Alderney 2014 take 2 - 23rd May

[Maverick Martin]

Paul when we go to Alderney I leave my inflatable in it's bag below decks and inflate on arrival then leave on the mooring for the duration.  I would assume you could do the same in St Pete's.  The water taxi really does have a mind of it's own it is/was very hit and miss.  If I were going I would take it just in case or borrow/share Steves

[Sam]

I am turning my phone off friday and will be off until tuesday

 

absolutely gutted i am missing this trip again this year.

 

but made slightly better by the good bream day on sunday and looking forward to a wrecking trip in the near future

 

sam

[Peter]

Shame Sam sorry we won't see you

Peter

[Guest]

have a fantastic and safe trip everyone. I look forward to the reports.

[Adam F]

I'll send you some pics on Facebook then Sam ;-)

 

The weather seems to have picked up again overnight - now giving 5's tomorrow morning - if it stays as is, it might mean a slightly later start?

[niggle]

Hope the weather is good for you guys,have a great trip

Nigel

[Stuie]

I echo the sentiments of Graham & Nigel - and I'm sure speak on behalf of all members not able to join you - in wishing you all a safe, enjoyable and successful trip.

Stuie

[Steve S]

Thanks guys, we will do our best!

 

I'm also starting to think of not being it too much of a rush tomorrow, getting better as the day moves on but not less than a F4. We will decide tonight I think and then last review in the morning.

[Oli]

Have a great trip guys, if only it was two weeks later we'd be with you - would have been a perfect shakedown for the new boat!

 

Hope you catch lots (no need to say it but have fun!).

[Rob]

I think tomorrow is "up for discussion"! 

[Mike Fox]

If it helps, the approach I use is to use the information sources trusted by Coastguards, with checks evening before and just before a crossing :

 

Overall for the whole trip across: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/marine/shipping_forecast.html#All~Portland

 

UK side to 12 miles out: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/marine/inshore_forecast.html#SelseyBilltoLymeRegis

 

Mid channel actuals: http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=62103

 

Channel Islands to 12 miles out: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/marine/inshore_forecast.html#ChannelIslands

 

With the southerly expected, I'd also plan to avoid the wider Alderney Race area during the middle of the ebb.

 

Good luck with making the right decisions!

 

Mike

[Gas]

Tight lines and safe trip.

Just mist out this time around but will be back!!

[nightingale300]

We had loads of launce on the banks last week when I was over Alderney on the small sakbi feathers. Hope you all have a safe and enjoyable trip guys. Tight lines.

 

Malcolm N

[Ben]

Enjoy lads ..

[Steve S]

Malcolm, so how was the fishing round Alderney on your trip?

[fisherman1055]

Have a good and safe trip lads

 

So envious but I will be getting a new addition to the family over the next few days

 

Keep us updated on the forum/ face book

 

Tony

[Gas]

Hé les gars comment allez-vous être en mesure de faire face sans moi

Any problems ask (Kev Yelo )he's Bristolian lol

 

 

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[mw]

So am I but have not got a clue

mw

[Adam F]

Steve,

 

Recent reports are a bit dissaponting to be fair - the flats seem well down on numbers and the wrecking seems to be blighted by dirty water.

 

I havent seen a single report raving about the fishing yet....

 

The weather will definatly stop an early start tomorrow - but we are hopeful of a get away Fri afternoon or even Sat morning.

[Steve S]

Thanks Adam, I think. Current plan is for us is to leave afternoon/late afternoon so basically a travel day.

[Wight Magic]

Good luck lads i hope you have a good trip

it will feel strange missing this trip

 

Dave

[great white]

Thanks all for the good wishes

 

As we start the day with the wind howling the jury is still out on what we can do

 

No doubt phones will start buzzing very soon.

[nightingale300]

Steve s

I put my report from Alderney in the club members chit chat under BACK FROM Alderney

Malcolm N

[Maverick Martin]

Really feel for you guys, decisions decisions.

 

On the plus side the weather looks to subside late afternoon onwards and for the rest of the weekend although it may be a little bumpy coming home with a f4 on the nose 

[Adam F]

Bloody weather - howling out there this morning.

 

The rest of the 3 days doesnt look to bad - but reminds me of 2011 - as Martin says a F4 on the nose for 4/5 hours isnt too nice. Its really borderline for me.....