:13

Don’t be just out and about, come in to port and meet the crew.

Dom

gingercoastie · 26 June 2003, 14:22

Okay then, if you insist. But it all depends on the powers that be at the coastguard, I may just have to watch them sail past the window. If so come up for a visit, after all our area covers 1/2 the atlantic.

Alan Priddy · 27 June 2003, 07:42

Brian

Our main Sponsor SOLTRON has sked us to do a tour of Ireland, Isle of Man, and along the West Coast so if anyone cannot come to the party, we will come to them. See you in early August. Alan P

TIM · 27 June 2003, 08:06

Hi Alan,
I see that the engine hp has gone up a lot to 480!!!.... And a Yam!!!!..... Is this a new secret weapon?????? and are you putting that out a Hydradrive leg?????

Are you planning to be in Bangor?????

Good look too, in the new venture.....

Alan Priddy · 27 June 2003, 08:23

Hi Tim

We will be in Bangor on Friday evening and there are some questions that I cannot answer at this time.

All will be made clear later

Alan P

-<=[Tw18]=>- · 27 June 2003, 09:27

Good luck Guys and after whta I have read about SoC's leaving do I think I will have to get over fo rthe home coming

Lee

DepSol · 27 June 2003, 10:31

If not catch up with us all in Guernsey in September.

Dom

-<=[Tw18]=>- · 27 June 2003, 11:01

Quote:

Originally posted by DepSol
If not catch up with us all in Guernsey in September.

Dom

I've been over so far twice this year all in the last month

But thank you thats a pretty good offer if I havent heard one, and I'm sure Charles wont miss a party

Catch ya in Guernsey then Dom

Lee

DepSol · 27 June 2003, 11:12

We may even come over to Jersey depending on how long the team/boat is spending in the Islands.

Dom

TIM · 27 June 2003, 12:01

I just called Gale, and I am going to try to get up with our RIB..... I am looking foward to meeting you.......Hopefuly......

Alan Priddy · 27 June 2003, 12:12

Dont forget, not only are we doing this trip for ourselves but two charities. In Canada it is the Food Bank Association. An organisation set up to make sure no one goes hungry. And in the UK, The Make a Wish Foundation. (A modern day "Jim will fix it)

Alan P

Alan Priddy · 01 July 2003, 18:56

A right Royal quote.
seeing as our competitor is favoured by Prince Charles I thought that it might be good for you to hear what Charlies mum has got to say.

"Above all, we must keep alive that couragous spirit of adventure that is the finest quality of youth and by youth I do not just mean those who are young in years, I mean too, all those who are young in heart no matter how old they may be "
Her Majesty The Queen.

That us, a bunch of old gits who are doing it for the fun
Alan P

Allen · 03 July 2003, 12:43

Quote:

Originally posted by Alan Priddy
A right Royal quote.
I mean too, all those who are young in heart no matter how old they may be "
Her Majesty The Queen.

That us, a bunch of old gits who are doing it for the fun
Alan P

Is that Queen-speak for 'old fart'?

Allen

Alan Priddy · 10 July 2003, 15:19

Just had our first weather briefing with Bertie who inform us that the wind has been blowing a constant 50 knots for over a week up in Greenland. That may sound bad, but for us it is a good sign.
Coupled with a very strong Gulf Stream which has increase the water tempeture to an amazing 8 degrees in the Northern part of the Labrador Sea, the strong sea swell has broken up the pack ice which is melting at an alarming rate. If all goes well we should only experiance a little ice this year which will suit us fine.

Might not suit the other team "Bearing" in mind they are expecting to be filmed amoung the "dangorous and crushing pack ice" Bertie will be giving daily weather updates from 27th July on the forum. Alan P