EASDALE RIB RENDEZVOUS - 1st, 2nd 3rd May 2020

[willk]

Bit of a change for the Diary in 2020:

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-48565417

[beerbelly]

and accommodation for 2020 booked looking forward to it

[Sladonians]

For the 2020 ERR, I am hoping to attend this year for the first time, wondering where do most people stay, and launch from?

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Sladonians

For the 2020 ERR, I am hoping to attend this year for the first time, wondering where do most people stay, and launch from?

tramway cottages in the village others too launch in the harbour tony will help you if you need it plus anyone helps who's around

[Sladonians]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

tramway cottages in the village others too launch in the harbour tony will help you if you need it plus anyone helps who's around

Great, I’ve managed to book a cottage on Easedale Island itself from Thursday pm to Sunday morning. Will be travelling up Thursday, and back Sunday giving me 2 clear days to ‘play’.

Hoping to leave the car / trailer in the harbour car park across the water, have emailed to book a mooring on Easedale for the 3 nights.

Looking forward to it, seen some of the old videos on YouTube and it looks fantastic.

[beerbelly]

myself and two friends have booked 3 caravans at sunnybrae on luing we will launch at the ferry slip and there's pontoon moorings for the 3 ribs at the site

[Trevor G]

Rather than keep adding to the 2019 thread, I thought it would be easier for people to find if we start a new one for the 2020 cruise.

(Admin, are you able to move the posts in the 2019 cruise after 8th June to the start of this for continuity?)

Anyway, this is a link to the Rendezvous Facebook page and the Rendezvous website registration page.

We're intending to take Baby Blue this year so will probably be back to being the group tender when required!

Trev

[John Kennett]

Originally Posted by Trevor G

(Admin, are you able to move the posts in the 2019 cruise after 8th June to the start of this for continuity?)

All done

[Trevor G]

Originally Posted by John Kennett

All done

Thanks.

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by willk

Bit of a change for the Diary in 2020:

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-48565417

Hmmm ..Wouldn't argue with that one
Should make it more convenient for anyone who wants to hop over by Sea too.
Have a great ERR everyone (it's well worth the trip if you're considering it) and a wonderful and peaceful 2020!

[SeafariCarolyn]

Hi everyone - greetings from a very Sunny Spain - to confirm :

Date for your 2020 diary - Easdale RIB Rendezvous 2020 will be on the weekend of 1st, 2nd and 3rd May. We will be hoping to go to Erraid, off Mull .... more details, as always will be forthcoming when I get back to Easdale but in the meantime please do register using this link :

Register - Easdale RIB Rendezvous

[Roflhat]

Hopefully make it down this year, can't remember are there toilets/camping facilities on the mainland side? I'd be taking my camper down with the thundercat

[SeafariCarolyn]

Hi all - The registrations are coming in thick and fast now for this year's Easdale RIB Rendezvous - for those who have already registered many thanks - please expect an email with full event details sometime week commencing 17th February. For those who haven't yet registered please do so here ...
Register - Easdale RIB Rendezvous

[SeafariCarolyn]

Hi Roflhat - there is no camping or motorhome provision at the old Highland Arts site - there is provision down near Cuan slip which is just a 20 minute drive away.

[Sladonians]

Me and two friends travelling up with Roody Van Doody from the 30th April till 3rd May. Two cottages booked on Easedale Island, very much looking forward to it, see you all there.

Andrew

[Roflhat]

Originally Posted by SeafariCarolyn

Hi Roflhat - there is no camping or motorhome provision at the old Highland Arts site - there is provision down near Cuan slip which is just a 20 minute drive away.

Thanks Carolyn, any more details on this? Can't find anything online

[beerbelly]

we saw some folk camping in the undergrowth directly opposite sunnybrea campsite they were only there one night place was wick with midges and the way they arrived in different cars and went bed at about 7.00 I don't think they were married to each other

[Roflhat]

Originally Posted by beerbelly

we saw some folk camping in the undergrowth directly opposite sunnybrea campsite they were only there one night place was wick with midges and the way they arrived in different cars and went bed at about 7.00 I don't think they were married to each other

Might be able to make some money there, charge an hourly rate for campervan hire

[GuyC]

Originally Posted by Roflhat

Might be able to make some money there, charge an hourly rate for campervan hire

Is there a five minute rate?

[SeafariCarolyn]

Press release from Berthon Power :

A Powerful Offering from Berthon Power & Gemini RIBs

Berthon Power, the sole UK & Eire distributors of both the Cox Powertrain 300hp diesel outboard & Gemini RIBs, are pleased to announce they will be attending the Easdale RIB Rendezvous in May 2020.

They will be presenting the world’s first 300hp diesel outboard, installed on board a commercial quality Gemini Waverider 780 RIB and fitted with Shock Mitigation Seating from SHOX. This combination showcases the very latest in outboard engine technology, on board the Gemini RIB, providing a versatile vessel ideal for a range of users.

Simon Barnett of Berthon Power explains:

“Easdale RIB Rendezvous provides us with the perfect opportunity to introduce both the CXO300 Diesel outboard engine and Gemini RIBs to the adventure leisure and commercial sectors in Scotland.

We expect the combination of a hard wearing British-built RIB - paired with a sophisticated diesel outboard engine - to be an appealing combination in an area where rough sea conditions and guaranteed access to petrol can be challenging.

The RIB and Engine we will showcase are exceptionally strong, and have an unparalleled range when compared to petrol alternatives.

We are therefore pleased to offer sea trials of our Gemini WR780 & Cox combination to as many interested people as possible throughout the weekend, whilst exploring the beautiful coast of Scotland.”

The Waverider & Cox combination is available to all for sea trials at the Easdale rendezvous. Trials can be customised to witness the RIB in action through various conditions, and we look forward to demonstrating its remarkable capabilities. Give us a call to book via the contact details below.

Simon is the UK & Ireland Sales Manager for Berthon Power and is available at Simon.barnett@berthon.co.uk or by calling 01590 647 448. Andy Andrews is the Sales Manager for Gemini RIBs and can be reached at Andy.andrews@berthon.co.uk or by calling 01590 647 404.

All queries and questions are welcomed.

We look forward to seeing you at the rendezvous!