Newboy Posted September 20, 2004 Report Posted September 20, 2004 Forecast force 7 at the moment, so anyone going out today? Quote
Adam F Posted September 20, 2004 Report Posted September 20, 2004 Blinkin' 'orrible!!!! Just got back from Bognor Regis this morning, and popped into Hayling Island on the way home. Wind was savage, and sea v. rough! Id think carefully before launching tomorrow. If it helps, Im free Friday either to help or tag along - was going to take BW out. Forecast is for winds at least until Weds / Thurs. Quote
Newboy Posted September 20, 2004 Author Report Posted September 20, 2004 Nah, I've cancelled the launch until next Tuesday. It's just too rough. I was in Southampton yesterday and although it was inshore (by Town Quay) and was only force 4, there was a good amount of wave. Just hope next Tuesday will hold I really need to launch before the weymouth trip to make sure everything work fine Quote
Adam F Posted September 20, 2004 Report Posted September 20, 2004 Kam, I should be able to make next Tues if you want a hand? Quote
Newboy Posted September 20, 2004 Author Report Posted September 20, 2004 That would be excellent if you can. Many thanks in advance. Quote
Paul D Posted September 20, 2004 Report Posted September 20, 2004 Just got back from Bognor Regis this morning, and popped into Hayling Island on the way home. Was this to Northney Marina by any chance ???? Quote
Adam F Posted September 20, 2004 Report Posted September 20, 2004 Yep to Pumpkin - to get a new trailer board - they didnt have one, so went to Hayling Trailers, bit further down the road. What a rip off - 49 quid for a new board! Quote
Adam F Posted September 20, 2004 Report Posted September 20, 2004 Kam, Ill speak to you nearer the time, but where you thinking of launching? Do you want me to bring BW, or just crew and help you? Are we going fishing or just playing? Adam Quote
Newboy Posted September 20, 2004 Author Report Posted September 20, 2004 I am easy either way. My missus gave me premission to disappear for a whole day on next Tuesday and I can be at Lyminton early in the morning. Anyone else free? I think launching would have to be in Lymington as it's the only slipway I know west of Southampton, a bit difficult to read map and look for new slipway towing a boat. Quote
Afishionado Posted September 20, 2004 Report Posted September 20, 2004 I am easy either way. My missus gave me premission to disappear for a whole day on next Tuesday and I can be at Lyminton early in the morning. Anyone else free? I think launching would have to be in Lymington as it's the only slipway I know west of Southampton, a bit difficult to read map and look for new slipway towing a boat. Do you know if I were you for a 'first' trip I would be very tempted to drive the extra distance to Poole where there is a Marina called Cobbs Quay. It has a fantastic concrete slip that you can use at any state of the tide and the slip is totaly sheltered from the wind. The channel that the slip goes into opens into a virtualy land locked area of water that once again even in a force 6 won't get too choppy. And you have a chandler on site and all the usual facilities. So what's the catch? #1 it's more distance #2 it ain't cheap Quote
JIMBOB Posted September 20, 2004 Report Posted September 20, 2004 Im free tuesday, but suppost to be out sunday and monday bassing with Adam,You still going Adam? I think its best to make the most of any windows in the weather at the moment,so hopefully see you tuesday James Quote
Newboy Posted September 20, 2004 Author Report Posted September 20, 2004 Cost doesn't really matter, as it will cost me same/more in Lymngton anyhow (parking plus launching fee). The snag is finding Cobbs Quay. It's very difficult to do a 180 turn in middle of the road in poole, with a boat knowing you's just missed the turning Also, is there slips to avoid during certain direction of wind, i.e., slipway north/south but wind is crossway west/east? Quote
Afishionado Posted September 20, 2004 Report Posted September 20, 2004 Cost doesn't really matter, as it will cost me same/more in Lymngton anyhow (parking plus launching fee). The snag is finding Cobbs Quay. It's very difficult to do a 180 turn in middle of the road in poole, with a boat knowing you's just missed the turning Also, is there slips to avoid during certain direction of wind, i.e., slipway north/south but wind is crossway west/east? The slip at Cobbs can be used in any wind at all. Finding it is easy in as much if you can get to Ferndown (main road all the way) I will meet you there in my car and you can follow me to Cobbs. It's the leapin' about and all that that I don't want to do. Mad Mike Quote
Swainiac Posted September 21, 2004 Report Posted September 21, 2004 Kam, our police club trip was cancelled from Lymo for today, however I'm fishing the YYs at the mo, so were out whatever the weather!! I can help next tuesday if you wish, or take you down farther west if you wish to meet the guys down there. Maybe a few boats could go out if people are available??? Regards Rich Quote
Newboy Posted September 21, 2004 Author Report Posted September 21, 2004 Weather looking bad at the moment, just hope it will improve in the next 7 days. Quote
Adam F Posted September 21, 2004 Report Posted September 21, 2004 Kam, If you go for a launch in either the solent (sheltered from the wind) or more preferably Poole - you can play and test the boat to your hearts content. If it is really snotty, we could stay in the harbour, or if just iffy, the headland protects a little of the bay in a W / SSW, so we could even sneak out for a little fishing. I went out on Friday from Christchurch in a S Force 6! - Sure it was snotty out their, but ok for testing the boat - anf fun in the waves!!! Quote
Newboy Posted September 21, 2004 Author Report Posted September 21, 2004 That would be great. I even drove down to Cobbs Quay today, so that I know where it is. It was quite easy to fine, not bad at all. It was windy on the road tho. I definitely will go out next Tuesday unless it throw out a force 6+ then I will reconsider. Quote
Adam F Posted September 21, 2004 Report Posted September 21, 2004 OK - I will launch probably from baiter as it is only Quote
Newboy Posted September 22, 2004 Author Report Posted September 22, 2004 I will be on my own, so I'll need crew. Unless Rich would like to accompany me?! Quote
Adam F Posted September 23, 2004 Report Posted September 23, 2004 I thought Mad Mike was joining us as well?? It is no problem Kam, I will leave BW at home and help you out. What time are you thinking of meeting at Cobbs? Quote
Newboy Posted September 23, 2004 Author Report Posted September 23, 2004 Mike's hurt his shoulder and can't come out to play. Quote
Afishionado Posted September 23, 2004 Report Posted September 23, 2004 Mike's hurt his shoulder and can't come out to play. It's my BACK Not me shoulders, that was earlier this year. Back prob's are down to my age and some plonker slaming into the back of the car, doing Quote
Newboy Posted September 23, 2004 Author Report Posted September 23, 2004 Cos you are welcome to come Mike, there shouldn't be any heavy lifting, . Let me check the tide and come back to you guys. Anyhow it will be early morning(ish). Quote
Paul D Posted September 23, 2004 Report Posted September 23, 2004 Mike, You will be the one saying "I wouldn't do that if I were you" Oh and don't forget your score cards Mike Quote
Newboy Posted September 23, 2004 Author Report Posted September 23, 2004 Mike, You will be the one saying "I wouldn't do that if I were you" Oh and don't forget your score cards Mike That I can handle. It's "Now you're in trouble ......" is what I'm worry about. Quote
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