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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 07 January 2018, 15:59
Replies: 111
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Sorry we didn't make it but we gave it a shot!...

Sorry we didn't make it but we gave it a shot! The conditions were considerably worse than expected. We met up with Peter M as planned and headed out of Poole harbour past the ferry and into the Looe...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 07 January 2018, 08:45
Replies: 111
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Posted By Avocet
Far less aggressive: for most of the South Coast...

Far less aggressive: for most of the South Coast the north-easterly comes off the land and (inshore at least) the waves have no chance to build. The only exception is the Solent itself where a...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 07 January 2018, 08:31
Replies: 111
Views: 18,719
Posted By Avocet
Forecast wind speed off The Needles now reduced...

Forecast wind speed off The Needles now reduced to 24mph although only 16mph across Christchurch Harbour. Looking out of the window in Bournemouth, I can confirm that the promised sunshine is there...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 07 January 2018, 00:55
Replies: 111
Views: 18,719
Posted By Avocet
Obviously, each boat makes their own call on the...

Obviously, each boat makes their own call on the day but I post a final List of Participants on the basis of information received.

In the absence of any feedback from the 'maybe' Poole...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 06 January 2018, 00:57
Replies: 111
Views: 18,719
Posted By Avocet
You guys kill me! Weather forecast now F6 off The...

You guys kill me! Weather forecast now F6 off The Needles and light cloud coming in and you're still signing up. Grimalkin is still good to go from Poole but it's getting borderline.
Hamble to...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 04 January 2018, 15:00
Replies: 111
Views: 18,719
Posted By Avocet
Have assumed that Chris' FPO will give the thumbs...

Have assumed that Chris' FPO will give the thumbs up and I attach the final list on the basis of which I have today contacted The Wheatsheaf and Yarmouth Harbour Office and informed them of our...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 03 January 2018, 23:44
Replies: 111
Views: 18,719
Posted By Avocet
Mea Culpa! Duly added to be included in the...

Mea Culpa!

Duly added to be included in the final list for pub and harbour authority.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 02 January 2018, 15:06
Replies: 111
Views: 18,719
Posted By Avocet
Fresh north-easterly winds (Force 5) are...

Fresh north-easterly winds (Force 5) are currently forecast for Sunday although with wall to wall sunshine. That could create some interesting conditions in the Solent and off The Needles! Those...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 31 December 2017, 15:16
Replies: 111
Views: 18,719
Posted By Avocet
Not as many as in past years but still a good...

Not as many as in past years but still a good crowd.

I attach an initial List of Participants prepared from the information available to me. Please advise any updates or amendments so that they...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 19 December 2017, 13:14
Replies: 111
Views: 18,719
Posted By Avocet
9th Annual Nacho Run: 7 January 2018

With Christmas once again getting close, it's time to be thinking (as some already are!) of the 9th Annual Nacho Run to Yarmouth (IoW). With it being traditionally held on the first Sunday after New...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 21 January 2017, 15:44
Replies: 8
Views: 1,281
Posted By Avocet
She got a set of white Mustos for Christmas...

She got a set of white Mustos for Christmas already! She wore them and her Gecko helmet on the Nacho Run and complained of the cold then when the temperature was in double figures. I hope to persuade...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 21 January 2017, 13:05
Replies: 8
Views: 1,281
Posted By Avocet
Hi Trev! Thanks for the phone call. Tides and...

Hi Trev! Thanks for the phone call. Tides and weather look good for us - not sure whether Mrs A will want to face the cold though. Will try and persuade her! If successful, will see you at Yarmouth...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 07 January 2017, 21:48
Replies: 100
Views: 15,917
Posted By Avocet
See ya tomorrow then!

See ya tomorrow then!
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 07 January 2017, 19:04
Replies: 100
Views: 15,917
Posted By Avocet
The Met Office Coastal Forecast is showing F1-3...

The Met Office Coastal Forecast is showing F1-3 winds with 'Good' visibility all day tomorrow for The Solent and Christchurch Bay. Even East of Selsey Bill, the visibility is 'Moderate'. Light rain...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 07 January 2017, 11:30
Replies: 100
Views: 15,917
Posted By Avocet
Can't ask for much flatter conditions: just need...

Can't ask for much flatter conditions: just need the grey skies to roll away!

Here's the latest and (in the absence of any major amendments) last list of those attending.

See you all tomorrow!...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 06 January 2017, 13:13
Replies: 100
Views: 15,917
Posted By Avocet
Thanks all for the updates and I attach a further...

Thanks all for the updates and I attach a further list which (I hope!) incorporates them all. I'll phone the pub again this evening to update them on numbers so let me know of any additional...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 05 January 2017, 12:47
Replies: 100
Views: 15,917
Posted By Avocet
The Wheatsheaf and Yarmouth Harbour authorities...

The Wheatsheaf and Yarmouth Harbour authorities have now been notified on the basis of the latest attached list. Updates and amendments can still be made to it: just let me know!

All weather...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 05 January 2017, 03:26
Replies: 100
Views: 15,917
Posted By Avocet
All noted and 'MrT' it is! As you have probably...

All noted and 'MrT' it is! As you have probably picked up, we are 'Grimalkin'. See you on Sunday!
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 04 January 2017, 15:33
Replies: 100
Views: 15,917
Posted By Avocet
MrT, longjohn and the rest of us are happy to...

MrT,
longjohn and the rest of us are happy to cruise at 25-30kts so it would be fine if you fancy joining us (we're in no hurry and are happy to be patient). If the weather is good, Stuart1975 (who...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 03 January 2017, 23:56
Replies: 100
Views: 15,917
Posted By Avocet
The Poole group can pick you up around 11.50 if...

The Poole group can pick you up around 11.50 if you're coming. Confirmation needed and POB if you are!
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 03 January 2017, 11:51
Replies: 100
Views: 15,917
Posted By Avocet
Well, the numbers are growing and I attach an...

Well, the numbers are growing and I attach an updated list. As you will see, there are still a number of question marks and I should probably contact the pub and harbour authorities tomorrow to let...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 30 December 2016, 01:19
Replies: 100
Views: 15,917
Posted By Avocet
Hi Ian M Not sure why I thought you were a...

Hi Ian M

Not sure why I thought you were a bigger boy than you were! Sorry Jianna is unlikely to be there but I'm sure Mike will be happy for you to crew with him out of Lymington if you PM him....
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 29 December 2016, 13:31
Replies: 100
Views: 15,917
Posted By Avocet
A small but select number of participants to...

A small but select number of participants to date. I attach a list that I have prepared from the information available. Any further information/amendments/additional participants will be added to the...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 13 December 2016, 12:48
Replies: 100
Views: 15,917
Posted By Avocet
8th Annual Nacho Run: 8 January 2017

With Christmas once again getting clos, it's time to be thinking (as some already are!) of the 8th Annual Nacho Run to Yarmouth (IoW). With it being traditionally held on the first Sunday after New...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 05 August 2016, 08:07
Replies: 96
Views: 15,318
Posted By Avocet
A couple of bottles of cheap French wine (one...

A couple of bottles of cheap French wine (one red, one white?) sounds good too! See you later.
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