Any one fancy a little trip?? Probly Not

Jono Garton · 30 January 2004, 08:37

On the 1st of March, Subject to a clear weather window, me and Dave Manning will be bringing back one of my new Pro Sports From Gurnsey to Pwllheli (North Wales) any one fancy this trip with me? The rib will be well run in and water tested.

Plan will be

1st March - Gurnsey to Scilly Isles (170 miles)

2nd March - Scilly Isles to Waterford/Wexford area of Irealnd (150 miles)

3rd March - Waterford/Wexford area of Irealnd to Pwllheli (100 miles)

Looking for one possibly two experianced crew and any other RIBS would be welcome.

The Jackeens · 30 January 2004, 08:47

pm sent...

Brian · 30 January 2004, 09:28

Jono
Would I be right in thinking you have chosen that particular route for aesthetic reasons?

If so, fine.

DM · 30 January 2004, 11:05

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Originally posted by Brian
Would I be right in thinking you have chosen that particular route for aesthetic reasons?

I very much doubt it as he probably thinks aesthetic is what you get when you have an operation.

DM

Pete7 · 30 January 2004, 11:22

Could be a bit nippy at the beginning of March in an untested rib. Why not just motor it to Southampton and borrow a trailer ?

Pete

The Jackeens · 30 January 2004, 11:28

Lotsa sense in that

DM · 30 January 2004, 11:36

Plan B is to reach the South coast but it'll probably be Weymouth as there's some very strange people in the Southampton area.

DM

Rogue Wave · 30 January 2004, 11:53

I'll happily crew with you, but Billy should be ready by then and if he is we could accompany you.

Pete7 · 30 January 2004, 15:43

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there's some very strange people in the Southampton area.

agreed! but at least he didn't turn his disco over or chop his gf ear off. Yer "not for the lack of trying" I here you add

Aging Youth · 30 January 2004, 18:27

Hi Jono,

I am definately game for another run across the channel. Sent pm to you.

Cheers

Jono Garton · 30 January 2004, 18:30

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Originally posted by Pete7
Could be a bit nippy at the beginning of March in an untested rib. Why not just motor it to Southampton and borrow a trailer ?

Pete

Nippy - you southern wuss - ive been on the water at least 4 days a week all winter - even with snow on the beach

Drive it to southampton - that would be boring

It will be well tested by Jason.

Alex Brown · 30 January 2004, 19:41

Would have been fun for you tomorrow, Jono - Lands End to St Davids Head....

24 hour forecast:
Wind: south or southwest 4 or 5 for a while. soon south 6 to gale 8, later southwest gale 8 or severe gale 9, and perhaps local storm 10 Saturday afternoon.

Typically the one day I get off work and it's likely to be bringing a good 8 metre swell at the Heads - will make a decision first thing.

-Alex

Aging Youth · 01 February 2004, 21:34

hI jono,

Well I was on the water Saturday with Daniel and crew, Gale froce 9 Storm frorce 10 on the water. Albeit sheltered within Southampton Water, still great fun fun if not a little wet at times.

Did you get my PM?

Regards

Kevin.

Pete7 · 02 February 2004, 09:45

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Nippy - you southern wuss

Jono your quite correct. Remember we use flasks for storing Irish whiskey not soup down here.

Certainly it would be a great adventure so please do take a camera but I don't think its a trip for the faint hearted at this time of year.

Presumably this trip will qualify you for the black tie club (setting sail after mid night, into a F7, wearing black tie).

Pete

Jono Garton · 02 February 2004, 12:11

Force 9 in The little river of southampton, my local boating lake is less shelted than Southampton Water.

Me and the man Manning were out in this force 9 in my Zap Cat - to put a word to it "WET".

Got PM's will have more details shortly.