North West RIBsters - Page 7

crazyhorse · 13 May 2003, 11:54

Ok folks here is the best I can get for us at the moment.

Deal 1= double room twin beds = £74.00 sat night no breki
Deal 2= single room single bed=£ 32.00 sat night no breki
Deal 3= Double room twin beds =£ 84.00 sat with breki for 2
Deal 4= single room with breki =£ 54.00 Dont ask me why?

Full use of all facilities for children inc pool,when booking needs to be done between 9/5 pm and need to quote North west Rib net conferance to reservations.

We have booked a double today with breki

Tele 01624682771

http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/i...tyhocn=IOMCAHN

whitingiom · 13 May 2003, 13:16

CH

I asked the Hilton for a quote several times but they never came back to me......

Having said that, most of the hotels here don't like one day bookings as they're after the weekly bucket & spade lot.

I also tried the Ascot & Empress which are large hotels and neither seemed over bothered.

The Hilton is a pretty good base as it has the facilities for kids, also restaurants, night club and casino - but you'll need photo ID such as passport to get into casino.

I can only apologise for the lack of response from the rest of the IoM tourist industry.

As previously noted on this thread, Douglas Bay Yacht Club have the regatta on 28/29 June and there should be activity at the Yacht Club on Saturday.

I look forward to meeting you all.

Jon

crazyhorse · 13 May 2003, 13:51

Hi wittingham,they didnt come back to me either,I had to hassle them,which I am good at.

It will be good after a long trip to relax somewhere we can sit and and talk and any children can go for a swim.

I have just spocken to Dave and he wants a booking and is speaking o Kieth Hart to see if he also wants a booking.Will post as I am informed.

We are considering going Friday as doing 60 miles on saturday then returning sunday maybe a bit to much in two days ?What do you all feel about this?

Sue is Taking the car over on Friday afternoon from Heysham as want to play in my new 8ft sib on the island any gear we can take let me now.

If I am taking my sib the I also have a idea for all the families and its a bit of fun.It goes like this .Dave drops the sib off with me in it offshore somewhere and you have to find it given a rough lat and long,maybe in the evening saturday or sometime during the weekend,its just an idea but maybe a bit of fun for all?

Ian · 13 May 2003, 17:56

We can't do Friday.

whitingiom · 13 May 2003, 18:18

If some of you make it over on Friday 27 June, I will see about organising a small soiree (or is it Swaray (see earlier post)) at Whiting Towers.

I'll ask Mrs W about rustling up a few curries/chilis etc. and raid the local off licence.

It's the least I can do after the hassle over getting accom sorted.

Can someone organise a list of boats etc. and fuelling requirements.....I'll get in touch with the guy with the diesel bowser and see what can be arranged with jerrycans for petrol.

Cheers

Jon

crazyhorse · 13 May 2003, 18:34

Thanks Witingham,just spocken to Dave and as its arranged for Saturday then we might as well stick to the plan.

We can take you up on the idea next time,which will not be far away.

We are all booked in to the Hilton if anybody else is joining us
Saturday night.

Daves boat is one thats coming and we will need fuel. If its possible can we get an early start as we want to be there for around lunch time.

Wittingham we have filled up at the Shell/bp terminal next to the floating pontoon in Douglas,is that open Saturday around 2pm?

If not then the garage at the bottom of the harbour should be open in Douglas.?

wavelength · 13 May 2003, 18:44

CH
Hi Jon Has there been any mention of if the weather (or the fx) is 'orrible, i.e strong winds and the run has to be cancelled what the situation with the hotel is. Its a nasty bit of sea given the wrong weather. -& me and thee would have to paddle the boat to somewhere were nobody knows us before we could call for help!

Dave (pessimist) M

whitingiom · 13 May 2003, 18:44

When I last spoke to the Shell manager he said they're only open 9-5 Monday to Friday!

Ian Sims who runs the Electrical & Dive shop on the quay has a diesel bowser and I'm trying to get an idea of litres required/timing etc.

Petrol is a little more tricky......it has to be jerry cans I'm afraid - again if I know how much might be needed I can see about rustling some up (Son is in Army Cadets so that seems a likely source).

The 'Garage at the bottom of the Harbour' is now a house sales office - nearest petrol is a good 2km from where you're tieing up!

Mrs W has confirmed that any ribber or crew arriving on Friday evening can be assured of a hot meal & a drink or two at our place which is 5 minutes from the harbour.

