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Hightower · 15 July 2004, 09:12

Even the "Spirit" would run out of fuel on this one

Ribald · 15 July 2004, 23:16

Just make sure you miss the wreck at The Needles. This chap is actually stading on it.

Biggles · 16 July 2004, 07:22

Ribald,

Thanks for the info. Is that wreck at N50 39.71 W1 35.633 just south of Goose Rock ?

Any idea what boat it was ?

Regards Nick R.

Ribald · 16 July 2004, 07:38

I think it's called the Varvarssi. Went down in 1947. Been catching boats ever since.

http://www.chippenhamdivers.co.uk/lookup/sfx_3_58.htm

http://www.yarmouth-lifeboat-iow.co....oat_staion.htm

slimtim · 16 July 2004, 18:31

I saw a crazy folk boat sailor hit the goose rock at the needles during the round the island race one year. He smacked into it at some ridiculous speed, rose a foot or 2 out of the water then drifted off and carried on around the island!

He seemed to be completely oblivious to the fact that he could have half ripped his keel off! nutter.

Don't think i'll be able to make this RIBing extravaganza on the 8th. Sounds like a bloody good laugh though. I'll keep a eye on this forum to see your plans though. Maybe come and blag some of Hightower's BBQ food! haha!

Anyway, good luck to all.

Tim

Biggles · 21 July 2004, 21:52

Hi all,

Things might sem to have gone quiet on this thread but I can assure you its just a case of waiting for the day now and hopefully the weather!!!!

I visited Culver Cliffs and the cafe the other day and was most impressed. It was good weather and just like being abroad.

I went to Sandown the next day and it it was blowing a hooly. Nasty big waves.

Regards Nick R.

The Jackeens · 21 July 2004, 22:10

Wheres Culver cliffs

Ribald · 21 July 2004, 22:31

I think he means Whitecliff Bay which is tucked under the north side of the big headland (Culver Down) to the north of Sandown Bay. Been there a couple of times at anchor but never ashore.

Biggles · 22 July 2004, 09:15

Yep sorry,

Your right RIBALD !!!!

Daniel TD5 · 22 July 2004, 18:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggles

Hi all,

Things might sem to have gone quiet on this thread but I can assure you its just a case of waiting for the day now and hopefully the weather!!!!

I visited Culver Cliffs and the cafe the other day and was most impressed. It was good weather and just like being abroad.

I went to Sandown the next day and it it was blowing a hooly. Nasty big waves.

Regards Nick R.

its gone very quiet that only due to the fact most sub 5m owners have been
counting the days and dreaming of a white christmas

no i mean going out and all the way round the IOW

dan

The Jackeens · 22 July 2004, 19:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ribald

Just make sure you miss the wreck at The Needles. This chap is actually standing on it.

Is that pic for real Pete ? Guess if it is it's low springs?

Missus

Ribald · 22 July 2004, 21:07

I'm sure it is real - don't think the RNLI would fake it do you

. I think "young" Mr Robson knows the chap paddling

whose name is Seb.

slimtim · 23 July 2004, 19:22

I do also know Seb. I thought it looked like him but didn't want to say anything! He's got a nice rib too behind which he towed me wakeboarding at 45knotts...scary!

Nemo · 25 July 2004, 19:52

Biggles

Is there a alternative plan if on the day it blows up like it has done today?

This morning started with a very plesent force 2-3 going 5-6 and very lumpy early pm

Graham

Biggles · 25 July 2004, 20:58

Nemo

Your right about the weather it still hasn't eased up yet. The sun is out now but there is always a stiff breeze around. I must admit I'm quite worried about being able to do this trip if the wind doesn't die down. I'm just hoping and praying that it does as I don't have a clue what we will do if its a lumpy day.

I just seem to have spent too many weekends now bouncing around at slow speeds in the Solent and surrounding area. Good weather is forecast for the not too distant future, but its no winds we need.

Shall we make a cut off date to cancel the tour if the winds don't die down or does anyone have an idea what to do in case of bad weather. We could all go over to the Folly Inn and get sloshed, but then we've got to get back, and its illegal and silly to drink and drive anyway.

The latest date for me to make a decision and get it put on the internet would be Thursday night 5th August.

I did have one excellent day last Saturday 17th July where I could go flat out even out by Nab Tower. Thats the weather I'm hoping for, and if I get it again I shall be heading waaaaayyyy out to sea !!!!!

Andy Stevens · 25 July 2004, 23:56

How about Paintballing?

petersgc · 26 July 2004, 08:28

Andy, mmm paintballing???? is that what they call subliminal advertising???

Anyway, just a quick note to say that my intentions of coming south for this one seem to have been scuppered. I have to be in Nefyn on the 7th so the chance of getting down for the 8th are almost non existant.

I'll keep checking the forums to see if the sub 5m class get it together again. Have a great trip and dont forget to post the pics afterwards!!

Peter

The Jackeens · 26 July 2004, 09:45

Go Biggles!!!

Looking forward to this one now

Us (just point zero five out of class

)

Nemo · 30 July 2004, 15:04

Where do i get a ribnet flag for next week?

Hope the current weather holds out we will have a great day!!

Nick Hearne · 30 July 2004, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemo

Where do i get a ribnet flag for next week?

Hope the current weather holds out we will have a great day!!

Cookee is your man!
Nick