Next outing on the Clyde? - tba

[Amber1]

Is anybody interested in trying to get a few boats together again for a day oot?

[The Grocer]

Originally Posted by Amber1

Is anybody interested in trying to get a few boats together again for a day oot?

That would have been last Wednesday...

...last nice day for a while, it would seem

Some piccies down there.

And next Thursday (QE2 visit) looks to be, erm, interesting.

Remember last November?

However; there's always the chance of a winter high - cold as a penguin's to-to-toenail, but flat calm and with visibility to the back of beyond. (Or Belfast Lough, as it's otherwise known around here )

So yes is the answer.

(What was the question?)

[Roger Barr]

I had a great run from Inverkip to Cushendall on the 6th Sept, Kilbrannan Sound was flat! Joined by a few porpoises.


Will be bringing the boat back hopefully 8th October when I get back weather permitting, maybe Campbeltown or Tarbert for lunch.

[craig_c]

We will be out on thursday for the qe2

hopefully see some of you there

[IBWET]

Originally Posted by craig_c

We will be out on thursday for the qe2

hopefully see some of you there

Do you know what the itinerary for her is craig?

Not decided on which mode of transport, if we bring the non rib one, you might even get a cupatee.

weather is supposed to be dire.

[craig_c]

room for you in the yellow destroyer

she is leaving at 6pm, we plan to leave inverkip at 5.15pm at the very latest.

[Amber1]

Hi,

Just looked at the Met Office site for Thu 20th......(Shocker!) Run Away!!

Good weather for Redbay's



The Mull of Galloway to Mull of Kintyre including Firth of Clyde
Strong wind warning 1630 Tue 18 Sep 0600 Wed 19 Sep
SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS WILL REACH FORCE 6 OR FORCE 7 AT TIMES THIS EVENING AND AT FIRST OVERNIGHT, BUT WILL EASE LATER.

Inshore waters forecast
24 hour forecast: 0001 Wed 19 Sep 0001 Thu 20 Sep
Wind Mainly southwesterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6, decreasing 3 or 4 for a time.
Sea state Moderate or rough.
Weather Rain or showers.
Visibility Good, occasionally moderate or poor in rain.

Outlook: 1801 Wed 19 Sep 1801 Thu 20 Sep
Wind West or southwest 5 to 7, perhaps gale 8 later.
Sea state Moderate or rough, perhaps very rough later.
Weather Rain then showers.
Visibility Moderate or good.

Cheers

[kevinpaterson]

Dear all

Clutching at straws here. I am a press photographer based in Ayrshire and looking to get out on the clyde tomorrow for the QE2 visit and Red Arrows display.

Are any of you guys going to be out on the water and have a spare space for an extremely desperate snapper?

If you can help can you shoot me an email at office@kevinpaterson.co.uk

A bottle of your favorite spirit will be joining me for anyone who can help.

thanks in advance.

[Andy Gee]

Originally Posted by kevinpaterson

Dear all

Clutching at straws here. I am a press photographer based in Ayrshire and looking to get out on the clyde tomorrow for the QE2 visit and Red Arrows display.

Are any of you guys going to be out on the water and have a spare space for an extremely desperate snapper?

If you can help can you shoot me an email at office@kevinpaterson.co.uk

A bottle of your favorite spirit will be joining me for anyone who can help.

thanks in advance.

Afraid were full, but you could try Cumbrae Voyages at Largs.
HTH
Andy

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by Amber1

Hi,

Just looked at the Met Office site for Thu 20th......(Shocker!) Run Away!!

Good weather for Redbay's



The Mull of Galloway to Mull of Kintyre including Firth of Clyde
Strong wind warning 1630 Tue 18 Sep 0600 Wed 19 Sep
SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS WILL REACH FORCE 6 OR FORCE 7 AT TIMES THIS EVENING AND AT FIRST OVERNIGHT, BUT WILL EASE LATER.

Inshore waters forecast
24 hour forecast: 0001 Wed 19 Sep 0001 Thu 20 Sep
Wind Mainly southwesterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6, decreasing 3 or 4 for a time.
Sea state Moderate or rough.
Weather Rain or showers.
Visibility Good, occasionally moderate or poor in rain.

Outlook: 1801 Wed 19 Sep 1801 Thu 20 Sep
Wind West or southwest 5 to 7, perhaps gale 8 later.
Sea state Moderate or rough, perhaps very rough later.
Weather Rain then showers.
Visibility Moderate or good.

Cheers

Hehe - I thought you were an any sea, all weather, anytime ribster Eric ? ..... unlike myself

[al40]

Anyone going from Largs? Humming and hawing but weather is kind of putting me off at the mo...... Must have turned into a fair weather sailer in my old age!

[The Grocer]

Mrs. Grocer and myself intend to leg it out of the emporium as soon after 1800 as possible; leap into "Cowal" at Lamlash, fix the ARW, pour a bucket of go juice in and then trundle up towards Sannox (the measured distance thingy) for about 1900, using Arran as a huge wind break

Well, that's the plan at the moment.

Conditions didn't seem too bad over here from the 1230 ferry: once you've got over here it's calmish for about half a mile from the shore. Still breezy, mind you. There's a wee bright patch beyond Sanda at the moment - maybe it'll get here in time

If you're out and about, gis a wave

[IBWET]

Originally Posted by The Grocer

Mrs. Grocer and myself intend to leg it out of the emporium as soon after 1800 as possible; leap into "Cowal" at Lamlash, fix the ARW, pour a bucket of go juice in and then trundle up towards Sannox (the measured distance thingy) for about 1900, using Arran as a huge wind break

Well, that's the plan at the moment.

Conditions didn't seem too bad over here from the 1230 ferry: once you've got over here it's calmish for about half a mile from the shore. Still breezy, mind you. There's a wee bright patch beyond Sanda at the moment - maybe it'll get here in time

If you're out and about, gis a wave

As optamists, we've got the Barbie out, some deck chairs, beers and sunglasses.....with viewing from the garden.

[The Grocer]

Well let's be philosophical.

I suppose it's a lady's privilege to be late.

And to change her mind about where she's going.

Especially if she's royalty

Never mind, it was an interesting whizz up and down the measured distance.
We amused the crowds even if no one else did

Oh, and she's somewhere around here:

http://www.aisliverpool.co.uk/curren...p=NorthChannel

(or she was when I wrote this.)

Time for tea...

[Amber1]

Made it out last night, have posted some pics in the photo section.

We had to go.......wouldn't want anyone thinking we were getting soft just cause of a crap forecast....


Planning to go out and see the Sept Weekend fireworks on Cumbrae Tommorrow night


Cheers for now