Ark Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 All the best you lucky lot have safe trip can't wait for reports Kev Quote
JIMBOB Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 Have a good trip chaps I am a bit jealous!!, friday does look rather nice! I might even venture out myself! but the weekend does look a bit lumpy!, safe trip lads I'll look forward to the reports James Quote
Graham Nash Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 I walked down to Baiter earlier and it looked a tad lumpy but I have just walked down there again and it is the flattest I have seen it for over 2 weeks. The flags are all hanging and even the sailing dinghy's are going slow so it looks like the wind Gods have come up trumps for you. Have a great trip, I am hoping I will be celebrating in my own way Saturday but I am sure I will still be thinking of you all. Tight lines. Quote
ospreyman Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 seen the boat today its filthy but its got an engine, and i stuck some mooring bits up front, car is now down in poole so this trip better come off, tom am getting the boat back earlier ( i dont think money exchanged hands) so should make rv earlier if you can be there about 4 will ring in the morning Quote
great white Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Posted May 11, 2011 I walked down to Baiter earlier and it looked a tad lumpy but I have just walked down there again and it is the flattest I have seen it for over 2 weeks. The flags are all hanging and even the sailing dinghy's are going slow so it looks like the wind Gods have come up trumps for you. Have a great trip, I am hoping I will be celebrating in my own way Saturday but I am sure I will still be thinking of you all. Tight lines. Thanks Graham I hope that it is a good game and the correct outcome for you Charlie Quote
Maverick Martin Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 Night Night chaps see you all early doors or on the other side Martin Quote
Adam F Posted May 12, 2011 Report Posted May 12, 2011 Morning! Wish I hadnt checked the weather this morning - Sat is giving NW 5-6.... See you all in 4/5 days! Quote
great white Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Posted May 12, 2011 Morning just woke Sam, first thing he said was " Have you even been asleep dad" LETS GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Charlie Quote
TomBettle Posted May 12, 2011 Report Posted May 12, 2011 Gutted! Greg made it past Beachy Head and then had to turn round ad simply too rough. For us, this time was not to be. Quote
ospreyman Posted May 12, 2011 Report Posted May 12, 2011 many apologies to all but espeacially tom and terry, engine looks lovelly and didnt miss a beat. left eastbourne to lots of white water but the bay ok but having crossed the ledge and passed the head it got a bit silly. tom gave the boat a memorable day a few years back but complained of hitting the roof, well i think , for the first time ever i was hittting the roof, didnt fancy that for the 40 odd miles to chichester let alone the crossing, shame really the down wind surfing home was a doddle. wife had to come and get me but she took me to the local thai restaurant to recover! Quote
Graham Nash Posted May 12, 2011 Report Posted May 12, 2011 all those miles on a rough sea would not have been my idea of fun either Greg ..... Last night I was regretting my call to cancel, but this morning I thought I had made the right shout. There's plenty of water out there without making myself too uncomfortable. Quote
ospreyman Posted May 12, 2011 Report Posted May 12, 2011 all those miles on a rough sea would not have been my idea of fun either Greg ..... Last night I was regretting my call to cancel, but this morning I thought I had made the right shout. There's plenty of water out there without making myself too uncomfortable. thank you for the suppourt, i will be going over this year and asap, (car is still in poole so need to get there to get it back) perhaps we can get another trip organised greg Quote
TomBettle Posted May 13, 2011 Report Posted May 13, 2011 Greg Look at the dates for the 48 hour comp. Good tides for the crossing and fishing. Officially I am working that weekend, but if I can get the time off I would love to remain as anchor monkey. You made the right call yesterday. When boating is concerned, always go with your instincts and not your heart. Tom Quote
TomBettle Posted May 13, 2011 Report Posted May 13, 2011 I have put in a holiday request for Thursday 9th June to Sunday 12th June! I hope you are free then Greg! Quote
Tiderunner Posted May 13, 2011 Report Posted May 13, 2011 Unlucky lads...... a difficult decision for anyone let alone with all the build up and anticipation/planning that has gone before but the skippers decision has to be the right one and safety must come first, so a good call. Upside is I've been to Alderney several times after the Turbot and a trip I made in June one year produced the best flattie fishing with some nice Bass caught aswell. Best wishes, Mike Quote
ChrisE Posted May 13, 2011 Report Posted May 13, 2011 I have put in a holiday request for Thursday 9th June to Sunday 12th June! I hope you are free then Greg! We will cross, we're over with Chris Caines starting on the 12th. Quote
Mike Fox Posted May 13, 2011 Report Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) Hope the chaps have seen this from the Met Office inshore forecast (the bold bit especially): Channel Islands For coastal areas up to 12 miles offshore from 1200 UTC Fri 13 May until 1200 UTC Sat 14 May 24 hour forecast: WindWest or northwest 2 or 3, increasing 3 or 4 later this afternoon then 4 or 5 overnight. Sea StateSlight becoming moderate. WeatherFair.VisibilityGood. Outlook for the following 24 hours: WindNorthwest 4 or 5 increasing 5, perhaps locally 6 in the afternoon, decreasing 4 on Sunday. Sea StateModerate, locally rather rough for a time. WeatherFair.VisibilityGood. Mike Edited May 13, 2011 by Mike Fox Quote
duncan Posted May 13, 2011 Report Posted May 13, 2011 Hope the chaps have seen this from the Met Office inshore forecast (the bold bit especially): Channel Islands For coastal areas up to 12 miles offshore from 1200 UTC Fri 13 May until 1200 UTC Sat 14 May 24 hour forecast: WindWest or northwest 2 or 3, increasing 3 or 4 later this afternoon then 4 or 5 overnight. Sea StateSlight becoming moderate. WeatherFair.VisibilityGood. Outlook for the following 24 hours: WindNorthwest 4 or 5 increasing 5, perhaps locally 6 in the afternoon, decreasing 4 on Sunday. Sea StateModerate, locally rather rough for a time. WeatherFair.VisibilityGood. Mike never seen that before 'rather rough'...... as you know Mike, any wind over a big tide can make it locally 'horribly rough' around the islands NW isn't too bad for fishing the south of the island, as long as you can get round from Braye on a slack or flooding tide, and the forecast for Sun looks much better (than Sat). You can even fish the harbour in that NW! Quote
pirky Posted May 15, 2011 Report Posted May 15, 2011 Did all the boys that went get back before the blow ..? Hope it was a fish full event !! Can't wait for the reports.. Dave Quote
Maverick Martin Posted May 15, 2011 Report Posted May 15, 2011 We are all back safe and sound but I am to knackered to post a full report but will do later Martin Quote
charlieannear Posted May 15, 2011 Report Posted May 15, 2011 So tired that you're repeating yourself! Quote
Adam F Posted May 15, 2011 Report Posted May 15, 2011 I know what Martin means - cream crackered! A TOUGH return leg for all boats today F4/5 NW in the channel all day - not nice, but all boats back safe and sound. Plenty of wind, plenty of waves... and plenty of FISH!! Photo's and full trip report to follow tomorrow Quote
niggle Posted May 15, 2011 Report Posted May 15, 2011 Glad you all got back safe,thought you might of done it last night Looking forward to the reports Nige Quote
Peter Posted May 15, 2011 Report Posted May 15, 2011 We made portland fine at about two, crossing was tiring but doable. Was a great first time trip and thanks for Everyone who offered help and advice, all the radio chat on the way back was a good distraction from boredom and a reasurance we werent alone Anyway thanks too every one who made it a great weekend Matt(peters long suffering son) Quote
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