Oban cruise 2012 - 29 April to 5 May

[dougcrock]

dates for cruise this year (2012) are
Oban 29th April until May 5th
then some days on Clyde until 12th May
We will be based at Dunstaffange Marina
We leave every morning 1030hr and return to marina
Cruise and destination is weather driven and cruising speed about
25/28 Knts with stops for refreshments and scenery
Diesel at Marina
Petrol from Puffin diver by prior arrangements with ourselves or
from Esso Garage 1/2 mile from marina
Acommodation local b&b, The Frog or hotels in Oban
Previous threads may or may not answer your questions
As always weather is guaranteed

[MARGOT HENDRIE]

I'll be there with my happy crew to join in the bestest and jolliest cruise with lots of cruising,sight seeing and laughter.
I maybe small but I've got a big heart!!

[dougcrock]

Thanks
see you there
will PM you full details

[Martin E]

We would love to come along especially as you've guaranteed the weather is going to be good again (like it was last time)! Not sure on our crew numbers yet, three confirmed waiting on a few others.

[ScotSeats]

Doug, I'll try my best to get along this year as well with a new boat hopefully if all sorted out in time. So keep me updated on details.

Thanks
Jono

[Andy Gee]

Originally Posted by ScotSeats

Doug, I'll try my best to get along this year as well with a new boat hopefully if all sorted out in time. So keep me updated on details.

Thanks
Jono

New boat eh? Praying you've seen the light
ATB

[dougcrock]

Originally Posted by Martin E

We would love to come along especially as you've guaranteed the weather is going to be good again (like it was last time)! Not sure on our crew numbers yet, three confirmed waiting on a few others.

weather is not only guaranteed but money back if we dont get weather
will pm you any further details or info

[dougcrock]

Originally Posted by ScotSeats

Doug, I'll try my best to get along this year as well with a new boat hopefully if all sorted out in time. So keep me updated on details.

Thanks
Jono

Jono
keep you posted
what are you looking at?

[clydeoutboards]

if you are passing our slipway ( well 20 yards from the shop) when you are around the clyde butties and drinks are on us.

Dave

[dougcrock]

Originally Posted by clydeoutboards

if you are passing our slipway ( well 20 yards from the shop) when you are around the clyde butties and drinks are on us.

Dave

will be our first stop
will keep you posted re dates and times
thank doug

[ScotSeats]

Iv done a deal and gettijng a Ferryman 7.5meter hull which is getting a new deck fitted with tracking which will allow me to fit 6 of my seats on it for taking customers out. Just got to sell my boat now to get fund an engine for the new one.

Spoke to Gordon and think he is going to come along with me again this time.

I hear you've bought yourself a new toy / home?

[Tony Hill]

You guys are more than welcome to head for Easdale for the weekend. There is likely to be a large gathering on Saturday night at The Puffer.

If the event falls outwith your timeslot Easdale extends a warm welcome to all RIB and small boat enthusiats. The harbour - island side - is very sheltered, you can tie alongside easily and of course there is the Puffer Bar and Restaurant

Tony

[willk]

Originally Posted by ScotSeats

Iv done a deal and gettijng a Ferryman 7.5meter hull

lol - I didn't like to say. Abhainn Rí - Red tubes and black console? The original owner is a mate of mine.

You're a very naughty man

[dougcrock]

Originally Posted by ScotSeats

I hear you've bought yourself a new toy / home?

old age slowing me down its a yacht im i allowed to say that on rib net
just need to fit large davits
luck with new rib
doug

[dougcrock]

can i ask what petrol refilling arrangements everyone will be using
Puffin have agreed to hold stock for our individual estimated use if we let them know in advance
Petrol is available from Esso station 1/2 mile from marina I will be using that facility the 4 boats from europe are using Puffin
please PM me your decision
thanks

[9D280]

Doug,

As I'm using portable tanks I will work independantly, but my hifgh level plans are to lauunch at Dunstaffnage for your Friday jaunt & then motor down to Easdale wit hthe tent, I could if needed help to ferry gerry cans on the Friday and possibly Thursday evenings.

[dougcrock]

we are arriving at dunstaffange sat 28th fuel and launching
maybe shakedown cruise in pm HW Oban 1100hrs
briefing 1000hrs sun 29th and every day at frog
Leaving 1100hr prompt for first cruise and rest of week leaving 1030hrs
weather driven but not too long for first day
we are staying in Oyster bar at Connel
Peter has 3 ribs with campers from europe we have 7 confirmed
plus some others for various days etc
we may Rv with Tony from Easdale on sat 5th but it is our last day
any probs give me a call VHF 77 boat mobile 07767812162 (active from 25th April) or PM prior to that
doug

[Trevor G]

Hi Dougie.
Since you put on such a welcoming cruise last year when I was on Baby Lemon with Mike, I'm seriously thinking of coming up again this year for at least part of the cruise - probably from the 1st Tuesday or Wednesday.
It's a long way to tow the 8.6m Shearwater, so I was wondering what length some of the other boats are likely to be? It would be much easier to tow up the 4.7m Searider to use on flatter days (if there are any) - and hitch a lift with Mike if we know it's going to be a long day or too lumpy.
On the other hand I could leave both boats down here in the warm and sunny south and spend all the time with Mike!
What do you think?
Trev.

[dougcrock]

seeing as its a rib cruise bring a rib
be good to see you either way
doug