Alderney Jaunt - Page 2

Richard B · 10 June 2004, 10:00

I'd basically agree with John, but bear in mind the following:

Last weekend you could have safely made the passage in a SIB! The high pressure weather system gave such stable weather that we had a smooth crossing both outwards and return, a very unusual situation.

Documentation - I believe that you should also take your SRC (authority to operate). It's also a good idea to take driving license so that you can hire a mini-moke on Alderney.

The small child issue is one that you may want to work on by building up gradually longer passages in varying conditions. And everyone on board needs to be happy with bucket and chuck-it procedures.

mstacey · 10 June 2004, 13:57

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Originally Posted by timboli

Would love too but although my boat would have been fine in the pictures shown,I am not convinced that it wouldn,t turn into a bit of a nightmare if there was any wind,say force 3 upward.
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Have taken my 5.85m Rib across the channel in some very interesting conditions (father fell asleep) . You'll give up long before the boat.

Taking a small child, some do some don't its a long time on a Rib and can be quite tiring especially if it chops up and the little one has to hold on. Also they can get bored. Really a case of judgement for you as you know your child best.

timboli · 10 June 2004, 18:53

"And everyone on board needs to be happy with bucket and chuck-it procedures......"

AAAAHHH good point,wife may have issues with this-not sure I,m keen since shes a cartoonist...

timboli · 10 June 2004, 23:21

"AAAAHHH good point,wife may have issues with this-not sure I,m keen since shes a cartoonist"

Whoops-she saw the post.........

John Kennett · 10 June 2004, 23:23

Nice one! Looks like we might have an official RIBnet cartoonist -- I'm sure she will find no shortage of ideas

John

Louise · 10 June 2004, 23:23

Absolutely brilliant! I'd love to buy a copy if Sue decides to produce prints.

Jonny Fuller · 11 June 2004, 00:59

That's superb!

The Jackeens · 11 June 2004, 05:42

Fab drawing Sue.....

Just spotted this now!!!! That SO deserves a greenie....

Missus

timboli · 11 June 2004, 05:48

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Originally Posted by Louise

Absolutely brilliant! I'd love to buy a copy if Sue decides to produce prints.

I will ask her and PM you

Paul

The Jackeens · 11 June 2004, 05:54

Perhaps Sue could stick some on the for sale section...I'm sure they'd go like hotcakes...

Missus

Nick Hearne · 11 June 2004, 08:02

Love it! put a smile on my face first thing in the morning which can't be bad!
Nick

robin · 11 June 2004, 20:19

Superb.

Erin · 14 June 2004, 21:12

Glad you all found our little paradise island and liked it. If you're planning another cruise down it might be worth a call to the Sailing Club (01481 822959 tel/fax) as there's one or two rib races/cruises planned this year, which I'm pretty sure are open to non-local boats. Sometime in July and August I think.

And I presume you realise the personalised number plate on the Police wagon is AY 999

. And so nice to find a place where the last vestiges of freedom still exist where we don't have to wear car seatbelts or motorbike helmets.

And as far as passports and SSR go... well they're not needed for Alderney. Part of the British Isles you see, but nothing to do with the EU

and not part of the UK either.

Keith
(Living in Jersey but close ties with Alderney)

Louise · 14 June 2004, 21:16

Thanks for the info, Keith.

It was my first visit to any of the Channel Islands but will be the first of many! Alderney really is beautiful and I can't wait to come again and to explore the other islands too. Thanks for the tip about contacting the yacht club - will do!

Maybe next time we could meet up?

Richard B · 14 June 2004, 21:22

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Originally Posted by Erin

I presume you realise the personalised number plate on the Police wagon is AY 999

Missed that one!

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Originally Posted by Erin

And so nice to find a place where the last vestiges of freedom still exist where we don't have to wear car seatbelts or motorbike helmets.

I got a lift to the petrol station with some jerrycans form local RIB enthusiast Roland Neale - who told me off when I instintively reached for the seatbelt! Very helpful bloke, is Roland.

Erin · 16 June 2004, 19:24

Yep.... Rowland will always help anyone no matter what. A brilliant ambassadeur for Alderney harbour!

Stoo · 23 February 2007, 03:05

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Originally Posted by Louise

Absolutely brilliant! I'd love to buy a copy if Sue decides to produce prints.

I own a printing business, and would be happy to print up bunch. Only cost would be shipping them across the pond, but that shouldn't be too much...

Sue, if you're interested in exploring this, drop me a PM and we'll chat!

Nasher · 23 February 2007, 10:21

This thread is nearly 3 years old!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stoo

I own a printing business, and would be happy to print up bunch. Only cost would be shipping them across the pond, but that shouldn't be too much...

Sue, if you're interested in exploring this, drop me a PM and we'll chat!

John Kennett · 23 February 2007, 10:41

In Stoo's defence, someone else posted here instead of in "Cruise planning" which woke the thread up. I then deleted that post . . .

Anyway, did anything ever happen with the cartoons?

John

timboli · 23 February 2007, 22:18

Nothing happened with the cartoons as far as I know and since she is the ex wife now,it may be a little more difficult to set anything up.

If anyone wants to contact her to commision more work,PM your details and I will pass them on.I dont believe she looks on here anymore.