Easdale RIB Rendezvous 2023

[chfyffe]

Originally Posted by mhill

Caravan booked already!

See you there!!

Looking forward to catching up again Miles... you bringing any crew with you this year?

[mhill]

Originally Posted by chfyffe

Looking forward to catching up again Miles... you bringing any crew with you this year?

I do, not billy no mates this year!

[chfyffe]

Cool... you'll be needing that big caravan this year then!

[GeoffW]

Now over 60 boats registered !

Going to need a bigger harbour!

Hopefully everyone got the email on the ERR branded fleece and beanie to place orders

Cheers

[neil.mccrirrick]

Pontoon maintenance work in Easdale Harbour. Getting ready for the ERR new chains, new strops and shackles [emoji1][emoji106]

[neil.mccrirrick]

[neil.mccrirrick]

Sorry about duplicate pics. App is at fault not me. Honest

[A1an]

Handy tides just now. Did you get flooded with this mornings tide?

[neil.mccrirrick]

Yes [emoji1] in the sense too high for the ferry until 9. Tide over the top of the slip. Took a long time to go out. Dropped now [emoji106]. Still some strops to change out but that can be done from the pontoon in better weather [emoji1]

Hope all is good

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by neil.mccrirrick

Sorry about duplicate pics. App is at fault not me. Honest

Livin’ the dream Neil[emoji106][emoji16]

[chfyffe]

All set with a week long shakedown planned out of Salen from April 1st :-). Praying to the weather gods!

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[Tony Hill]

Good morning Tony,

I apologise for the delay in getting back to you, I have been waiting for an update from our Avian Flu Task Force.

I can now confirm that we currently do not have any plans to completely close any seabird islands. We have been working, through the Scottish Avian Influenza Task Force, to further understand how the virus is transmitted within seabird colonies, and what practical actions can be put in place that would help seabirds try to cope in the event that an HPAI outbreak happens again. At this stage we are developing a series of biosecurity measures and ways to minimise disturbance to birds, such as disinfecting footwear and restricting access to certain areas when necessary, that can still allow access onto the islands. The guidance will be distributed to boat operators in the next couple of weeks. We will continue to keep this under review as the season progresses.

Best wishes,
Esther

Esther Whitford (she/her) | Operations Officer - West
NatureScot| 7 Alexandra Parade, Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 8AB|t: 01313 144172 m: 07385 413225
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[Pikey Dave]

So you’re going to disinfect your boots, while thousands of sea birds fly from island to island shitting everywhere and Shagging (or Terning [emoji3]) themselves silly. Sounds like a re-arranging the deck chairs on the Titanic, box ticking exercise.

[Orwell boy]

I think for those who plan to travel any distance ,very much looking forward to some great boating in this beautiful part of the world, this thread is very important to keep in touch ,the thread drift is far from helpful .

[mhill]

Originally Posted by Orwell boy

I think for those who plan to travel any distance ,very much looking forward to some great boating in this beautiful part of the world, this thread is very important to keep in touch ,the thread drift is far from helpful .

When are you planning on departing?
I’ve got crew to colect from Glasgow airport on the 27th.

[Orwell boy]

Originally Posted by mhill

When are you planning on departing?
I’ve got crew to colect from Glasgow airport on the 27th.

PM sent

[Tony Hill]

Could I respectfully request that the thread sticks to its purpose and posts remain focussed on Easdale’s RIB Rendezvous. I posted my previous thread as some attending may wish to or visit islands with bird colonies. Lunga on The Treshnish Isles being a well recognised bird breeding area and indeed closed during 2022. By visiting The Cairns of Coll one isn’t far away. As a boat operator who visits islands it is important we get these things right. Hence the request to NatureScot for information.
At ERR each skipper is responsible for their own actions. Had islands been closed for this season and a group of RIBs landed on a closed Island there would be comeback on the event and possibly Seafari Adventures for not distributing appropriate information.
My previous post offered information. It indicates where the information was sourced. I hope the information provided offers clarity. The individual who responded to me did so on behalf of NatureScot. Please read and I request that comments focus on the content that is relevant to ERR only

Many thanks

Tony

[Roflhat]

Set up an Instagram page for ERR, can find it under Easdale_rib_rendezvous

[Tony Hill]

Tony for ERR

[Tony Hill]

Thursday - Boats have started to arrive at Easdale.
The forecast keeps changing at every update but my personal opinion is that all will make it to our proposed Saturday destination, Cairns of Coll.
Easdale to Cairns of Coll is 40nm. Fuel available at Tobermory.

Departure time Saturday is 0930 Easdale. Passing Duart circa 1000/1010.
Event Vhf channel 77
Safety
Boat skippers are responsible for all decisions and the safety of all onboard.
We advise lifejackets worn at all times. Plenty of warm clothing required.
We advise minimum group size of 3 boats.
Please no wake crossing/jumping.
Be mindful of the RYA advice on alcohol.

See you all on the water

Team Seafari.