Dave (Wavelength) - I'm yottie'ing that w/e so it'll probably be my horrible 15 year old that will need any rescuing!

J

crazyhorse · 13 May 2003, 18:51

I will speak to Hilton Now and make sure we can cancell friday if its a bad forcast.

Optimist Crazyhorse

Whittigham Dave wont let me come on the ferry he says Im bottling out as I like my comforts,So its wet ribbing for me on Saturday weAthere I LIKE IT OR NOT

whitingiom · 13 May 2003, 18:52

22nd to 30th
A pretty unsettled start to the fourth week in June seems likely with cloud and rain across many parts of the country. In the rain it could become very windy, with near gale force wind gusts, especially over Northern Ireland, western and northern Scotland and the Northern Isles.

By the middle of the week the weather should start to settle down once again, as all parts of the country becoming drier and brighter, with increasing amounts of sunshine.

Looks settled for the trip then?

crazyhorse · 13 May 2003, 19:00

Ok the Hilton have said they accept cancelations up to 4pm on the day of arrival,so if its bad we can cancell before hand.And Dave your right it will be a long paddle for us for sure,we better start now.

Its not worth thinking about,never would we live that down.

I am not wanting to worry anybody but this trip is a good one and but we do need a good forcast,nearer the time.

Cant wait as Rib net was great.

whitingiom · 13 May 2003, 19:15

I had to post this......It's my 100th post!

My pals are currently out sailing in Douglas Bay and it's blowing a hoolie!

Good job I've got a nice dry Round Table meeting to go to.

See you all soon

Jon

wavelength · 13 May 2003, 21:16

yep daughter hasjust come back in from lifeboat training night, says they were suffering from altitude sickness as boat was taking off (women drivers!) the cancellation policy thingy is great - has to be considered just in case.
CH-just off to yacht club, need a key for the new gate!

crazyhorse · 13 May 2003, 21:47

Think I will join you for a quicky

crazyhorse · 14 May 2003, 22:34

,Does anybody want to borrow a 300ft 18 mil anchorplat tow line,just in case the outboards go splut.

I have a Spare vhf HH for anybody who wants to borrow.

We are also taking an adequete Sea Anchore and spare lights if we end up towing.

Saftey and the Irish sea can be a little difficult at times and if there are families around then we cant take enough saftey equp as this is the first priority for me.

Ian · 14 May 2003, 23:15

A few answers: 6 boats, 18 people, Conwy and Fleetwood or all from Conwy?. Poss. 1 boat and 2 people from Eire, waiting for confirmation.
The dates seem fixed for 28 out and 29 back (June). Accomadation is available at various hotels (as posted earlier). Trailer and car parking is available at Conwy. Fuel is being sorted in Douglas. Douglas Harbour Master is expecting us (a phone call before leaving on June 28 is required to confirm ETA. Outer harbour for rafting up so tides not a problem on departure.
One question: Someone to assist with the details of this cruise with cruising experience would be welcome due to all these questions! Any volunteer?

crazyhorse · 14 May 2003, 23:24

It looks like there is enough boats for us all to have a great time looking forward to it.

Any room for the tow rope on another boat as we are only 5.2 mtrs long?.

Ian · 17 May 2003, 17:29

On some good advice, just bought a sea anchor in readiness for ....... well, whatever we find. Flares in date now as well.
We have atow rope just in case as well, anyone got other good advice for novices!
Very quiet on here at the moment, if I have sent you a PM or an e-mail re: IOM in June, can you please reply with the info. if you haven't already done so. You should have got a message if you have noted an interest in making the crossing.
Thanks
Ian

whitingiom · 18 May 2003, 18:54

Not a sign of Force 4 or below this week!

Hope it's a bit better in June!

IoM Inshore Forecast link.....

http://www.onlineweather.com/v4/uk/sailing/SF37.html

Brian · 19 May 2003, 15:32

Just a couple of thoughts, chaps........I only comment 'cause some of you sound a bit nervous.
1. I have always found it useful to circulate to everyone, a few days in advance, a list of "runners and riders". Boat details, crew numbers and a mobile phone number (at least one per boat).
The if VHF contact is lost, sometimes mobiles can be useful (even texting).
2. Agree a VHF channel number, USE IT and go on dual-watch.
3. Inform coastguard-upon departure AND arrival.
There are a zillion things to do but I am sure you don't need any more input from me.
Brian
PS Oh, if going between the island and The Calf of Man, be bloody careful, won't you?