clyde cruise from 20th 28th may 2009

[dougcrock]

We have organised a series of relaxing informal daily cruises leaving from sandbank marina Holy Loch on the clyde every morning 20th May till 28th event totally weather driven Skippers decision to go or not. Numbers limited cruising speed 20 25kn contact me if you can join us for a day or more. Sandbank has petrol/diesel

[Pinto]

Hi

Sounds good - count us in for at least part of it - look forward to further details as to where etc.

Vivienne

[Bigmuz7]

Yep .. think I'll be looking for a splash round about then Doug

[dougcrock]

would be good if you could join us either for a day or more
will pm you with further details
I try to keep the numbers down . As you know it is too hard to get lots of boats organised. We have no rules and you take your rib out at your own discretion. We do a couple of long trips (Ireland Gigha) the rest is around the clyde and up to glasgow etc. If weather to bad you can possibily join as crew We have a skippers briefing every morning and leave 1030hrs PROMPT or you can rv with us at some point say Rothsay Bay we have 8>9 ribs at present 4 from europe Sandbank has excellent slip Petrol as well B&B hotels at Hunters Quay 2 miles from marina B&B in Sandbank not so good. also chalet / caravan park 1 mile. Weather is guaranteed!!

[K&S]

Hi, stick us down for a definate maybe

Myself, wife, wains, sister and brother inlaw will be in Dunoon the weekend 23rd /24th May. Would be good to do a trip in company with my sister's new boat.


If anybody needs accomodation i.e a piece of grass to stick a tent up, get in touch.

(Will the impressive 'Hot Lemon' be there ?? what engines does that beasty have in her? Will we be expected to keep up? lol)

Fingers crossed for sun

Kim & Susan

[dougcrock]

The weather is guaranteed. Hot Lemon has been to a few cruises they blast about at 50kn then circle us then he has to wait till we get there we try for a cruising speed about 25kn stopping often to take in scenery or refreshment

[dougcrock]

Originally Posted by K&S

(Will the impressive 'Hot Lemon' be there ?? what engines does that beasty have in her? Will we be expected to keep up? lol)
Kim & Susan

she has 2 x315HP YANMARS cant remember gearbox and drive leg make but expensive no doubt

[jim don]

Hi, I'd be interested in doing the Ireland trip but you've mentioned restricted numbers ... what's the situation with this? Also interested in the other Clyde trips. We are on the Clyde whenever we get the chance and the weather!

[dougcrock]

Hi jim
i have organised many cruises with large 20+ numbers and the logistics and work involved preventented myself and crew from the full enjoyment. we try to keep the number down to 8/10 as the smaller harbours and facilities are better suited to these numbers. our rough plan is wed thur frid cruise longer distances weather permitting and sat sun larger numbers cruise round bute, tarbert, loch fyne, inverrary. mon tues wed ???? pm me with any question or mobile no and we decide best plan

[dougcrock]

so far we have 1 x 10m arriving mon 18 may 4 x 5/6m ribs from europe arriving on the evening of 19 may myself morning of 20 may 2 x 5m ribs evening of 20 may and 1 x 6.5
on 23 may The first cruise will be on 20th may leaving 1030hrs or advised at morning briefing. If anyone has a confirmed plan can you pm me or leave your no. so i can call
Thanks

[G.Mac]

Hello there,
Do you know which days you would be thinking of doing the longer trips, or is it just "suck it and see" with regards to weather etc?
I would love to come along but I will need to organise berthing and crew as my brother is back out on the rigs on the 21st so I won't have access to a tow vehicle.

for your info the boat is a pac22 with top speed of 30ish knots, will cruise comfortably at 20 - 25kts

Regards
Graeme

[dougcrock]

Hi it really is a case of weather and rib/skipper abilities but thinking thurs frid for rathlin/ ballycastle and sat sun for easier cruise with familes etc. our normal hoped for cruise speed is 25 27 knots which keeps the group fairly compact

[G.Mac]

Sounds good, im doing agency work at the moment so if I dont get called away to sea I will be there for at least a couple of days.

All the best
Graeme

[mike southward]

This sounds a great cruise must get there and meet up with old friends mike southward

[dougcrock]

hi mike
good to here from you will give you a call and we could arrange a day or just come down to sandbank briefing 1000 prompt Scotrib time coffee shop
doug

[mike southward]

good to meet up with you all, sorry I missed Peter but will r/v with him at Rhu Marina tues. evening

[Xk59D]

hi buddy,

what is the plan 2011? destination?

are you returning to home base every day?

i'm up for a meeting at sandbank no problem

p.s i know this is 2 years old but i wanted to keep the other one open for a meet at tall ships.

cheers

[dougcrock]

hi the cruise starts 30 april 2011 we will leave every morning from sandbank briefing in coffee shop 1000 1030hrs and leave prompt after that for cruises around clyde
i didnt start a new thread for this year as i am leaving mid week to go to Kyleakin Skye for the next week info posted
good to meet up in sandbank
doug
ps i hope to be at tall ships

[Xk59D]

sounds good to me, many are planning to go?

cheers

[dougcrock]

some coming from switzerland and germany 2-3 england and 2 from clyde
would be good to meet up will pm you later with final details and my mobile no.
doug