Maverick Martin Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 Martin, we would leave at that sort of time maybe a bit earlier to catch up, just wondering about VHF range guess 5 - 10 miles boat to boat Peter Catch up, Portland is slightly closer to Braye than Poole is so it will probably be us that are catching up Martin Quote
Peter Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 Thanks Martin you are right I was just thinking of swinging down your way a bit making or journey a bit longer but safer in company - looking out of the window the wind seems to be dying here so let's hope !! Peter Quote
fisherman1055 Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 Serenity still looking to go if forecast stays same or improves Crew up for it still!!! we were not going too fast any way , so will be able to keep up with other boats now Oh well check again tomorrow and make final call Tony D Quote
Rob Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 This thread has had 5656 views, wow! Almost as many views the skippers have given Windguru today! Quote
ospreyman Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 5600 views of weather sites for me alone in the last week, god i hate this bit, will take a decision in the morning greg Quote
wotu2uk Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 note that as from today, rosie one has an AIS transponder too john Quote
Maverick Martin Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 Well done on getting it fitted John, See you on the other side Martin Quote
fisherman1055 Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 Rosie 1 and Serenity will meet at harbour entrance at 8am on Thursday morning for trip across channel Joined by AWOL when at speed Look forward to meeting you john and \martin Tony D Quote
great white Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Posted May 11, 2011 I can not believe that I am up an hour before my alarm goes off and a day early just to check weather sites again. Peter PM me your email address and I will forward you some info passed to other crews and a probable RV mid channel several of us are leaving Poole at about 7, so in good weather would be there at about 0900-0930 depending if we stop for bait. Or give me a call later 07887 794716 Charlie Quote
Adam F Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 Me too - up at 6 to check! I'll make and confirm my final call at lunchtime, but amn hopeful of going. My crew are meetign at 6am and we aim to be leaving the mooring around 6.30am for an RV around the fuel barge with Alfresco, Abode and WM. If those who cant get goign early want a weather report from the channel just shout us up on ch6. Quote
ospreyman Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 last night the forecast for sat and sunday was making me think this was not goig to happen,forecast seems to have improved a bit, so it might just yet Quote
Gas Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 Abode will be at the 6.30 bridge lift yep pee Quote
TomBettle Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 Looks like we are on!!! 3s to 4s are doable. A bit lumpy, but ok. Unless something drastic changes our plan is as follows: 1) Terry heads over with the crew of AWOL tomorrow morning 2) Greg heads up from Eastbourne tomorrow afternoon 3) I join Greg at Sparks Marina, Hayling Island, and then have a late evening crossing into dark, arriving Bray sometime around 22.00 or a little after. Friday and Saturday on the banks and a gentle trip back on Sunday arriving late afternoon. For those sleeping aboard... sorry if we wake you with our arrival tomorrow evening! Quote
great white Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Posted May 11, 2011 That's good Tom and Craig Tom are you going to be Water Taxi when we roll down the hill from the Marais Hall If you are up early and have your phone, give us a bell for a weather update. Charlie Quote
TomBettle Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 (edited) Charlie Going back to the mooring "solo" late at night is not something I was planning on doing unless we are too late to get Greg on the water taxi back. However, if I can simply come alongside Alfresco for night one (fenders nice and high) and there was the lure of a bacon sandwich for breakfast then I could be persuaded to hang around the wall after dropping Greg to head to his B&B... I'll give you a bell around 07.00 tomorrow for a final weather report and then again on arrival Braye to see what state you are in! Edited May 11, 2011 by TomBettle Quote
Maverick Martin Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 Your like a bunch of kids totally over excited as if you've been on the food colourants and I'm not yeh right Just phoned the boatyard and booked "AWOL" onto the water tonight for a bright start tomorrow bring it on Martin Quote
Adam F Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 Well JV is fully loaded with all the really important things... beer, wine, food etc She's sat tied alongside in the marina awaiting me at 6am! Cant wait..... Quote
Paul D Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 Got home from work yesterday ( day early ). Called Tony - trip is on Loaded up boat with food and beer and then found some space for the tackle Watched AWOL being lifted on the fork lift ( then the fork lift broke - but got working again as we left ). Stopped at Tesco on way back for some more food and drink so all ready for tomorrow now. Bring it on Quote
Paul D Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 lol - Adam was posting same time about same boat contents ( i.e. Beer - Food etc. ) ! Quote
Rob Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 Dont forget your glasses or you will end up miles from any marks!!!! Remember mobile phone chargers and travel insurance. I will be using http://quote.insureandgo.com/Single/compare.aspx have to choose "European" cover to cover the CI's! Quote
Adam F Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 Thanks Rob - took me about 3 mins and cost Quote
Adam F Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 Latest forecast gives a fair dollop of wind on Sat... after the way it's changed over the past 5 days I'm sure we'll face something different again over the weekend. On the plus side, Fri looks stonking! Quote
Simon Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 Hope the Satuday PM outlook improves for you and that it ends up like Fridays forecast. Look forward to hearing how you all get on. Have a great time. Simon Quote
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