URGENT help needed for round the island

LURCHER · 19 June 2009, 16:51

We were due to escort the TOE IN THE WATER (TITW) open 60 yatch around the isle of wight for the RTI race tomorrow - unfortunately we have had a major engine problem and cannot now help them

is there anyone out there with a solid relaible RIB who would be willing to escort this yatch around???

you would need to:

be at gosport @ 5am
have space to accomadate a doctor, Marine and one other around the island
have a RIB/fuel/relevant safety gear/experience suitable for going round the island what ever the weather!

If you available to help please do not post a reply (am posting on behalf of lurcher) but ring John on

07836 596619

many thanks

C2 RIBS · 19 June 2009, 16:52

Just posted the same after a call , sorry for jumping on your post - weather showing
0100 14°C WNW 10 Kts Good
0400 13°C WNW 10 Kts Good
0700 14°C WNW 11 Kts Very Good
1000 14°C WNW 12 Kts Very Good
1300 17°C WNW 11 Kts 20 Kts Very Good
1600 18°C WNW 14 Kts 23 Kts Very Good
1900 17°C NW 12 Kts 22 Kts Very Good
Night 14°C NNW 10 Kts Very Good

Ian

LURCHER · 19 June 2009, 16:54

just spotted that!
can't hurt having two posts asking!

Nasher · 19 June 2009, 17:01

Also had a call from John.

I've PM'd Andre and called Tim Griffin, who may be able to help.

Nasher.

LURCHER · 19 June 2009, 17:07

Many thanks to Nasher and Tim Griffin who has kindly stepped in!! - the power of ribnet eh?!!

C2 RIBS · 19 June 2009, 17:14

OUTSTANDING- anything we can do for these people is worth it, well done to Tim and crew

PeterM · 19 June 2009, 17:17

Is this cause something that RIBNET as a group could support in some way - or would we all needed to be coded if we took guys out ( even for an hour or two in the solent ) ?

I dont feel there is a much better cause to be able to give some time & effort to. especially compared to what these guys have given.

C2 RIBS · 19 June 2009, 17:20

I believe this will go back to coding and whether needed, it is not for reward so should remain outside but need for safety gear, competence etc.
I was in town as the latest funeral for a young soldier killed in action today so agree a very good cause.

Andre · 19 June 2009, 17:40

Sorry guys but as much as I would have liked to assist I cannot cos Seahawk V has been sold so I am ribless until new rib arrives.

It is great however that Tim has stepped in to help

Have a great day

Andre

tim griffin · 19 June 2009, 17:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

I believe this will go back to coding and whether needed, it is not for reward so should remain outside but need for safety gear, competence etc.
I was in town as the latest funeral for a young soldier killed in action today so agree a very good cause.

Hi Ian

As it is a voluntary thing use of rib free of charge and my time free of charge no need for a coded rib , however the one that I am using is a 8 metre ocean with twin diesels and 8 man liferaft and more safety kit than most coded boats have so not a problem .

I happy to help out and its a small thing to give when you compare what these brave people have given already.

Cheers Tim

LURCHER · 19 June 2009, 19:46

I am back on dry land and able to respond myself now .The first post was done by my son .
A huge thanks to Tim for stepping in to the breach and to Simon aka Nasher who sorted out the calls from his car .
With regard to Toe in the Water this is a superb outfit and we had the privelege of working with them today on their training session , the injured guys perfomed without any concession to their injuries some of which are just unbelivedable . They are so positive in their approach to life it was trully humbling .
I am so pissed off that we have a breakdown and can't go around with them .
We will be supporting them in spirit and if any one is out there tomorrow give them a wave and cheer them on .
Two of the more insane ones are swimming from Southsea to the Forts in the evening too !This is after a 0500 start and sailing around the Island !Good luck to Anna and Matt on that one.
There are 3 boats out a Farr 65 called Juno with branding on the side an open 60 Toe in the Water and Artemis 1 which will also have branding on her hull.
Again thanks to all who responded to the initial cry for help ,as James said the POWER of RIBNET saved the day .

C2 RIBS · 21 June 2009, 17:57

Tim how did the event go?

tim griffin · 22 June 2009, 05:50

Looooooong Day to be on the helm 14 hours so abit knackered .

Lots of running around taking people here there and everywhere managed to get the guy who swam to the forts back to gunwharfe in time for his swim.

Think there was a party going on that we had to get the others back for not sure .

got home around 10.00

Tim