Ireland - Easdale RIB Rendezvous feeder cruise 2013

[tonymac]

Originally Posted by Portnahaven

Agreed.
Another day another forecast.
Looking at my 6 different forecasters looks like F5/6 S.E. gusting 6/7.
Having to push against flood tide against wind will certainly make things very sporty {as will Red Bay Launch}. Thursday gives F4 gusting 5?
Just have to see any changes in weather later in week.

Whats "sporty" for you is challenging for me!!

However it is all change again tonight - things look like settling - but could change again tomorrow!!!

[jambo]

Originally Posted by tonymac

Whats "sporty" for you is challenging for me!!

However it is all change again tonight - things look like settling - but could change again tomorrow!!!

No Tony its to settle for awhile into next week. Keep praying

[Portnahaven]

Originally Posted by jambo

No Tony its to settle for awhile into next week. Keep praying

I just really don't know. This mornings forecasts moderated a bit and just now i see friday afternoon lifting again.
This pattern has been the same the last 8 months - can't seem to judge anything past 24 hours.
Anyways on a good note sat + sun look good.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Portnahaven

I just really don't know. This mornings forecasts moderated a bit and just now i see friday afternoon lifting again.
This pattern has been the same the last 8 months - can't seem to judge anything past 24 hours.
Anyways on a good note sat + sun look good.

I think it will blow in early and from midday Fri will be okay with Sunday being great!!

[jambo]

URGENT URGENT URGENT

Attention all skippers.

Please find below the menu for friday night can you pleas getback to me by Wednesday night with your numbers and I will liaise with The Puffer.
many thanks.

B

Starters:
Homemade Soup of the Day servedwith home baked bread £3.95
Crab cakes served on a bed of leaves with tzatziki £5.95
Black Pudding Croquettes served with apple chutney & salad £5.95
Spinach Roulade served with salad (v)£4.95

Mains:
Argyll Hill Lamb Hotpot served with garlic mash & roasted vegetables £10.95
Beer Battered Haddock served with handcut chips, salad & tartare sauce £9.95
Isle of Seil Venison Burger served on a seeded bap with handcut chips, salad & relish £8.95
Firth of Lorn Langoustines served with bread, salad & lemon mayo £13.95
Italian Mushroom Casserole served with garlic mash & roasted vegetables £8.95 (v)

Desserts:
Individual pavlova with cream & berries £4.95
Chocolate Bread & Butter Pudding served with cream or ice cream £4.95

Scottish Cheese Slate served with oatcakes, nuts & red onion marmalade £7.50

[jambo]

Sorry guys I should have said I need your choices from your crews. Please pm them to me. B

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[willk]

Originally Posted by jambo

Sorry guys I should have said I need your choices from your crews. Please pm them to me. B

I showed this menu to donegaldan and he said that it would be perfect.

I then explained that he had to pick one dish from each course and he's not so happy now....

[donegaldan]

Pick one, seriously ?
you seen what i normally eat ?
There are small countries that go trough less food per day than I do

[Bern Hanreck]

I blame Ribliam for putting " feeder " in the thread title.......

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Bern Hanreck

I blame Ribliam for putting " feeder " in the thread title.......

Gawd dont encourage him

[tonymac]

Am I reading wind speeds right on XC Weather????

[jambo]

Originally Posted by tonymac

Am I reading wind speeds right on XC Weather????

It's only Wed Tony it'll change!! Remember and pm me re food order.

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[tonymac]

Originally Posted by jambo

It's only Wed Tony it'll change!! Remember and pm me re food order.

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Waiting on the crew getting back to me. Will get it to you today.

[Portnahaven]

Originally Posted by tonymac

Am I reading wind speeds right on XC Weather????

Yes, and it now gives 28mph gusting 36mph at the Mull

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[tonymac]

Originally Posted by Portnahaven

Yes, and it now gives 28mph gusting 36mph at the Mull

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Could it not be like Killarney? Here at the minute looking out at the lakes;

[jambo]

Originally Posted by tonymac

Could it not be like Killarney? Here at the minute looking out at the lakes;

It will be!! It has changed again wind slackening off

[willk]

Evening Skippers.

As you'll have noticed, the forecast is currently poor but inconsistent. I think that it is too soon to make a call tonight and suggest holding off until after the midday updates tomorrow, Thursday. That will allow Tony and Liam a chance to stand down in good time.

For Portnahaven, Ribochet and ourselves it's a little less time critical. Unless a gale is confirmed, I'll be up at 0600 on Friday, checking the forecast

Ultimately, it's a decision for each Skipper as to whether they're going to Easdale or not and I won't be suggesting Go/No Go for anyone other than myself.

Feel free to bail in with your thoughts...

[jambo]

Hi Folks
I have been checking all sites regularly throughout the day and it has changed just about every up-date. At present Fri is the shit day but there seems to be a window early to mid afternoon with sat and Sun better. The wind is all over the place and is changing quarters at random. I agree with you W as I have a sneaking feeling it could pan out okay.
keep in touch as I will.
B

[Portnahaven]

The idicators point to the wind from a westerly direction.
Fine for run up to Fair Head. Across open Rathlin sound could be wild.
Across open water with westerlies against 3.2m flood tide to Jura - could be very rough. Should be O.K. tight to Jura shore on the way up.
Again situation constantly on the change.
Machrihanish is the forcast to watch. Friday afternoon is 31mph gusting and gusts over 40 in the morning.

[A1an]

I've read three different forecasts in the last hour albeit from 3 different sites.