Alderney 2010 - Friday 23 to Sunday 25 July

[Erin]

Originally Posted by malthouse

Well the low pressure has got as far as Wilk's house and run out of steam. No idea if that is a good thing or not??

Perhaps he could pop a small signpost on his roof, and direct it northwards for us .

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by Erin

Perhaps he could pop a small signpost on his roof, and direct it northwards for us .

It seems to be collapsing, which is not reflected in the computer models (yet) but my spidey sense tells me is a good thing.

Usually Windfinder is pretty reliable, but the current prediction of SW 3-4 might be the worst case.

Edit: Jersey Met Office are saying something similar, coincidence I am sure:

http://www.alderneymarine.com/info/shipping.html

[Erin]

I agree, the synoptic charts suggest better than the forecasts from both Jersey and Windfinder. Alderney is looking a bit breezy according to them.

[Roy Smith]

Well in your opinon
is the passage do a bull on Friday Morning
I have done the crossing in F6 - 8 in this boat not nice to be honest
IMHO any thing over 3 will cause probleams for the PWC,s
Final look on Thursday ?

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by Roy Smith

Well in your opinion is the passage do a bull on Friday Morning

Model-based predictions are moderating all the time, unless someone can see something in the charts that indicates otherwise I would plan for conditions being F3 on Friday.

We will certainly know more tomorrow.

[Mollers]

Jim has sorted this place for our departure http://www.blacknessmarine.co.uk/

Any local guys have any useful info on the place?

[Paul Cannell]

Originally Posted by Roy Smith

Well in your opinon
is the passage do a bull on Friday Morning
I have done the crossing in F6 - 8 in this boat not nice to be honest
IMHO any thing over 3 will cause probleams for the PWC,s
Final look on Thursday ?

It was a bit lumpy last year

[bedajim]

Originally Posted by Mollers

Jim has sorted this place for our departure http://www.blacknessmarine.co.uk/

Any local guys have any useful info on the place?

Spot on 5 hours 250 miles from my place and 2.15 and 90 miles from yours

Don't forget your Passport

Jim

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by bedajim

Spot on 5 hours 250 miles from my place and 2.15 and 90 miles from yours

Don't forget your Passport

Jim

Hang on, 90 miles East, that's DEVON!!!!!

Actually it's quite a bit further than that and 3hrs according to my satnav.

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by Mollers

Actually it's quite a bit further than that and 3hrs according to my satnav.

You lot are going to spend longer in your cars than on your boats!

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by malthouse

You lot are going to spend longer in your cars than on your boats!

Rutland to CIs is a long way by sea,

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by Mollers

Rutland to CIs is a long way by sea,

You need one of them airship attachments

[gtflash]

HI, all. I am still planning to try and make this journey. Roy are you still planning a late leave friday afternoon, if all is good? I have some baby sitting issues and have to get away from work in time. But boat is all ready, im ready, just the complications.

One question, is any boating documentation, required/ advisable? eg ICC? insurance etc.

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by gtflash

One question, is any boating documentation, required/ advisable? eg ICC? insurance etc.

Tim will be able to advise better, but I do know that you do not need an ICC. Things here are relaxed to the point of obsession.

[tim griffin]

Customs forms part 1 completed before ye go and part 2 when you get back. If you are going to be buying any duty free Q flag to be flown 3 miles offshore .
You can take your insurance docs in case you need them but other than customs forms nothing is required as it's part of the British Isles not even your passport.

Weather still looking good 15 knots is the max wind at the mo according to various weather sites.
High tide Dover 1015 DST, so we will be going with the ebb and should have a favourable wind with tide so fairly smooth with a bit of swell.

We will return on Sunday with a Southerly wind if it stay's as predicted on the flood tide so smooth seas again in theory anyway.
Ta Tim

[Neil Harvey]

Tim,
will have to pull out. Can't get back to blighty until saturday lunchtime.
Might get out Sunday though, so could end up bumping into the floptilla on the return leg, we'll see. Have a fab trip folks
Neil

[bedajim]

Originally Posted by Mollers

Hang on, 90 miles East, that's DEVON!!!!!

Passport and visa then

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by bedajim

Passport and visa then

Innoculations?

[Erin]

Just arrived from jersey. Gentle swell out there and F3 to 4 but luckily wind with tide so fairly good crossing. Have tasted beer and can confirm that it is palatable.

[tim griffin]

Fuel check
Money Check
Beer Check
Passage Plan check
Weather forecast check
Wife Check
Slip lines at East Cowes Marina 0945 arrive Safewater Mark 1020 .
Depart Safewater Mark 1030 @ 22knots arrive Alderney 1313 moor up 1315.
Beer 1316 think that covers it.

See you in the morning or at Alderney .
Ta Tim