T200-Not a Marshall??

[Noddy]

Well it seems many of the contributers on here are involved in the running of the event. How about those of us who are just there to enjoy the spectacle? We are launching at Calshot around 9.00am and will be jockeying for a a good position until Her Maj Reviews the fleet. Afterwards there seems to be a lull until the "Son et Lumiere" and we intend to go into Pompey Harbour and sample the delights of the Jolly Sailor at Hardway unless someone has a better idea?? After the fireworks we intend to pick our way carefully back to Calshot. I have a torch!!
Martyn

[Jimbo]

SImilarly, I shall be out there but not as a marshall (My aunt is coming and didn't want to be tied down to having to marshall).

I am launching into Haslar marina, and shall get out and anchor in a nice spot. As regards the lull between the review and son et lumiere, I expect I shall try and get as far away from Portsmouth as I can!

(We have a torch, and nav lights!)

[RIVA]

keeping the boats in gunwarf over the week .

plan on going to the all you can eat chinese at gunwarf before the fireworks

then back out before they close the port

[Ribald]

For folks info all channels to & from the harbour entrance will be closed between 1900 & 2040 and then between 2120 & 2240 approx.

[Carl]

and 11.30-12.30

[Ribald]

Thanks for that CB but I think that only refers to the Inner Swashway (see LNTM 27/07). I was giving details for peeps who wanted to pop back into Pompy for a snack before the fireworks.

[Mark Halliday]

I should think you will be able to walk in and out when the channel is open. Just step from boat to boat.

[Carl]

as i understand its completely closed for the 3 times we have given,thats what it says in the safety info i downloaded this morning, but who knows maybe they have changed it

[keytouch]

Could anyone tell me where a good place to watch from is on land?
driving down for tha day, gonna park in the park and ride and watch from shore but having never been to portsmouth before i dont know where would be best to watch from. anyone any ideas?

[Mark Halliday]

Keytouch

You need to get to Southsea Common and find a bit of space some where between The Round Tower and Southsea Castle.
Have a look at multimap etc. to see where I mean.
I think there will be a lot of people there so get in early and grab a spot.
If you go for the beach high tide is at 17:27.

[Richard B]

Have a look at : http://www.trafalgar200.com/guide.html

[keytouch]

yeah have looked at that but it doesnt however tell you where is best to sit, just stuff like getting there

[Richard B]

"Spectators are advised that Stokes Bay will provide a significant view of the Fleet and Lee-on-the-Solent will also afford some viewing."

[keytouch]

stupid me. erm where are they? can't spot them on multimap

[Rogue Wave]

you could consider getting one of the seats on the ferries that will be watching the display! I believe red funnel are putting a couple of craft out

[Mark Halliday]

Originally Posted by keytouch

stupid me. erm where are they? can't spot them on multimap

Sorry mate, too much local knoledge.

http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.c...multimap.y=121

Any where along the bit that faces South West.

[Tim M]

I shall be out the whole day. Most worried about finding a good spot in the morning, and then some fool crashing into me on the way home after the fireworks

Tim (who has nav nights and now a spotlight!)

[Biggles]

Tim,

Well done mate. I knew the spotlight thing would catch on.

[Richard B]

And Stokes Bay is here: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.c...=100000&addr1=

Although beware that you won't see the fireworks from there. Mark's suggested location could be good, although you may find that every square inch is taken by big nobs who've paid a fortune!

[keytouch]

Many thanks to you all.