South Devon RIB group

[Budgie1]

Not a 'Whatsapp' user (would prefer FB group) but another one that would be keen to meet up with others in Torbay area so watching this space

[toonpirate]

I can't make the 17th. In hospital for a shoulder repair next Friday so I am likely to be out of action for a few weeks.

[paul sparkes]

I have organised a VERY informal gathering at Torquay on Sat 17th Sept. Not sure where we'll head yet but see what we decide on the day. Im based in South Brent so happy to meet up any time.

[treerat]

Originally Posted by paul sparkes

I have organised a VERY informal gathering at Torquay on Sat 17th Sept. Not sure where we'll head yet but see what we decide on the day. Im based in South Brent so happy to meet up any time.

I'm hopeful that'll be windy, raining and hail stones that day. You'll then be forced to postpone and I'll be able to come

Seriously bud I hope you all have a great run.

[paul sparkes]

Ha ha, knowing my luck, you'll probably be right. Had to cancel several trips this year!

[mhb100]

Anyone out on Sunday on south devon coast? LT and myself might be out Sunday. Boats not been out for a while, and last time had a engine issue, seems all sorted so out for a test run, but probably not a 50 miler, more bay hoping...

Cheers
Mark

[lakelandterrier]

Originally Posted by mhb100

more bay hoping...

Have more faith in the engine Mark - I'll want to be bay hopping or more

I'll give you call later

[treerat]

Originally Posted by mhb100

Anyone out on Sunday on south devon coast? LT and myself might be out Sunday. Boats not been out for a while, and last time had a engine issue, seems all sorted so out for a test run, but probably not a 50 miler, more bay hoping...

Cheers
Mark

Plymouth for us tomorrow, a spot of hooning, fishing and lunch at Bovi or the haven.

[mhb100]

Did anyone manage to get out from Torquay on 17th?

I was down for domestic stuff (without boat), but managed to swing by the harbour area at about 5pm, and it looked like a few ribs were being recovered on the slipway. Looked like a near perfect day for a blast down to Salcombe or something... sad to have missed that one.

[paul sparkes]

We did get out, had a jolly down to Salcombe for some lunch then returned. Perfect weather for a change. Got a bit lively off Start point which was good fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5MBE1BSkY0

[mhb100]

Great photos, perfect day and a salcombe blast is a classic. Did you get to see the seal colony just tucked around start point headland?

Mark

[JA1000]

Which side of start point are they?

[mhb100]

As you go from Dartmouth side, just as you go around the point there is a little beach area (under the lighthouse), and they tend to be on the west/salcombe side from there. Think its before the area known as black stone. You tend to get 10-20 common seals, the lighter speckled coat. They tend to be really well colour coded with the rocks and easy to go straight past them.


There is also normally a grey seal group about 5-10, best seen at low tide. These are normally as you come out of Dartmouth, heading towards Torbay, its the first cluster of rocks which I think is known as mew stone.

Had some friends out there the other week and both groups were there then.

[mhb100]

Some photos

[JA1000]

Originally Posted by mhb100

As you go from Dartmouth side, just as you go around the point there is a little beach area (under the lighthouse), and they tend to be on the west/salcombe side from there. Think its before the area known as black stone. You tend to get 10-20 common seals, the lighter speckled coat. They tend to be really well colour coded with the rocks and easy to go straight past them.





There is also normally a grey seal group about 5-10, best seen at low tide. These are normally as you come out of Dartmouth, heading towards Torbay, its the first cluster of rocks which I think is known as mew stone.



Had some friends out there the other week and both groups were there then.

Thanks for details - I stuck my nose out of Salcombe today but it was too lumpy just to go round there.

[lakelandterrier]

Anyone up for a cruise from Torbay on Sat 8 Oct? - aiming to finssh running in Lunasea.

LT

[treerat]

Originally Posted by lakelandterrier

Anyone up for a cruise from Torbay on Sat 8 Oct? - aiming to finssh running in Lunasea.

LT

Morning

I can, but unlikely to make it there before 11 ish, could do Plymouth too

Pasty??

[lakelandterrier]

Hi, Andy,
I'll check tides, and give you bell / drop you a pm a bit closer to 8th.
Torbay better for me as will be leaving her down for a couple of weeks

Cheers,

[psycho]

On Sat 8th Oct, high tide @ Torquay is 11:01.

I MAY be able to come out for a quick play, will have to confirm nearer the time...!

[lakelandterrier]

Aiming to be out from Brixham Sat 8 Oct mid morning for a blast if anyone else is around.
LT