Sounds like we might have a convoy
Thos pics look pretty tame from your last trip round. It's always a bit choppy off St Catherines, and it always seems a real trek from St. Cath to the Needles (or vice versa).
My wife and I did it about a month ago on the Jetski.. That was a good little trip out. Did it in about 2H 20mins, with abot a 20 min break for lunch on the beach at Alum Bay.
Should be a bit more comfortable in the rib..