Littlehampton Cruise 7/8 May 2005 - Page 17

The Jackeens · 06 May 2005, 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andre

Janet & Bill are towing to LA
Aedge is towing to LA - my mistake he should hv been listed in the welcome party

Scurvy Crew & Ribald coming by car

I guess all accounted for

And we are driving Andre, as already confirmed, as will Kevin and Kathryn and also Martin and Anto.

Dave and Harry are studying conditions.

Just phoning you now Andre!

Us

Richard B · 06 May 2005, 21:38

OK, that means that we won't be calling at the submarine barrier, just four RIBs heading straight out of the Solent eastwards.

Tom Buoy
Farfetched
Intrepid
Blue Ice

Janet and Bill · 06 May 2005, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Jackeens

And we are driving Andre, as already confirmed, as will Kevin and Kathryn and also Martin and Anto.

Dave and Harry are studying conditions.

Just phoning you now Andre!

Us

.. space for a few on Juno ...

The Jackeens · 06 May 2005, 21:41

Cool dudes !!!

Many thanks!!

Us

Andre · 06 May 2005, 21:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janet and Bill

We have decided to trail the boat to Littlehampton and will aim to arrive no later than 10 am at the public slip.

Andre, we'll see you there ... will give you a call if we get lost!

See y'all tomorrow.
J&B

we will come over and give you a hand

when you come into LA and as you pass the Arun View on your right turn right and imediately left (this turning is opposite the foor bridge) keep on that road till you come to the visitor's center/RNLI and there you will see the public slip.

Martin · 06 May 2005, 21:58

looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow. As already discussed we will be driving round.

Martin & Anto

Andre · 06 May 2005, 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin

looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow. As already discussed we will be driving round.

Martin & Anto

Head for the marina first

Janet and Bill · 06 May 2005, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andre

we will come over and give you a hand

when you come into LA and as you pass the Arun View on your right turn right and imediately left (this turning is opposite the foor bridge) keep on that road till you come to the visitor's center/RNLI and there you will see the public slip.

Cheers Andre.

Martin · 06 May 2005, 22:05

Will do

Phil Chitty · 06 May 2005, 22:36

See you all in the morning then.

Don't forget the cameras!!

benc · 06 May 2005, 22:37

Yup, going to hit the sack shortly... will check back in the morning... see you all tomorrow hopefully!

Andre · 06 May 2005, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by benc

Yup, going to hit the sack shortly... will check back in the morning... see you all tomorrow hopefully!

me too cos it is going to be a long day tomorrow

The Jackeens · 06 May 2005, 23:28

Andre and Phil

Final update from the Solent!

Following lots of calls and pms

(some while we were still out on the Solent tonight!)... here is a summary of the info we have been given.

Driving / trailering to Lil'hampton tomorrow

Martin & Anto
Janet & Bill
Scurvy_Crew & Ribald
Aedge
AY & Kathryn + 3
The jackeens

High winds still forecast tho' wave height looks favourable

The other four boats are going by sea and will liaise as above.

Should be good fun peeps !!!!!

Us

simmons0 · 07 May 2005, 06:02

Now thats a much more friendly forecast:

Quote:

North Foreland to Selsey Bill.
24 hour forecast:
Wind: west 5 to 7 veering northwest 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in east.
Weather: rain then showers.
Visibility: moderate becoming good.
Sea State: moderate, becoming slight in west

So...anyone going to change their mind and come by sea?
Leaving Kenilworth in a few minutes, we you in Southampton.

Andre · 07 May 2005, 06:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by simmons0

Now thats a much more friendly forecast:

So...anyone going to change their mind and come by sea?
Leaving Kenilworth in a few minutes, we you in Southampton.

Dave / Harry
hv a safe crossing should you decide to come by sea. I will call you on the mobile at 8 and give you a weather update for LA

Andre · 07 May 2005, 06:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Jackeens

Andre and Phil

Final update from the Solent!

Following lots of calls and pms

(some while we were still out on the Solent tonight!)... here is a summary of the info we have been given.

Driving / trailering to Lil'hampton tomorrow

Martin & Anto
Janet & Bill
Scurvy_Crew & Ribald
Aedge
AY & Kathryn + 3
The jackeens

High winds still forecast tho' wave height looks favourable

The other four boats are going by sea and will liaise as above.

Should be good fun peeps !!!!!

Us

not forgetting the Ship & Anchor group

Martyn & Ann arrived to the S & A yesterday

Peter Smith and family expected at the S & A

not so sure about Roy Smith but understand he will be launching at the public slip

also have not heard more from Andy Stevens cos he said he could come along for 1 of the days

The Jackeens · 07 May 2005, 07:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by simmons0

Now thats a much more friendly forecast:

So...anyone going to change their mind and come by sea?
Leaving Kenilworth in a few minutes, we you in Southampton.

Sorry mate.

Still showing Force 8 and 7 on metcheck so don't really want to head off by sea or recommend it to anyone else.

(As the trip mainly involves the river cruise and gathering for dins we'll be there for that! Andre has kindly said there will be plenty room on boats for the river bit

.)

It may turn out easy peasy if wind stays from land tho'

Safe trip and see ye in LA.

Us

Richard B · 07 May 2005, 08:08

Just picked up Andre's voicemail...

- sea at Littlehampton flat as a flat thing

John Kennett · 08 May 2005, 10:26

I'm sure other people will post more after the weekend is over, but I just wanted to say thanks for a great day yesterday.

It was good to put some more names to faces, and the meal at the Arun View was excellent! Thanks to Andre and Phil for getting everyone together -- hope today goes well too.

Picture below is Farfetched, Seahawk II, Blue Ice and Juno rafted up at the Black Rabbit pub on the River Arun above Arundel.

John

Janet and Bill · 08 May 2005, 17:26

A HUGE thanks to Andre & Phil for organising a great weekend. The trip up the river was great and made a nice change from wave hopping!

Trust everyone had a good trip over to Brighton & sorry we didn't join you, but we'll look forward to seeing the piccies later! We are definitely planning another trip over to LAmpton and an excursion to Brighton before the summer's out.

Great to see everyone again & we're looking forward to the next trip out & to seeing the Jackeens' new vessel very soon.

J&B

PS We were v. amused to find the winch strap on our trailer had been pulled all the way out and attached to the railings outside the harbour master's office this morning ... Ribsters or was it the girls from that hen night...?!!