Easdale RIB Rendezvous, 5th/6th May 2012

[dougcrock]

Hi Tony
hope you had a good new year
We are organising our cruise 1st week Oban 2nd week Clyde
Our last day oban is 5th May so if ok with you we could RV with you
So far we have 12 ribs but hope no more than 15
will keep you posted with our plans
Doug

[Tony Hill]

Easdale has been a windy place these last few weeks - you may have seen some of the storms in Glasgow etc on the TV. Easdale Harbour has been fine thankfully, we have a boat on the water!
Some responses to questions raised
Fuel and length of trips. If you opt on a sunny day to go around Mull its about 100 miles. Say 50 miles max on day 2 although many stay closer to home. Its a bit of a balancing act.
Lagnakeil Chalets - Phone/email Colin Mossman (owner)who came in his RIB last year, launch at Ardorran Marine - concrete slip
Dougcrock - happy to meet up/join in. If you are passing Easdale during your stay call into the harbour. Island side best VHF Ch 77 Seafari or ask ferryman. Need info just e mail.

[JuliaH]

Originally Posted by MikeH

Well that's done it. We were planning to be up @ Kyleakin for the week before so it looks like we'll have to head back to Easdale to join in this again since we had such fun last year (Hornet)

Accommodation booked - we're coming. Looking forward to it.

[kev]

Hi Tony, looking forward to it, was great last year,will plan to be there the both days this year.( Its amazing where you can go in a 4 mtr rib)

[nabob]

Tony,
As a fairly inexperienced RIB skipper, but a sailor who knows the waters around Mull quite well, I'm hoping to borrow my older son's new RibCraft 5M. with 90hp Yamaha 2 stroke. Boat has still to have engine and steering fitted, but expect to be on water in mid-April at Melfort so will try to visit if weather OK. Will try to get younger son along as crew.
You looked after them both in their schooldays, so I trust you to organise a safe and exciting trip round Mull - or wherever the weather dictates!
But I will be in touch.
Best regards,
Bill

[9D280]

I have confirmed I'm free that weekend, so will see you there.

As a high level thought to save clogging the wee roads round Easdale with trailers, anyone fancy launching at Dunstaffnage or Linnhe Marine & motoring down on the Friday afternoon / evening?

I doubt I could do Sunday as well, so a wee cruise in company after the BBQ is also a possibility.


I now have a deadline to fit my new toy!

[two stroke mick]

Wilk

What was the distance from redbay to eastdale?

TSM

[macca24]

Hi tony

have put this one back in the diary. Majic!!

Paul

[willk]

Originally Posted by two stroke mick

Wilk

What was the distance from redbay to eastdale?

TSM

If memory serves, the passage was planned at 77Nm. We ran up to the mull and ducked behind Gigha. It was fairly choppy with a beam on sea for a good bit, which slowed us down. A good afternoon's cruise!

[jambo]

HI Tony just confirmed with my son and yes we will be there so add our names to the growing list.
Billy

[Portnahaven]

Originally Posted by willk

If memory serves, the passage was planned at 77Nm. We ran up to the mull and ducked behind Gigha. It was fairly choppy with a beam on sea for a good bit, which slowed us down. A good afternoon's cruise!

Sounds like a good run. About 4 hours in reasonable weather?
Chart looks a bit swirley from Jura up.
Not been that far north - yet.
In fact not been anywhere last 8 weeks apart from looking at orrible weather forcasts.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Portnahaven

Sounds like a good run. About 4 hours in reasonable weather?
Chart looks a bit swirley from Jura up.
Not been that far north - yet.
In fact not been anywhere last 8 weeks apart from looking at orrible weather forcasts.

If your looking for experienced crew why don't you give Willk a call he is Ribless, and he know Redbay's like the back of his hand!!Better still he knows the cruising ground.
:Cheers:
J

[Portnahaven]

I would be very happy to take Willk along, and seat for one more.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Portnahaven

I would be very happy to take Willk along, and seat for one more.

I have PM'd him advising of your kind offer.

J

[willk]

Originally Posted by jambo

he is Ribless

Sometimes it takes a friend to tell you the hard truth - Ribless! - "Take thy beak from out my heart"

Originally Posted by Portnahaven

I would be very happy to take Willk along, and seat for one more.

That's a very kind (and possibly rash ) offer

In answer to your earlier question, yes, about four hours in average conditions. I'm sure wind against tide could make some of it interesting, but the last leg can be done via the inside channel and it's very sheltered.

[mick]

I am working on my Brownie points and hope to go its the lads exams that are the problem.

[macca24]

Tony I assume still ok this year to camp behind the highlands art centre?
Regards
Paul

[willk]

Originally Posted by macca24

camp behind the highlands art centre?

Checklist:

1. Steel tent pegs
2. Lump hammer
3. Air mattress
4. Ear plugs

[mick]

Originally Posted by macca24

Tony I assume still ok this year to camp behind the highlands art centre?
Regards
Paul

Its used as a carpark as well i think you can still wild camp in scotland

[two stroke mick]

Wilk

In you opinion is a 5m boat too small to make that run?

TSM