Summers on the way

[Oli.]

Well thats the shortest day out of the way

Summer is just around the corner now.

What are your plans for boating 2014? We have a new boat on the way, which is presently in build...

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Oli.

Well thats the shortest day out of the way Summer is just around the corner now. What are your plans for boating 2014? We have a new boat on the way, which is presently in build...

And it is.........?

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[Oli.]

Originally Posted by jambo

And it is.........?

Brig Navigator 610/Evinrude 150 HO

[Barrowboy]

Shakedown of refurbed SR 5.4 in Feb

Round Anglesey for Macmillan in April (plus maybe a visit to Oban/Tobermory depending on work/weather)

Couple of weeks in June or August, depending on weather, visiting Islay/Jura/Gigha, etc with a visit to Loch Lomond on way up/down.

Generally lurking around the north Wales coast, Menai Straits/Anglesey/Aberdovey areas whenever the planets align, the sun shines and the Leader of the Opposition doesn't have a list of jobs that need doing or relatives that need seeing!

[Trimix]

Plans - well just getting experience with boating, navigating. Using it around the south coast, trips to France and the Channel Islands. Then taking it to the Med.

Probably some more advanced courses and a bit more fettling to make it perfect I reckon. Also like to combine the boat with a few bivi nights. Oh, and of course some diving.

Ive also got plans for diving several WW2 wrecks around Corsica and making a photographic record of them.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Barrowboy

Shakedown of refurbed SR 5.4 in Feb Round Anglesey for Macmillan in April (plus maybe a visit to Oban/Tobermory depending on work/weather) Couple of weeks in June or August, depending on weather, visiting Islay/Jura/Gigha, etc with a visit to Loch Lomond on way up/down. Generally lurking around the north Wales coast, Menai Straits/Anglesey/Aberdovey areas whenever the planets align, the sun shines and the Leader of the Opposition doesn't have a list of jobs that need doing or relatives that need seeing!

You coming yourself in July/Aug or with the usual invasion force? Give me a shout as that's my home grounds. Sent from my iPhone using Rib.net

[Barrowboy]

Originally Posted by jambo

You coming yourself in July/Aug or with the usual invasion force? Give me a shout as that's my home grounds. Sent from my iPhone using Rib.net

All depends on actual dates/weather forecast, etc. Too early to make concrete plans but if there's an invasion force being assembled I'm more than happy to join in.

Either way, I'll certainly let you know when I'll be in the area and tap into your local knowledge/meet out on the water.

I've sailed extensively around the area but obviously it's a completely different ball game when you've got a 2 metre keel and top speed of only 12 knots (provided you get the sticks and string aligned correctly and the tide up yer backside).

I'm looking forward to the additional 'freedom' a RIB provides in terms of accessing areas previously out of bounds to a yacht either because of constraints of draft, tidal windows, etc.

Well aware that operating a RIB in these waters brings different challenges so your offer to share your local knowledge is most generous and well received, thank you.

[chris.moody]

Nacho run to Yarmouth on the IOW on 5th Jan will start my Powerboating year.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Barrowboy

All depends on actual dates/weather forecast, etc. Too early to make concrete plans but if there's an invasion force being assembled I'm more than happy to join in. Either way, I'll certainly let you know when I'll be in the area and tap into your local knowledge/meet out on the water. I've sailed extensively around the area but obviously it's a completely different ball game when you've got a 2 metre keel and top speed of only 12 knots (provided you get the sticks and string aligned correctly and the tide up yer backside). I'm looking forward to the additional 'freedom' a RIB provides in terms of accessing areas previously out of bounds to a yacht either because of constraints of draft, tidal windows, etc. Well aware that operating a RIB in these waters brings different challenges so your offer to share your local knowledge is most generous and well received, thank you.

No problem. There's a lot of us up here in the west that are on here so you'll get all the help you need just let's us know your plans nearer the time.

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[Oli.]

Forgot to mention, we are booked to go to Lake Annecy in July/August (third year returning back there). We also have another free week in the summer holidays, might try one of the lochs in Scotland, or open to suggestions

[Ian M]

Stop going abroad to get out on the RIB more
Nacho Run Jan 5th
See the Macmillan RIB when finished
D-Day Beaches in June
+ lots more I hope.........

[Oli.]

Originally Posted by Ian M

Stop going abroad to get out on the RIB more
Nacho Run Jan 5th
See the Macmillan RIB when finished
D-Day Beaches in June
+ lots more I hope.........

We live on the beach so get out on the rib loads day to day Just nice to try new places, so always open to recommends.

Have you been to Annecy, its stunning and perfect for a summer holiday on the boat

[Ian M]

Originally Posted by Oli.

We live on the beach so get out on the rib loads day to day Just nice to try new places, so always open to recommends.

Have you been to Annecy, its stunning and perfect for a summer holiday on the boat

Sounds like a cracking place to live.
Went to Annecy many years ago, and a marriage or two ago
That was before I knew the thrill of actually going there in the RIB

[Trimix]

I went swimming in lake Annecy once.

Naked and drunk one night many years ago

[Oli.]

Originally Posted by Ian M

Went to Annecy many years ago, and a marriage or two ago

[PeterM]

It is down here :-)

Coffee then lunch...

[xs 400]

my plan so far........

• 1 weeks ribbing Penrhyn Bay Anglesey 24th May
• isle of wight macmillan with the scoobies 29th June
• 2 weeks ribbing on windermere 8th Aug
• plenty of winter tinkering

[lockieboi]

Originally Posted by xs 400

my plan so far........[*]1 weeks ribbing Penrhyn Bay Anglesey 24th May[*]isle of wight macmillan with the scoobies 29th June[*]2 weeks ribbing on windermere 8th Aug[*]plenty of winter tinkering

And not forgetting the inevitable SIBfest....

[xs 400]

yeh baby...........where we goin!

[TRevor Lawson]

Starting with telling wifey ribbing is fun again
A couple of early runs in feb (once back from sking )prob hern bayto sort boat after service
poss poole/ portland over easter w/e
round iow june 29th with the scoobies
explore chichester harbour ( with friends who have a boat)
any other excuse when not working and weather tide ok