Nacho Run

[FoxZulu]

Not trying to organise anything, but if anyone is up for a run out to Yarmouth on 2nd January please feel free to join us (weather permitting of course). Will aim to leave Hamble Point at 11.00 and meet up off Calshot Spit.

[lakelandterrier]

I was thinking of a Solent run Sat 8 Jan... weather's looking pretty poor for this Sat currently.

However if weather improves I may be up for this on 2nd- would be good to get out & catch up with people

[Trevor G]

Originally Posted by FoxZulu

Not trying to organise anything, but if anyone is up for a run out to Yarmouth on 2nd January please feel free to join us (weather permitting of course). Will aim to leave Hamble Point at 11.00 and meet up off Calshot Spit.

I was just about to post up the same.
I'm hoping to leave SDS about 11am (earlier if I can get organised) so might be just behind you - If I can't see you off Calshot I'll hopefully see you in Yarmouth. Another Rib "Triple O" might be meeting us as well coming from Poole - but with the current forecast the run from Poole for them would be a bit lumpy!

[ollyit]

plans still going ahead?

[Trevor G]

Originally Posted by ollyit

plans still going ahead?

Yes from my point of view.
Suggest VHF72.
Planning on ETA Yarmouth about midday.
With the southerly wind, we'll cross from Southampton Water to Cowes and hug the island up to Yarmouth.

[FoxZulu]

Weather is not looking good for us at the moment but if it looks better on Sunday morning we can be on the water within half an hour.

[ollyit]

what boats are people taking? might drum up a a few rib mates at my boat club in Eastney

[mhill]

I could be up for a trip down.
Would be launching from Cross House Slip, unless anyone can recommend alternatives?

[FoxZulu]

Sod it, we're gonna go whatever the weather - we'll dig out the Gecko's.

[FoxZulu]

Originally Posted by ollyit

what boats are people taking? might drum up a a few rib mates at my boat club in Eastney

Ribeye A683. Will only be our third time out on her but will be interesting

[FoxZulu]

Originally Posted by mhill

I could be up for a trip down.
Would be launching from Cross House Slip, unless anyone can recommend alternatives?

Hamble Point Marina, which is where we'll be launching. It's our home marina and is launchable (is that a word?) and recoverable at all states of tide. Also good parking for car and trailer.

[FoxZulu]

Originally Posted by lakelandterrier

I was thinking of a Solent run Sat 8 Jan... weather's looking pretty poor for this Sat currently.

However if weather improves I may be up for this on 2nd- would be good to get out & catch up with people

Hi Bob, will be good to catch up if you come down on Sunday. Be sure to wear your drysuit in case we need assistance recovering

[mhill]

Originally Posted by FoxZulu

Sod it, we're gonna go whatever the weather - we'll dig out the Gecko's.

Sounds good to me, I’ll polish my visor in the morning!

[ollyit]

Cool. My mates up for it.. avon adventure 4.5 with a 50, I'll be using the Avon sr 5.4 with a 90.. possibly my mates 5m valiant also

[Trevor G]

Originally Posted by ollyit

what boats are people taking?

8.9m Shearwater diesel Cabin Rib.

[mhill]

Are people still game?

[FoxZulu]

Absolutely. We'll aim to leave HPM at 1100. VHF ch72. Our boat name is 'Black Bear'.

[ollyit]

It's good from us at Langstone. Suspect well leave at 1030 approx to meet at at calshot about 11ish..

[mhill]

Excellent, CovRib will be on AIS & listening ch72.
5m Highfield

[Trevor G]

Originally Posted by mhill

Are people still game?

Fyi the Wheatsheaf is doing food, but it's booking up. I've got 5 people on board and have booked for 12.15. I suggest anyone who's definitely going call them and reserve a table (or take sandwiches as plan B). Their number: 01983638359