Cowes Fireworks

Andy · 30 July 2006, 22:43

Anybody going?

Stuart M · 30 July 2006, 23:01

excuse my ignorance, but when are they? date / time.

ozz · 31 July 2006, 09:22

This friday (4th) at Cowes 9.30pm

Can't make it but have fun! Usually a good show.

Ozz

hannah · 31 July 2006, 12:00

We should be going ... hopefully weather will be good

nugent · 31 July 2006, 12:23

jumping in as you do
any one watch littlehampton show weekend? betya it was good and very loud

Ribald · 31 July 2006, 12:39

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Originally Posted by hannah

We should be going ... hopefully weather will be good

At this moment weather looking good

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/...de=Cowes&day=4

Lostboy · 31 July 2006, 13:39

We will be, leaving Portsmouth Harbour 8.30ish.

LeewayComposite · 01 August 2006, 13:10

I heard it is going to be a good one this year. i'll be there in the 8.3 just need to get some nav lights fitted.

Ian M · 01 August 2006, 17:33

Yes. I shall be going, last year was fantastic, so if this year is better............

rbw156 · 02 August 2006, 19:31

I'm trying to find out if there are any restricted areas around Cowes before, during or after the fireworks this Friday. I can't find any mention on the Internet. There is a speed limit of 15 mph (http://southamptonvts.co.uk/nmariners.htm).

Does anyone know if there are any restricted areas or restriction of movement?

Jimbo · 02 August 2006, 20:17

I should imagine I'll be out and about for the Fireworks in Greyhound - weather permitting.

CJL · 02 August 2006, 23:16

Would love to have gone but unfortunately the recent engine gremlins mean I won't be comfortable out at night with a load of drunk to**ers in Gin Palaces driving at a my broken down rib!!

However I can't recommend it enough. Well worth the effort. Keep a good look out on the way back home guys and stay safe!

Chris

Dylan · 03 August 2006, 22:27

DJL and I will be there
Boat name - Bumblebee

Regards,
Dylan

Jimbo · 03 August 2006, 22:31

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Originally Posted by Dylan

DJL and I will be there
Boat name - Bumblebee

Regards,
Dylan

Is this the "new" bumblebee? The Ribcraft 585? Look forward to seeing you guys there.

Edit: Hang on, just checked up on my dates. For some reason I thought the fireworks were Saturday night. My rib doesn't return from Dartmouth (on loan to a sailing charity) until Sat morning, soooo.... can't make it.

Damnation.

DJL · 04 August 2006, 01:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Is this the "new" bumblebee? The Ribcraft 585? Look forward to seeing you guys there.

Edit: Hang on, just checked up on my dates. For some reason I thought the fireworks were Saturday night. My rib doesn't return from Dartmouth (on loan to a sailing charity) until Sat morning, soooo.... can't make it.

Damnation.

I have spare seats if you want to join us? 07908 694 208

timboli · 04 August 2006, 05:50

I,ll be watching from the shore this year(cowes),staying at the folly on a waafi boat and dinghying down.

tim griffin · 04 August 2006, 08:38

Will be there on a Ocean 8.5 called Cin Sirrah

Carl · 04 August 2006, 09:46

ill be out and about

Nauti Buoy · 04 August 2006, 11:32

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Originally Posted by carly baby

ill be out and about

So will I, see you at 6.30pm to get the boats out of the marina, for departure at 8.30pm from Port Solent.

Solent Ranger · 04 August 2006, 13:52

Thre will be a speed limit in operation tonight.

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN jointly by the Queen’s Harbour Master Portsmouth, Harbour Master Southampton and Harbour Master Cowes that a speed limit of 15 knots will be temporarily introduced in the Solent and Southampton Water to ensure safety of navigation for the Cowes Firework display on Friday 4th August 2006.

2. The 15-knot speed limit will be in force between 2130 and 2300 on Friday 4th August 2006.

3. Mariners are advised that this measure has been introduced to reduce the risk of collision between the many hundreds of small craft, which gather to view the fireworks display. In previous years collisions have occurred, particularly after the event, which has resulted in serious personal injury to passengers and crews of small craft.

4. Mariners are reminded of the importance of displaying the correct navigation lights, maintaining a good lookout at all times in all directions, and proceeding at a speed consistent with safe navigation, particularly at the conclusion of the display as spectator craft get underway and return to their home ports.

5. This notice will be self cancelling on 5th August 2006.