Alderney 13 th of June - Page 2

Brian · 29 April 2015, 08:53

I am sure you are all well aware..........you are a very experienced lot.......but I will tell you anyway.....

10 miles off Alderney there is a two sea lanes, each going in opposite directions, which are VERY busy. Ships pass at about 5 min intervals even on Xmas day!

Try dodging a supertanker or container ship when it emerges from the fog 50 yards in front of you-and remember, even if they are watchkeeping, they won't see you on RADAR.
Playing chicken is probably great fun but just as you wiping your brow and saying "phew, just missed that one", there will be another, just ahead, going in the opposite direction!!!

Oh, and you will remember their wakes won't you?

Carl · 29 April 2015, 09:29

makes you wonder how all the ferries manage everyday doesnt it ? anyway trying to get that weekend off work and would like to join you guys play chicken with some tankers

Brian · 29 April 2015, 15:58

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Originally Posted by Carl

makes you wonder how all the ferries manage everyday doesnt it ? anyway trying to get that weekend off work and would like to join you guys play chicken with some tankers

They have RADAR, Carl and can see each other.
They also don't break down, fall overboard, pull out the kill switch inadvertantly, panic, misjudge distances and the miriad of other things that can go wrong in a small boat. Not to say these things don't happen in commercial vessels, but I know which vessel I would rather be on when one of those things does happen.

matt h · 29 April 2015, 16:47

Probably safer not to go

John Kennett · 29 April 2015, 16:49

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Originally Posted by matt h

Probably safer not to go

Undoubtedly. But if you are going it's quite handy to be aware of the shipping lanes.

Low Flyer · 29 April 2015, 17:12

I'm sure all skippers will produce their own passage plan. Always good to hear others points and take note. Looking forward to trip,heads up there is a golf tournament on island that weekend so booking accommodation early is recommended.

JamesF · 29 April 2015, 18:18

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Oh, and you will remember their wakes won't you?

Incidentally, what is the wake like from something really big? I think the biggest I've ever seen up close was from a Mersey-class lifeboat, which obviously doesn't really compare.

Wibs · 29 April 2015, 18:32

Could always try this on the way over..?

http://youtu.be/bNMAIQU77Ho

1eyedjim · 29 April 2015, 20:55

My rib isn't ready otherwise would love to go.

Wonder if I'd make it on the zapcat haha

Trevor G · 29 April 2015, 21:19

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Originally Posted by tim griffin

Confirmed
Tim Griffin Redbay
Roy Coastline
Howard Scorpion
Whahoo Sony Levi
Low Flyer Ocean
cgf 10 Shearwater
Still waiting on a couple of others to confirm but shaping up nicely .
cheers
Tim

Hi Tim
Rick and I are hoping to be available to join you in our Shearwater.
Trev

A1an · 29 April 2015, 21:35

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Originally Posted by Brian

Playing chicken is probably great fun but just as you wiping your brow and saying "phew, just missed that one", there will be another, just ahead, going in the opposite direction!!!

Sounds like a game of "Frogger"

tim griffin · 30 April 2015, 08:42

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Originally Posted by Trevor G

Hi Tim
Rick and I are hoping to be available to join you in our Shearwater.
Trev

Be nice to see you again Trev
Cheers
Tim

cgf10 · 30 April 2015, 21:03

I'm struggling to find any accommodation- I'll camp if I really have to. Anyone got a good lead on a place to stay? It's mega golf week and alderney in bloom at the same time.

Andre · 01 May 2015, 08:41

As cgf10 is struggling to get any accommodation I will have to back out as I do not camp and MUST be back Sunday evening due to firm arrangements from Monday onwards. I was going to wait till the last minute pending weather conditions over that weekend but with accommodation problems now there will be nothing available later. Sorry - perhaps another cruise will come up later

Wibs · 01 May 2015, 16:11

Im in the process of looking.....

I'll post my findings.

Low Flyer · 01 May 2015, 16:42

Be sent a couple of emails. Just waiting on answers. Few are fully booked due to golf. Maybe camping.

Lee argyle · 01 May 2015, 16:55

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Originally Posted by Low Flyer

Be sent a couple of emails. Just waiting on answers. Few are fully booked due to golf. Maybe camping.

I'm also struggling to secure accomodation for the night, everyone so far is booked up, so it might be the camping option........

Wibs · 01 May 2015, 17:31

I spoke to Whisper today about the camping option.

Apparently they come all set up- none of this bring your own malarkey.

Maybe worth giving him a nudge if we're struggling.? I didn't fancy lugging all the gear onto my boat.

Low Flyer · 01 May 2015, 17:52

Let's book up some tents before they're all gone. Couple of beers any I can sleep anywhere.

Andre · 01 May 2015, 18:54

If that is the type of camping then I could put up with it for one night . I will wait till Friday and make a last minute decision then. Tim , I will call you with a yes or no.

The last time I slept in a tent it was during the Round Scotland in 1998 and we were the poor lot so we pitched up our tents on the lawn in front of the hotel at Kyle of Lochalsh.

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