Maverick Martin

In your car (assuming it' a petrol car that is) the oil in the fuel will not hurt Martin

Good news indeed Greg Are you planning same as last year ie keep boat at Parkstone and play from here for a few months? Martin

I would concur with the others if the skin felt as you say like sandpaper when stroking from tail to head its a dab Well done on getting a day out Martin

Happy birthday Dave, have a goodun Martin

That's where it originates from Paul I agree we as a group ie boaters should be more aware of where any offers of cheap goods come from and if suspicious report to the authorities. Would be a crime in itself if the marine unit was disbanded, that would leave a free for all Martin

Happy birthday Peter Trust all is well with you and that you had a good day Martin

Hi Mark and a happy new year to you and your family also be good to see you in June. There's no changing you mark onwards and upwards which model you gone and bought Surtees boats Martin

Ooooops sorry to hear that Alun, it can and does happen to the best of us The company you need are propeller solutions http://www.propellersolutions.co.uk Talk to Tom on 01258 858784 I once had a piece of my skeg go missing on my previous outboard (150hp optimax). Tom then worked for propeller revolutions and did a first class job of welding it up so I guess he would be able to do the same for you. Martin

Like it Terry very much So who is to blame for this global warming thingy Martin

Happy Birthday Gordon Martin

Many happy returns Ben (Chirpy) I hope your old fella has treated you well today (and every other day) go on Dave spoil him Martin

God it's only 4 months and I'm chomping at the bit already Martin

Swinging moorings probably the cheapest way to keep your boat on the water but comes with risks ie I am glad my boat wasn't on swinging mooring today! Another downside is security but then we all leave our boats in exposed places so no more risk there than anywhere else. A dingy maybe needed to get to your boat unless your mooring provider has dinghies for use by customers. If you have to supply your own dingy then that needs to be kept somewhere. Parkstone Bay is a well run yard and I am sure you will be fine there. I would think their moorings are likely to be well maintained however I have no experience with them, do ask questions on that point indeed if you consider anywhere else ask the same questions. Parkstone bay run water taxis for mooring holders but not sure of timings or if this is seasonal again ask the questions One of our members works there he may well be along in a mo to give you the low down Martin

How's he going to get that on the bus

As has been said it's only metal and stuff, Bobi's safe and that's all that really matters.....apart from the excess that is Sorry Bobi didn't mean it glad your ok Martin

Eastbourne Brighton there both the same....well almost.....aren't they

Happy birthday Kevin hope you have a good day and aren't up on a roof! Martin

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

Terry it's a bank holiday today

Sorry Duncan yes I mean't May festive hangovers to blame Martin

To all from the club that managed to catch a cod Well Done I managed to get it up in the end (without the use of viagra) and thanks to Dave for hanging on to ensure we were released ok. Weather wise as has been stated more comfortable than expected and that goes for the company as well Paul and Jim you were and are both very welcome onboard AWOL anytime. Nice to have pleasant company giving and taking copious amount of banter, it certainly helps the day along. Martin

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

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