cruise to channel islands

markb · 11 January 2009, 22:47

Hi everyone
Myself and a couple of people with ribs would like to do a trip to the channel islands but have never been before, would anyone be interested in a tripor could provide any info as to best time to attempt crossing, places to stay etc

adams1x · 13 January 2009, 13:01

Hi, I would be interested in crossing the channel art some point this summer, have done this before but in larger boats, RIb would be more of an adventure...when would you the thinking? We have a Cobra 7.55 so similar size vessel to yours....

Julian · 13 January 2009, 13:19

Hi Guys,

If you have a look here there are several cross channel events planned for 2009. Some are just a overnight stay and others are week long events etc.

http://www.biboa.com/events.asp

Hope thats of interest

Cheers

Julian

Channel Ribs · 13 January 2009, 15:14

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Originally Posted by markb

Hi everyone
Myself and a couple of people with ribs would like to do a trip to the channel islands but have never been before, would anyone be interested in a tripor could provide any info as to best time to attempt crossing, places to stay etc

Hi Mark,

If you are coming then please stop in at Alderney, it is a sensible first landfall and well worth a visit. We would be happy to help with any arrangements!

Merlin · 14 January 2009, 17:23

I mailed that last link a few days ago asking various questions about their planned trip to france , how, what,planning can I do it in my 6m etc etc haven't heard back yet .

Would love to at some stage this summer get over to the channel islands as I have never been and I hear its great

Channel Ribs · 14 January 2009, 18:36

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Would love to at some stage this summer get over to the channel islands as I have never been and I hear its great

I love them so much, I moved to one!

Jon Adlard · 14 January 2009, 18:59

Mark
I see you are from Andover, I'm from Salisbury, perhaps a beer or two mid way for a chat to discuss
I have made/planned a few trips to the Channel Islands over the last few years and being BIBOAs Cruise Coordinator this year would be more than happy to give you some tips and details of our planned cruises this year.
Email me on: j.adlard@btinternet.com when your free
Cheers
Jon

markb · 15 January 2009, 21:13

seems to be some interest, has anyone got any preference with regard to where and when?
Sounds like a visit to alderney en route may be in order

LukeSolentWaves · 16 January 2009, 08:14

If this indeed does happen and anyone wants a crew member then I would love to come along! ;-) can travel if needed! ;-)

ianhappy · 29 January 2009, 17:45

I wouldn't mind coming along on this if that's okay with everyone?

And Luke, I'm sure you'd be very welcome to join our boat if you'd like and the timing is right.

Take it easy,
Ian

Channel Ribs · 29 January 2009, 17:51

Is there a date in mind yet?

JABS · 29 January 2009, 22:44

Depending on timing, we may be interested. Saturday out, B&B, nice pub supper and Sunday back would suit us.

We would only go if conditions were absolutely suitable.

martini · 29 January 2009, 23:09

If you end up as far as Jersey I'd be happy to meet up and help out with local pilotage, fuel (currently 55ppl), accommodation etc

Ribomaniatic · 13 February 2009, 11:22

We did an Alderney cruise the weekend after Cowes Week ended two years ago with a couple of Ribeyes and a Shakespeare and we did Alderney in a day, nice long pub lunch over there and back, round the island on the way back, does mean a 9.30 meet outside Lymington, but it was flat seas and blue skies...

Would love to go further to maybe Jersey...

We were in 6.5 metres and it was really good fun, 34 knots cruising or so, good fun...

Given good weather its great, wouldnt be so good in chop...

Luke as ever you are welcome in Farfetched...

Daniel · 13 February 2009, 17:38

I've been to Alderney a handful of times and i love the place.

I havent done much RIB cruising in the last few years but it would be good to do this one again, so i'm interested too. I've done this several times in various boats, but always 6m + and would not reccomend anything less than 5.5 or 6m unless ideal conditions.

Channel Ribs · 01 March 2009, 12:51

Have you all seen this thread?

http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=28490

Mainbrayce, here on Alderney, are organising a sponsored rally and BBQ in June.