Atlantic Fun off the North Coast of Cornwall

roycruse · 07 May 2006, 22:17

Fantastic day today - cant believe there was only the two of us out.

Those that decided not to come - how foolish you were.

85 miles with the Atlantic rolling swell made a refreshing change from wafting around in the English Chanel.

Thanks to Bob and Sue for the help launching with their 4X4.

I guess one day another boat might join us on one of our adventures !!!

roycruse · 07 May 2006, 22:18

Last few pics

codprawn · 07 May 2006, 22:27

Awesome - that's what ribbing is all about!!!

Did you take a video as well?

roycruse · 07 May 2006, 22:31

Unfortunately I did not have my video camera - I think Bob took a small amount of video - not sure if any of it came out though.

codprawn · 07 May 2006, 22:39

Did you go for a play in some of those rollers - would have been quite exciting!!!

roycruse · 07 May 2006, 22:43

I certainly did - and its that which I'm hoping Bob has some video of.

I spent quite a bit of time chasing the back of a wave in towards the beach until it started to break then turned around and jumped my way back out through the set. Bob and Sue said my prop was more than 2 feet clear of the water on a couple of the jumps - but I'm afraid I don't have the photos to show for it.

I got some real funny looks from the surfers though - I don't think they liked me being in so close.

ian parkes · 07 May 2006, 22:58

I have been up close to a lot of coastline in my time and not much beats that part of Cornwall .
South coast was also pretty lumpy today not such a big swell or surf but bloody uncomfortable ,very choppy
Had a scary moment also , went inside the surf break for the first time with the family and showed them how easily the sib would get through the surf , came over the last one of a set almost outside shut the throttle and the motor stopped , wen't again first pull but the missus went very quiet .

codprawn · 07 May 2006, 23:55

Bet that was a first....

ian parkes · 08 May 2006, 00:00

First what , ?? first time the motor stopped , yes

roycruse · 08 May 2006, 00:02

I think he was referring to the wife being quiet

ian parkes · 08 May 2006, 00:12

Der oh yes , and about feckin time too . best I find more surf asap .
Funny thing was I told her to stop whooping and screaming as we were bumping about in the bay , incase she bit her tongue when we hit a big one .

Alice · 08 May 2006, 09:26

Bu*****ng B****x!

I was right up for this one, the eldest works in the surf shop at that crappy Kingsley Village thing. That knackered the day for the rest of us. It looked great guys. We ended up surfing and bbq at Gwithian. I've now put my foot down re. her working Sundays for £3 an hour!

Shaggy · 08 May 2006, 10:37

Surfing at Godrevey on Sat and Sun, too good to miss, me old man said he saw you and Bob belt across the Bay

The good news is I worked on me "Spare" boat all last week, rebuilding the oil pump system, I just need to reterminate the VHF cable as the BNC fell off

and service the engine and I'm ready to rock n roll.

Shaggy

Alice · 08 May 2006, 12:11

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Originally Posted by Shaggy

Surfing at Godrevey on Sat and Sun,
Shaggy

Not as clean Sun eve as forecast Shaggy, hardwork for an old boy with an iffy back.

Nice sunset, bottle of wine and a sozage went down well though.

Shaggy · 08 May 2006, 12:30

Went to Sennen on Sun eve for a LEGO (Late Evening Glass Off to be said in a Ozy accent) and a meal in the new beach cafe restaurant, nice food great view, bad service, should have gone to the Old Success for a pint of Doomand a Pastie.

Give me shout if your surfing this way again.

All SW Rib.nutters

I guess Id better start thinking about the next SW Ribbsters meet now everyone has their boats in the water (well Roy you never took yours out

).

How about a day trip from Hayle out in St.Ives bay wakeboarding and seal watching.

Then a meal in the Bucket of Blood in Hayle in the evening, or a BBQ on the beach?

We can only launch and recover 3 hours either side of HW so either a early morning start out over Low water back on the next HW or a 5 hour trip over HW?

If anyone wants to stay over night for a Sun run I should be able arrange storage of boats and trailers at my mates play Paradise Park, there is a travel lodge near by as well as lots of B&Bs.

Whats your thoughts?

Shaggy

ollyit · 08 May 2006, 13:06

looks well hectic!!

sticky · 08 May 2006, 13:10

Having eventually got my first rib i am after all the info I can get.
My daughters are in the H.S.L.S.C and it was thro them that I heard that the slip fees have gone up this year.does any one know what they are and if locals get concessions!
Your ref ' tides Answered my thoughts on launching times re High water at hayle. Are there any probs re sand bank heading out of the harbour?
Yes I would be interested in the rib cruise if novices are invited.Might even get wife and the kids along (If its sunny)and (FLAT)!

Kernow Buoy · 08 May 2006, 13:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaggy

Went to Sennen on Sun eve for a LEGO (Late Evening Glass Off to be said in a Ozy accent) and a meal in the new beach cafe restaurant, nice food great view, bad service, should have gone to the Old Success for a pint of Doomand a Pastie.

Give me shout if your surfing this way again.

All SW Rib.nutters

I guess Id better start thinking about the next SW Ribbsters meet now everyone has their boats in the water (well Roy you never took yours out

).

How about a day trip from Hayle out in St.Ives bay wakeboarding and seal watching.

Then a meal in the Bucket of Blood in Hayle in the evening, or a BBQ on the beach?

We can only launch and recover 3 hours either side of HW so either a early morning start out over Low water back on the next HW or a 5 hour trip over HW?

If anyone wants to stay over night for a Sun run I should be able arrange storage of boats and trailers at my mates play Paradise Park, there is a travel lodge near by as well as lots of B&Bs.

Whats your thoughts?

Shaggy

That sounds excellent Shaggy, really want to have a go at wakeboarding, I'm ebaying furiously at the moment trying to kit myself and boys out. I dare not miss another cruise the slagging from Bob and Roy will be unbearable!
If we can get 4 or 5 boats we could lash em together and see if we could pull fat ol Mollers up as well

Shaggy · 08 May 2006, 16:53

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Originally Posted by sticky

Are there any probs re sand bank heading out of the harbour?
Yes I would be interested in the rib cruise if novices are invited.Might even get wife and the kids along (If its sunny)and (FLAT)!

Hi Sticky
Welcome to the Forum and great to see a fellow SW Hayle Ribster

Indeed they are now charging for the slip use

its £10 per launch however you can get a season pass from the Harbour Masters office cost is based on length of vessel approx £60 for a 5Mtr RIB.

Hayle Bar can be very tricky indeed if there is a big ground or wind swell running, you can always get in a bit earlyer to ensure more water in the channel (which shifts on every tide

) its good experience running in and out of there when there is a swell running but scares the living daylights out of me I'd rather be on a surfboard if its 4ft +

Of course you can join us on the SW Ribbsters meet, just need to thrash out some dates with the rest of the possy for a days crusing/wakeboarding and some top nosh in the Bucket of Blood.

We can even meet before then if you want to go out for some wakeboarding or a pint in the The Sloop Inn

Shaggy

Shaggy · 08 May 2006, 17:18

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Originally Posted by Kernow

If we can get 4 or 5 boats we could lash em together and see if we could pull fat ol Mollers up as well

LOL I doubt it

Shaggy