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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 16 October 2013, 08:48
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Views: 71,605
Posted By gtb
I should clarify ... when I say "the good...

I should clarify ... when I say
"the good intentions to log time/distance/fuel en route never materialized"
I meant my intentions, I certainly don't mean to cast aspersions on anyone else.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 16 October 2013, 08:35
Replies: 483
Views: 71,605
Posted By gtb
It's my first such trip, and without the...

It's my first such trip, and without the collective advice of the rib.net massif I would likely have been ill prepared, so thanks for being one of the trailblazers, and sharing!

"Dry suits good,...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 14 October 2013, 16:54
Replies: 483
Views: 71,605
Posted By gtb
Just teasing. I was one of the Saturday mob...

Just teasing. I was one of the Saturday mob :lol: and that was entertaining enough.
A doff of the Gecko to all of Maximus / Hadd / Avocet for completing the Friday passage safely.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 14 October 2013, 16:35
Replies: 483
Views: 71,605
Posted By gtb
I recon the Friday mob are exaggerating, t'was...

I recon the Friday mob are exaggerating, t'was just a bit "fresh" :hide:

Marine observational data for Channel Light vessel 11-Oct-2013

time wind wind wave wave
(UTC) dir speed height...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 14 October 2013, 08:50
Replies: 483
Views: 71,605
Posted By gtb
You were lucky. You had a seat. I used to DREAM...

You were lucky. You had a seat. I used to DREAM of having a seat.
(cue: Monty Pyton Four Yorkshiremen sketch) :lol:
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 14 October 2013, 08:44
Replies: 483
Views: 71,605
Posted By gtb
I had a Gecko with long visor which worked very...

I had a Gecko with long visor which worked very well, and I was using a Standard Horizon HX851E (https://www.standardhorizon.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=178_174&products_id=100018) handheld with...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 13 October 2013, 19:30
Replies: 483
Views: 71,605
Posted By gtb
Not much to add to the words above, it felt long...

Not much to add to the words above, it felt long on both the outbound and return passages due to the conditions - the boats lapped it up but it left the crews feeling fatigued.

Thanks to landlord...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 11 October 2013, 15:43
Replies: 483
Views: 71,605
Posted By gtb
Waiting for the story ... :popcorn: Glad to...

Waiting for the story ... :popcorn:

Glad to hear they are in a safe place.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 11 October 2013, 15:42
Replies: 483
Views: 71,605
Posted By gtb
Sorry to hear you can't make it Andre, there's...

Sorry to hear you can't make it Andre, there's always next time.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 11 October 2013, 12:21
Replies: 483
Views: 71,605
Posted By gtb
I can put together a quick "rib-raid quiz" this...

I can put together a quick "rib-raid quiz" this evening if people are interested? :cool:

Just a bit of fun for the Saturday evening over a glass or two of calvados...



... now let's see,...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 10 October 2013, 08:36
Replies: 483
Views: 71,605
Posted By gtb
Take care on that Friday crossing, the extended...

Take care on that Friday crossing, the extended forecast (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/marine/extended_outlook/extended_outlook_printable.html) is calling for some pretty good winds:
...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 05 October 2013, 20:48
Replies: 483
Views: 71,605
Posted By gtb
Does that mean you can join next weekend?! That...

Does that mean you can join next weekend?! That would be cool.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 04 September 2013, 17:11
Replies: 483
Views: 71,605
Posted By gtb
I think that is a good call. The adventure (for...

I think that is a good call. The adventure (for me at least) is the channel crossing, and making a longer-than-usual trip.

While I'm sure St Vaast is a great location, there is no point in...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 04 September 2013, 13:47
Replies: 483
Views: 71,605
Posted By gtb
If you need some help with organization legwork...

If you need some help with organization legwork etc let me know, happy to help.

As this will be a learning experience for me I'm also interested in following along with people's passage planning...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 02 September 2013, 15:19
Replies: 483
Views: 71,605
Posted By gtb
:thumbs: I'll bring my pipe and slippers. ...

:thumbs: I'll bring my pipe and slippers.

Thanks for the offer.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 02 September 2013, 14:05
Replies: 483
Views: 71,605
Posted By gtb
I'm in a similar situation. Would love to join...

I'm in a similar situation. Would love to join you, but... my idea of fun (an adventure!) is not the same as my family's idea (a sunny beach!) It would be a great experience.
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