plaicemat Posted November 27, 2011 Report Posted November 27, 2011 I realise it's not really my shout as I have only passenger status but, as accommodation appears short around the time we would normally go (and it is, I've checked), should we be thinking about dates? As a help, if we went as per Charlie's suggestion (12th - 15th May), I have access to 8 beds if required. Obviously I can't hold them indefinitely so it would be in the interest of those in need of accommodation to make some plans. What do people think? Terry. Quote
plaicemat Posted November 28, 2011 Author Report Posted November 28, 2011 If people think this is too early, I will release these beds and try later when dates are decided upon. Terry. Quote
duncan Posted November 28, 2011 Report Posted November 28, 2011 not sure about 'too early' Terry ... in the last thread all the skippers that commented on Charlie's suggested dates did so positively. personally, and I suspect others may be in the same position, the recent weather (all year!) seems to mock any concept of planning such a trip at all , but I'm sure (hoping) it will all come together 'on the night' Quote
great white Posted November 29, 2011 Report Posted November 29, 2011 Hi Terry I think your move is good mate, the tides suit those dates and the weather is a lottery whatever dates we pick. From replies to my earlier thread the members seem to be as keen as ever to make our annual trip over in May, This far ahead I can not be sure who would crew with me and therefore do not know what accomadation we need. Perhaps you could pencil in two places for Alfresco crew. I would think that at this sort of notice your contact on the Island will be happy to have bookings for the accomadation, what is their cancelation policy? I am fairly sure that others like me will not be going unless the forecast is better than it was last year. Charlie Quote
Maverick Martin Posted November 29, 2011 Report Posted November 29, 2011 Same views as Charlie really Will go if weather suits but am conscious of booking accommodation then being shall we say more committed to going in dubious weather Martin Quote
plaicemat Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Posted November 29, 2011 There is no deposit to pay and if we have to cancel due to bad weather, no probs. If these dates are a possible goer, weather permitting, I will hold the rooms. I will also check to see if any more are free. Terry. Quote
Peter Posted November 30, 2011 Report Posted November 30, 2011 Free Boys will be there given a bit better weather than last year think we might stay onshore this time so that would be 2 Though I think I have forgotten how to fish after so many weeks of **** weather Regards Peter Quote
plaicemat Posted December 3, 2011 Author Report Posted December 3, 2011 Sorry to keep bringing this up so early but, having checked various accommodation options, I am struggling to find rooms for the night of the 14th May. This would mean, at best, moving digs for the last night. Alternatively, I can get consecutive nights from the 11th - 14th May. Any thoughts please as there are more charters enquiring and things will only get worse. Terry. Quote
fisherman1055 Posted December 3, 2011 Report Posted December 3, 2011 Hi Terry i am going for a knee job sometime in the new year as such i am not sure of the date and as much as I want to go to Alderney I need a new knee more so depending on recovery time I am praying i might be there if i do go i will sleep on shore so put me down for a possible maybe best wishes tony Quote
plaicemat Posted December 3, 2011 Author Report Posted December 3, 2011 Oh come on Tony! Several years ago a friend of mine led a 4 day expedition across the Cairngorms 5 weeks after having a knee replaced. Let's not have any feeble excuses. Terry. Quote
Maverick Martin Posted December 31, 2011 Report Posted December 31, 2011 My crew (Dean) needs to firm up dates now so he can book holiday time off work. Are we going along with the constraints of the accommodation ie 11th to 14th April? and if so which boats are likely to be going? Martin Quote
Maverick Martin Posted December 31, 2011 Report Posted December 31, 2011 If nobody has any objections I will move this post into the trip planning heading so that none members can view and see what they are missing Martin Quote
duncan Posted January 1, 2012 Report Posted January 1, 2012 My crew (Dean) needs to firm up dates now so he can book holiday time off work. Are we going along with the constraints of the accommodation ie 11th to 14th April? and if so which boats are likely to be going? Martin APRIL??? Assuming you mean the May dates I'm goin if (and when) the weather suits - and will probably have enough beer on board for even Dean! Being a leap year I'm really hoping the weather will go back to what it was 4 years ago, and we can start planning again. Quote
Maverick Martin Posted January 1, 2012 Report Posted January 1, 2012 Sorry Duncan yes I mean't May festive hangovers to blame Martin Quote
Wight Magic Posted January 2, 2012 Report Posted January 2, 2012 Yes i am looking to take Wight Magic over again iam hoping to be able to be free for any of the dates mention before Dave Quote
great white Posted January 2, 2012 Report Posted January 2, 2012 Alfresco will also be going Providing the weather is OK, I will be trying to be more realistic this time, as my crew want to make the most of the deeper water oportunities this year. Charlie Quote
Maverick Martin Posted January 2, 2012 Report Posted January 2, 2012 1. "AWOL" 2. Wight Magic 3. Alfresco 4. Phaeton 5. Serenity (recovery dependant) 6. Free boys 7. That bloke from brighton who I will not mention in case of the jinx striking again Quote
Ark Posted January 2, 2012 Report Posted January 2, 2012 Ok chaps I will be looking to crew if any body would have me If not I will have to dust my old girl off and take her Cheers Kev Quote
Adam F Posted January 3, 2012 Report Posted January 3, 2012 Sadly I wont be making the trip this year - gutted as it's become an annual pilgrimage for me, but I have good reasons - we are expecting a new arrival on May 15th, a brother or sister for Reuben. Great news for us, but poor timing on my behalf! JV of course is available to go but not sure what plans the other have and if they can manage without No.1 skipper! I'm hoping things will settle down enough to enable me to do a 2 or 3 dayer to Cherbourg later in the summer, maybe July time. Quote
Graham Nash Posted January 3, 2012 Report Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) Congratulations Adam & Family Concerning the trip, I too would possibly be interested in crewing as i doubt my fibreglass skip will be ready by then. I seem to have got over my sea sickness problem but would still only be interested in making the trip in favourable conditions (I think most skippers have the same idea this year anyway). Graham. Edited January 3, 2012 by Graham Nash Quote
Gas Posted January 3, 2012 Report Posted January 3, 2012 1. "AWOL" 2. Wight Magic 3. Alfresco 4. Phaeton 5. Serenity (recovery dependant) 6. Free boys 7. That bloke from brighton who I will not mention in case of the jinx striking again 8. Abode Craig Ashley + ? favourable conditions only. Quote
ospreyman Posted January 3, 2012 Report Posted January 3, 2012 1. "AWOL" 2. Wight Magic 3. Alfresco 4. Phaeton 5. Serenity (recovery dependant) 6. Free boys 7. That bloke from brighton who I will not mention in case of the jinx striking again 8. Abode Craig Ashley + ? favourable conditions only. 9. That bloke from eastbourne who dearn't plan anything so the jinx dont have the time to strike. (may be see 7 above for duplication?) Quote
Maverick Martin Posted January 3, 2012 Report Posted January 3, 2012 Eastbourne Brighton there both the same....well almost.....aren't they Quote
Oli Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 As usual we're keen (weather and wedding dependent!). Fingers crossed it's 3rd time lucky - nothing in the diary yet! 1. "AWOL" 2. Wight Magic 3. Alfresco 4. Phaeton 5. Serenity (recovery dependant) 6. Free boys 7. That bloke from brighton who I will not mention in case of the jinx striking again 8. Abode Craig Ashley + ? favourable conditions only. 9. That bloke from eastbourne who dearn't plan anything so the jinx dont have the time to strike. (may be see 7 above for duplication?) 10. Sweet Chariot II Quote
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